Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Esterline and Sons
Springfield, Ohio
12.2016 - 06.2024
Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
Team Leader /Shift Supervisor
Norwood Medical
Dayton, OH
07.2012 - 12.2016
Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
Part of a 5-S team
Machinist
Esterline and Sons
Springfield, OH
02.1998 - 07.2012
Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenon High School
Springfield, OH
05-1999
Skills
Tooling and fixtures
De-burring
Equipment monitoring
CNC and manual equipment
Quality Control
Production Planning
Blueprint Reading
Preventive Maintenance
Manufacturing
Lathe Operation
Production Documentation
Thread and plug gauges
Measurement tools
Drilling Operations
Troubleshooting
CNC Machine Operation
Machine Operation
Equipment Operation
Drilling
References
John Maurer / Owner of Esterline and Sons / 937-239-8402
Senior Parts Advisor and Bodyshop Estimator at Ali & Sons Holdings by Ali and Sons Company LLCSenior Parts Advisor and Bodyshop Estimator at Ali & Sons Holdings by Ali and Sons Company LLC