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Robert (Bobby) Smith

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Dedicated, determined, and detailed oriented machinist with over 28 years experience. Extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices and machine repair. Seeking the opportunity to apply my skillset and grow in a changing work environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Concise Manufacturing Inc
Salisbury, NC
07.2023 - Current
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
  • Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
  • Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
  • Troubleshot and resolved CNC programming issues in a timely manner.
  • Optimized existing programs to reduce cycle times and improve part accuracy.
  • Provided technical support for operators running parts on the shop floor.

Service Manager

DILO Inc
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
  • Conducted routine inspections on machinery.
  • Repaired and replaced defective parts on various machines.
  • Installed new textile needle looms and carding machinery.
  • Organized spare parts inventory and maintained stock levels accordingly.
  • Recommended modifications to improve performance of existing machines.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
  • Prepare service and spare parts request for customers.
  • Invoicing
  • Oversaw all aspects of warehouse from shipping and receiving to repair parts inventory.

Application Engineer

Murata Machinery USA
Charlotte, NC
07.2011 - 08.2016
  • Develop machining processes based off customer requirements
  • Time studies/customer part run-offs
  • Spec tooling, program, set-up, and prove out machining processes
  • Implement automation for twin-spindle lathes
  • Install, service, and train customers in their facility
  • Provide technical phone support to customers in US and Canada

Machinist

Max Daetwyler Corp.
Huntersville, NC
05.1996 - 07.2011
  • Developed and maintained CNC programs for a variety of machining operations.
  • Created detailed program documentation, including machine setup instructions and tooling lists.
  • Troubleshot and resolved CNC programming issues in a timely manner.
  • Performed offline programming using CAD and CAM software such as Mastercam or GibbsCam.
  • Manual machining on lathes/mills/grinders
  • Shop Lead 2008-2011
  • Assistant apprenticeship trainer
  • Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Machine Operator

Ketchie-Inc.Houston
Kannapolis, NC
03.1995 - 05.1996
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.

Education

Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Technology

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC

Train The Trainer

MasterCam

GibbsCam

OSHA Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Okuma Long-Hand Programming

Forklift Operation

Skills

  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Assembly and Production
  • Materials Management
  • Tooling and Fixtures
  • Quality Control
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • GD&T
  • Fanuc Programming/ G&M Code Programming
  • Conversation Programming
  • Strong Working Knowledge of Imperial and Metric Systems
  • Vast experience in many different manufacturing environments from large production runs to proto-typing
  • Can make parts from a multi-level blue print drawing or from a sketch on a napkin

Timeline

Machinist

Concise Manufacturing Inc
07.2023 - Current

Service Manager

DILO Inc
08.2016 - 07.2023

Application Engineer

Murata Machinery USA
07.2011 - 08.2016

Machinist

Max Daetwyler Corp.
05.1996 - 07.2011

Machine Operator

Ketchie-Inc.Houston
03.1995 - 05.1996

Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Technology

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Train The Trainer

MasterCam

GibbsCam

OSHA Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Okuma Long-Hand Programming

Forklift Operation

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