Russell Stanford

• Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for diverse projects.
• Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
• Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to uphold optimal performance standards.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and minimize production downtime.
• Trained junior machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced waste.
• Developed machining strategies that increased productivity while maintaining quality control measures.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and mills.
• Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
• Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, to produce high-quality machined components.
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
• Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
• Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
• 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.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• 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 error and non-conformances with by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
• Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to produce custom parts accurately.
• Operated CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality in machining components.

• Taught all aspects of manual and CNC Machining.

Awards

Teacher of the Year Award