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Scott Ross

Sequatchie,TN

Summary

Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments. Innovative machine operator offering several years of experience handling tool performance, testing and effectiveness. Proven resourcefulness at understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines governing worker safety. Exceeds outlined goals to streamline operations and maintain clean, safe work environment. Honed approach to selecting raw material, adjusting performance levels and troubleshooting common problems.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Taylor Manufacturing
Stevenson , AL
04.2019 - 06.2025
  • Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
  • Modify programs according to customer requests and specifications; review all changes before implementation.
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
  • Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
  • Load raw materials into production equipment; unload finished goods from production equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
  • Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
  • Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
  • Document all repair activities including parts used and labor hours expended.
  • Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
  • Use computer software for programming CNC Machines.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Supervise junior staff members; provide guidance on proper use of machines.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
  • Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
  • Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
  • Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
  • Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
  • Adjusted offsets daily based on work orders and changing production needs.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.

CNC Machinist

Smokey Mountain Industries
Cleveland, TN
02.2002 - 05.2015
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
  • Maintain records of approved and defective units or final products.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
  • Load raw materials into production equipment; unload finished goods from production equipment.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
  • Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
  • Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
  • Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
  • Modify programs according to customer requests and specifications; review all changes before implementation.
  • Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.

CNC Machinist

Southern Centrifugal
Chattanooga, TN
07.1995 - 02.2002
  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
  • Maintain records of approved and defective units or final products.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
  • Load raw materials into production equipment; unload finished goods from production equipment.
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
  • Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
  • Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
  • Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
  • Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
  • Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
  • Modify programs according to customer requests and specifications; review all changes before implementation.
  • Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School
Jasper, TN
05-1995

Skills

  • CNC programming
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Precision measuring
  • Feed rate adjustment
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Quality inspection
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Team supervision
  • Measurement tools
  • CNC mill operation
  • Machine calibration
  • Manual machining
  • Machine set up
  • G-code programming
  • Multi-axis machining
  • Blueprints reading

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Taylor Manufacturing
04.2019 - 06.2025

CNC Machinist

Smokey Mountain Industries
02.2002 - 05.2015

CNC Machinist

Southern Centrifugal
07.1995 - 02.2002

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School

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