Sam Do
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adept at precision machining and troubleshooting, I significantly enhanced production efficiency and product quality at Viant Medical. Leveraging expertise in CNC operation and a strong problem-solving aptitude, I successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring compliance with strict specifications. My proactive approach to machine maintenance and mentorship in manufacturing best practices underscored a commitment to excellence and team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist 4
Viant Medical
Wheeling, IL
03.2003 - Current
- 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 grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- 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, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- 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 waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Enhanced precision in product manufacturing by operating and adjusting CNC machinery for optimal performance.
- Minimized material waste, calculating optimal cutting paths and material usage in advance.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Supported cost-efficiency efforts, identifying and implementing ways to reduce operational expenses.
- Increased operational efficiency by recommending improvements to machining processes and equipment.
- Contributed to project planning, estimating timelines and material requirements for upcoming projects.
- Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of machined parts against strict industry standards.
- Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
- Boosted machine lifespan, implementing proactive maintenance schedule and keeping detailed maintenance records.
- Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Customized machining techniques to meet unique project specifications, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
Education
Gender Studies
Truman College
Chicago, IL06.1996
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Precise measuring
- Caliper use
- Manufacturing
- Assembly and production
- Surface grinding
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC operation
- Thread cutting
- Deburring skills
- Sawing and sanding
- Equipment monitoring
- Tool selection
- Computer numerical control programming
- Large lathe operation
- Fanuc controls
- Supply chain distribution
- Fixture design
- Tapping operations
- Orthographic drawing
- Steam turbine maintenance
- Vertical boring machine operation
- Tooling selection
- Drilling
- Boring operations
- Tooling and fixtures
- Machine troubleshooting
- Thread and plug gauges
- Measurement tools
- Machine control calculations
- Rotating equipment repair
- De-burring
- Drawing creation
- Drill press operation
- CNC and manual equipment
- Tapping and milling
- Machine Operation
- Lathe Operation
- Bandsaw safety
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Tool Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stress Tolerance
- Metalworking
- CNC Programming
- Precision measurement
- Production Scheduling
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment Calibration
- Mathematics
- Lean Manufacturing
- Prototype Development
- Milling machine operation
- Set up tools
- Modifications and adjustments
- Measure metal
- Maintain equipment
- Tools management
- Calculate dimensions
- Monitor machinery
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Machinist 4
Viant Medical
03.2003 - Current
Gender Studies
Truman College