Ryan Swank
Watkins Glen,NY
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials. Talented CNC Machine Operator skilled in operating diverse equipment with speed and efficiency. Highly accurate and knowledgeable with good understanding of bonding and finishing processes demonstrated over 8-year background. Expert CNC Operator experienced with range of shop machinery and materials. Detail-oriented in checking and implementing instructions for accurate work and quality results. Tends carefully to machines and quickly steps in to handle problems. Dependable Cnc lathe and mill operator knowledgeable about inputting commands, setting tolerances and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to craft and always looking for opportunities to produce better components and reduce breakdowns or other problems impacting production results. Skilled in tooling changeover, equipment set up and sequence planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machine Operator and Programmer
Tobeyco Manufacturing
03.2016 - 02.2024
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of materials properties to select appropriate cutting tools and speeds for maximum efficiency during machining operations.
- proficent in OneCNC programming and drafting.
- Assisted in the development of new products, providing valuable input on machinability and manufacturing processes.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Performed accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Streamlined workflow with effective management of multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased accuracy in final product measurements and overall quality control standards.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Troubleshot technical issues effectively, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining high levels of output.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing CNC machine settings and performing routine maintenance.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Developed custom toolpaths for complex parts, significantly reducing production time while maintaining precision requirements.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine design specifications, ensuring optimal manufacturing outcomes.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Machine Trades
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Elmira, NY01.2015
High School Diploma -
Corning Painted Post West Highschool
Horseheads, NY06.2009
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Coolant System Control
- Quality Assurance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- First-Article Inspection
- Schematics Review
- Deburring Techniques
- Production Planning
- Machine Alignment
- Chip Control
- Solvent and Solution Application
- Work Order Interpretation
- Thread cutting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizing supplies
- Tool selection
- Tool Installation and Alignment
- Dimensional Measurement
- Computer Controlled Devices
- Defect Identification
- G-Code Knowledge
- Reaming Operations
- Cutting Tool Geometry
- Basic Mathematics
- Process Monitoring and Control
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Tapping operations
- Machine and Tooling Cleaning
- Safety processes and procedures
- Job Preparation and Set-up
- Speeds and Feeds
- Cycle Time Reduction
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Broaching Operations
- Blueprints interpretation
- Hoist and Crane Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Adaptive Machining
- Lathes expertise
- Parts and Materials Inspection
- Metallurgy Knowledge
- Running machines
- Dimensional Data Entry
- Part inspection
- Machine sequencing
- Waste Reduction
- AutoCAD
- Lathe Operation
- Drilling Operations
- Production Error Correction
- Measuring equipment oversight
- CNC Milling Machines
- Lathe machine set up
- Malfunction Detection
- Manual Machining
- Blueprint review
- Precision measurement
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Fixture design
- Machine Maintenance
- Machine programming
- Quality Inspection
- Simple Program Writing
- Computer Skills
- Loading materials
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Decision-Making
- Surface grinding
- Spindle Alignment
- Forklift Operation
- Machine setup
- CNC Machine Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- CNC Programming
- Design Specifications
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator and Programmer
Tobeyco Manufacturing
03.2016 - 02.2024
Machine Trades
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
High School Diploma -
Corning Painted Post West Highschool
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