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Robert Truitt

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Highly skilled conventional machinist, with over 30 yrs of experience with all machine shop equipment.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1979
1979
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mechanic, operator

Molson Coors Brewing
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2011 - Current
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues in brewing and packaging equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on production machinery and systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.

• Manufactured and repaired parts for all

Packaging equipment, using conventi-

onal machine shop equipment. Lathes,

Mills, drill presses, shears and benders.

While maintaining a high degree of

tolerance.

Machinist 3

The Dallas Morning News Inc.
Plano, Texas
05.2004 - 10.2011
  • Maintained and repaired double wide printing presses.
  • Maintained and repaired packaging equipment.
  • Manufactured and repaired parts by all means of conventional machine shop equipment
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
  • Calibrated tools and equipment to maintain production standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machining issues effectively.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

Conventional Machinist

Poly-America LP
Grand Prairie, Texas
01.1985 - 05.2004
  • Set up and operated conventional machining equipment for tasks.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining specifications.
  • Monitored equipment performance and made adjustments for optimal operation.
  • Inspected finished products for quality control and adherence to specifications.
  • Train less experienced personnel in the safe use of machines and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Provide support during prototype development stages by producing sample parts from a variety of materials.
  • Inspect parts for conformance with specifications using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges.
  • Work closely with engineering staff on product design changes in order to ensure manufacturability at the highest level possible.
  • Set up and operate conventional machines to perform a variety of machining operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and threading.

• Skilled in the use of Boring Mills, Vertical

Lathes, Drill Presses, Surface Grinders.

Tool Maker

Meritex Plastics
Arlington, Texas
10.1980 - 01.1985
  • Fabricated and modified tooling for rigid extrusions. Used milling machines, drill presses, band saws and surface grinders.
  • Collaborated with engineers to improve tool designs and specifications.
  • Designed custom tool layouts for various plastic production processes.
  • Assembled and tested tooling components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Assisted in the design of jigs, fixtures and gauges used for machining operations.

Production Machinist

Portco Corp.
Grand Prairie, Texas
07.1979 - 10.1980
  • Manufactured sprockets for motorcycles.
  • Using Drill presses, band saws, lathes

Education

Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, Texas

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Manufacturing precision parts
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Problem solving
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Journeyman Convetional Machinst

Timeline

Mechanic, operator

Molson Coors Brewing
10.2011 - Current

Machinist 3

The Dallas Morning News Inc.
05.2004 - 10.2011

Conventional Machinist

Poly-America LP
01.1985 - 05.2004

Tool Maker

Meritex Plastics
10.1980 - 01.1985

Production Machinist

Portco Corp.
07.1979 - 10.1980

Grand Prairie High School
Robert Truitt