Robby Britton
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Gun Drill Machinist known for driving efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in collaborating with engineering teams to optimize production processes and mentoring junior machinists. Committed to implementing innovative solutions that reduce waste and enhance operational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Gun Drill Machinist
Powill Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
01.2008 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineering team to refine manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.
- Mentored junior machinists in safe operation of equipment and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and enhanced productivity on the shop floor.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Contributed to project planning, estimating timelines and material requirements for upcoming projects.
- Increased operational efficiency by recommending improvements to machining processes and equipment.
- Supported cost-efficiency efforts, identifying and implementing ways to reduce operational expenses.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of machined parts against strict industry standards.
- Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
- Customized machining techniques to meet unique project specifications, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Minimized material waste, calculating optimal cutting paths and material usage in advance.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Enhanced precision in product manufacturing by operating and adjusting CNC machinery for optimal performance.
- Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions by maintaining clear and detailed production logs.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
Education
Paramedicine
GCC
Glendale, AZ05-1987
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- CNC operation
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Drilling operations
- Equipment monitoring
- Production planning
- Quality control analysis
- Specification reading
- Tool selection
- Metalworking techniques
- Equipment Repair
- Production documentation
- Large lathe operation
- Materials management
- Material selection
- Pumps and compressors
- Machine calibration
- Part inspection
- Tooling and fixtures
- Fixture setup
- Reading micrometers
- Drilling
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Cutting tool sharpening
- Tool sharpening
- Tool wear analysis
- De-burring
- Metal cutting
- Measurement tools
- Machine control calculations
- Part alignment
- Numerical accuracy
- Tooling selection
- Machine troubleshooting
- Basic mathematics
- Detail-oriented
- Precision measuring instruments
- Machine setups
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Work site maintenance
- Routine equipment maintenance
- Machinery cleaning
- Small metal parts manufacturing
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Inspection processes
- Mechanical assembly
Timeline
Gun Drill Machinist
Powill Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.
01.2008 - Current
Paramedicine
GCC