Scott Louther
Middleton,WI
Summary
Adept Machinist with proven expertise in multi-axis machining and quality inspection, honed at National Electrostatic Corporation and Warman International. Excelled in enhancing production accuracy and efficiency, leveraging skills in blueprint reading and equipment setup. Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a collaborative spirit, significantly contributing to team productivity and process improvements.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
National Electrostatic Corporation
03.1986 - 11.2019
- 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.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
CNC Machinist/Manual Machinist
Warman International Now Weir Slurry Group
06.1981 - 03.1986
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Machine Tool
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-1981
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprints reading
- Cutting tool selection
- Machine operation
- Multi-axis machining
- Quality inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment set up
- Efficiency improvement
Languages
English
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Machinist
National Electrostatic Corporation
03.1986 - 11.2019
CNC Machinist/Manual Machinist
Warman International Now Weir Slurry Group
06.1981 - 03.1986
Associate of Science - Machine Tool
Madison Area Technical College
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