Stephen Gill
Fall River,MA
Summary
Hands-on craftsman specializing in CNC operations and photography services. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills to optimize workflow and ensure product quality. Passionate about blending technical precision with creative vision to contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Frog 1 Visuals
03.2000 - Current
- Captured high-quality images of products and people using film and digital camera systems to meet client needs.
- Experienced with large and medium format film cameras, professional digital cameras, and lighting systems.
- Experienced with film processing in a darkroom environment.
- Provide high-resolution film scanning services with ground glass backlighting via macro photography.
- Performed post-production editing including dodge and burn, color correction, and retouching to enhance final images.
CNC Operator
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Set up and operate Citizen M20V and Citizen LE20E lathes in a production environment of the Titanium Implant Components (TIC) cell.
- Executed tool changes and offsets under data control features, maintaining tolerances between .01 and .0003 to ensure precision in production.
- Intermediate inspections during production utilizing Keyence IM-7500 Series Optical Systems and Micro-VU Sol 161.
- Logged production using SPC charts and FDA logs to ensure compliance and track daily/weekly performance.
- Measured all devices and components using calipers, micrometers, DELTRONICS visual measuring systems, QC gages, and thread gages under a UNITRON 2850 microscope.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on CNC lathes to enhance operational safety and uphold 5S standards.
CNC Operator
AZZ Inc./CGIT Systems
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up and operate the Okuma LS-10 lathe in a production environment.
- Executed tool changes and offsets on production equipment to ensure optimal machining performance.
- Performed intermediate inspections during production to maintain quality standards.
- Logged production data using SPC charts for daily/weekly analysis and performance tracking.
- Set-ups utilizing hand and optical measuring instruments, calipers, micrometers, visual measuring systems, plug gages, and thread gages.
CNC Operator
Aerotek - Magnetic Seal
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Set up and operated Mazak 250 II NEXUS lathe and HAAS SL10 lathe, ensuring precise machining in a production environment.
- Maintained blueprint specifications during production by adjusting offsets with Precision Gage units to ensure quality standards.
- Set up Precision gauge units/ Sunnen, Mahr Federal, custom OD box units, and Federal groove guns in conjunction with Quality Control.
- Executed set-ups with hand and optical measuring instruments to verify quality control parameters.
- Performed all tool changes/offsets and tool probing.
- Intermediate CMM inspections.
- Production is monitored with software programs via a desktop kiosk, and input for daily production.
CNC Operator
Schneider Electric - The Foxboro Company
06.2013 - 04.2018
- Set up and operated Okuma, Mori Seiki CL 2000, and Mazak HP Series Lathes within a team environment.
- Maintained blueprint specifications during production using offsets with Precision Gage units to ensure quality standards.
- Performed Statistical Process Controls (SPC) during QC inspections to monitor and uphold production quality.
- Production data logging via proprietary tablet software systems.
- Collaborated in daily SIMS (Safety Integration Manufacturing Statistics) meetings and town hall events to engage employees in safety initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Photography/Art
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI, USASkills
- Digital photography
- Photography techniques
- Advanced camera skills
- Photo retouching
- Quality Control
- Studio Lighting
- Image Composition
- Visual storytelling
- Creative artistic vision
- Portfolio Development
Affiliations
Founder of Frog 1 Visuals (einfrosch) - Film/Digital Photography and Scanning Services- 2000 to Present
Accomplishments
Resolved explosion proof glass insertion failures saving time and money in the process at Schneider Electric.
Languages
English
Timeline
CNC Operator
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy
04.2022 - 03.2024
CNC Operator
AZZ Inc./CGIT Systems
07.2019 - 12.2019
CNC Operator
Aerotek - Magnetic Seal
05.2018 - 11.2018
CNC Operator
Schneider Electric - The Foxboro Company
06.2013 - 04.2018
Photographer
Frog 1 Visuals
03.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Photography/Art
Rhode Island College