Robert Melek
Amarillo
Summary
Dynamic CNC Machinist with extensive experience at Amarillo Gear Company, adept at programming and operating precision machinery. Proven track record in maintaining tight tolerances and ensuring quality standards. Strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety enhance team productivity and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Technician
CNS Pantex
03.2020 - Current
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently with team members
- Calibrate, test and adjust machine settings and controls in preparation of production operations
- Follow technical documentation including tooling instructions and product specifications
- Adhere to procedures safely and effectively
CNC Machinist
Amarillo Gear Company
05.2010 - 03.2020
- Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury
- Laid out and set up work area for machine operation and production
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining
- Responsible for verifying calibration of various precision measuring tools.
- Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications
- Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment
- Interpreted drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills,as well as presses and grinders
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances
- Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining
- Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on manual and CNC mills and lathes
- Removed burrs on all machined parts
- Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
- Prove and edit cnc programs utilizing g and m code functions and commands
- Able to follow blue prints and achieve tolorences specified
- Daily use of various precision measuring devices(micrometers, calipers, dial gauges,verniers)
- Operated and maintained onsight Heat Treat facilities, employing the use of industrial furnaces and quench equipment in heat treat processing via endothermic gas.
CNC Machinist
Hunting Titan
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Machinist
Bear Bows
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Operated and maintained different mill and lathe machines to fabricate products.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2018
High School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
Poland, OH06.2000
State Machining Certs. - Precision Machining
Mahoning County Career And Technical Center
Canfield, OH06.2000
Skills
- CNC machine operation
- Knowledge of cnc programming
- Capable of various machine set-ups
- Knowledge of gear boxes
- Sawing and sanding
- Troubleshooting
- Fanuc controls
- Operation of Okuma, Mori Sieki, Hass, Bridgeport, Yama Sieki, Doosan/ Puma mills and lathes
- Keen manual dexterity
- ISO 9000 certified
- Lean manufacturing concepts and practices
- Ability to function and operate safely as an individual and a team member
- Able to achieve tolorances and specs to 0001
- Follow instructions and perform mathematical calculations to complete jobs
- Maintain a safe and clean work enviroment
- Able to formulate, interpret and implement policies
- Have mathematics background to support technical discipline and related cnc machining experience
- Basic computer skills
- Manual machine operation
- Familiar with G and M code
- Ability to select required tooling and procedures for jobs
- Efficient troubleshooter
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Caliper use
- Haas controls
- Quality control analysis
- Large lathe operation
- Satisfy 5S and Six Sigma standards
- Safe operation of equipment
- Able to read and interpret blue prints
- Accurately employ precision measuring tools such as micrometers , calipers , dial gauges, dial indicators, gauge blocks, optical comparator and hand tools
- Knowledge of correct tool selecting and operation
- Experience in programming Numerically controlled machines and tools
- Ability to compare and evaluate technical applications independently
- Familiar with mastercam and other comparableCNC programming softwares
- Able to execute assignments with a high degree of quality and efficiency
- Able to maintain accurate records and traceability
- Able to assemble and disassemble components with a high level of care and accuracy
- Calibrate precision measuring tools and devices via calibration standards
- Check equipment for proper operation and condition
- Develop and assists in developing new and improved methods to increase safety and productivity
- Perform associated duties as assigned within the work area to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to care and protection of equipment, records, and procedures
- Assist and works with Engineering Technicians of all levels in the familiarization and performance of processes, techniques, and procedures, within their related areas
- Perform work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision
- Adhere to operating procedures and other operating standards, with particular emphasis on those pertaining to Safety & Security
- Produce legible, correct, and accurate records, inspections, and analysis
- Report defects or malfunctions of equipment
- Maintain assigned work area in a safe and clean condition
- Makes observations and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety, quality, or understanding of experiments or operations
- Assist professional staff as required
- Able to apply good judgment and skill in the performance of assigned tasks
- Precisely follow prescribed safety procedures in the handling of explosive, toxic, flammable, or otherwise hazardous materials
- Demonstrate the ability to methodically perform tasks and assigned functions
- Familiar with maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide ,able to perform “shop floor programming” – able to write and re-write programming as needed to achieve drawing specifications
- operation of precision machine tools such as conventional, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) where a high degree of specialized skill
- Uses conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to fabricate parts; machine tools may include mills, lathes, saws
- Work from sketches, assembly drawings, and detailed procedures to perform complex machining operations
- Perform complex mathematical calculations writes and/or edits programs for CNC equipment and uses complex tooling and gages in order to accomplish the job
- Program equipment using manual data input
- Use initiative and care in maintaining tolerances within prescribed limits on fabricated parts
- Set up machine tools and adjusts the necessary tool offsets
- Fabricate, inspect, and assemble experimental devices requiring complicated setups with a high degree of accuracy, using a variety of precision measuring instruments
- Sets up, adjusts, readjusts, and operates special machines and related equipment for machining of high explosives and inert components to required specific shapes, tolerances, and sizes
- Specializes in the operation of precision machines in the machining of both explosive and inert components, requiring a high degree of specialized machining skills and knowledge of explosive safety practices
- Perform mathematical calculations and uses complex tooling and gages in order to accomplish job
- able to work with metric or English dimension
- able to understand geometrical, dimensional and tolerancing principals
- Designs and fabricates fixtures used in test fire and explosives manufacturing
- Evaluate data collected in accordance with prescribed procedures for specific operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Timeline
Engineer Technician
CNS Pantex
03.2020 - Current
CNC Machinist
Amarillo Gear Company
05.2010 - 03.2020
CNC Machinist
Hunting Titan
02.2008 - 05.2010
Machinist
Bear Bows
01.2007 - 02.2008
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
State Machining Certs. - Precision Machining
Mahoning County Career And Technical Center
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