Robert Melton
Absecon,NJ
Summary
With a distinguished career as an Air Force Machinist and Welder at the United States Air Force, I excel in precision machining and project management. Leveraging skills in CNC operation and quality control, I've successfully completed projects under budget, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence. My expertise also spans tooling, production planning, and implementing new machining technologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Force Machinist and Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
Air Force Machinist and Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Education
GED -
Beaufort County Adult Education
Beaufort, SC11-2017
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Tooling and fixtures
- Materials Management
- Tapping and milling
- Precision machining
- Blueprint Reading
- Production Planning
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC Machine Operation
- Specification Reading
- Quality Control Analysis
- Project Management
Additional Information
Currently and actively enrolled in Metropolitan State University of Denver and am currently working towards a bachelors of Aviation and Aerospace Science (4 year degree program) with an expected date of graduation being January of 2029
Timeline
Air Force Machinist and Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2022 - Current
Air Force Machinist and Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2019 - 12.2022
GED -
Beaufort County Adult Education
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