Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Stephen Kitchen

Turn It Machine
Willis,TX
17
years of professional experience

Skilled CNC Machinist with 35 years of experience operating CNC Lathe and Weiler machinery and completing preventive maintenance. Collaborative factory background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Diligent and reliable team player known for bringing employees together. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented Inspector with expertise in quality control, precision measuring instruments, and compliance assurance. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste.

Work History

Inspector

2 Years 10 Months
United Machine Works | 10.2023 - Current

Inspect first-run parts to verify they meet quality standards before full production begins.

Perform final inspections on completed products to ensure all orders meet quality control requirements and customer specifications.

Review and interpret product specifications, blueprints, and quality standards to ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

Utilize a wide range of precision measuring instruments to accurately inspect and verify product dimensions and tolerances.

Maintain a strong commitment to quality assurance by identifying and addressing discrepancies before products are released for shipment.

Machinist

3 Years 10 Months
Turn It Machine | 10.2022 - Current
    • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
    • Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
    • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
    • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

CNC Machinist

3 Years 5 Months
Weatherford | 05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.

CNC Machinist

7 Months
National Oilwell Varco, Downhole | 10.2018 - 05.2019
    • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
    • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
    • Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
    • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
    • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

Machinist

3 Months
G-Tech USA | 06.2018 - 09.2018
    • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
    • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
    • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
    • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
    • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
    • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
    • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
    • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.

Machinist

6 Months
United Machine Works | 12.2017 - 06.2018
    • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
    • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
    • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
    • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
    • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
    • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
    • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.

CNC Lathe Machinist/ QC Inspector

10 Months
Lincoln Manufacturing | 02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Inspect first-run parts to verify they meet quality standards before full production begins.
  • Perform final inspections on completed products to ensure all orders meet quality control requirements and customer specifications.
  • Review and interpret product specifications, blueprints, and quality standards to ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Utilize a wide range of precision measuring instruments to accurately inspect and verify product dimensions and tolerances.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to quality assurance by identifying and addressing discrepancies before products are released for shipment.

Machinist

8 Months
K & K Supply | 06.2016 - 02.2017
    • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
    • Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
    • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
    • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.

Machinist

3 Months
MIC Group East | 09.2015 - 12.2015
    • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
    • Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
    • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
    • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
    • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Machinist

5 Years 4 Months
National Oilwell Varco, Reed Hycalog | 01.2010 - 05.2015
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.

Education

Obtained GED - General Studies

Ohio High School | Ohio, IL | 06-1978

Skills

Production Efficiency
Dimension Marking and Measuring
Customer Satisfaction
OSHA Requirements
Waste Reduction
Safe Work Practices
5S Principles
Troubleshooting
Precision Measuring Instruments
Schematics Reading
Quality control
Visual inspections
Inspection reporting
Training and mentoring

Timeline

Inspector

United Machine Works
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

Machinist

Turn It Machine
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

CNC Machinist

Weatherford
05.2019 - 10.2022Read More

CNC Machinist

National Oilwell Varco, Downhole
10.2018 - 05.2019Read More

Machinist

G-Tech USA
06.2018 - 09.2018Read More

Machinist

United Machine Works
12.2017 - 06.2018Read More

CNC Lathe Machinist/ QC Inspector

Lincoln Manufacturing
02.2017 - 12.2017Read More

Machinist

K & K Supply
06.2016 - 02.2017Read More

Machinist

MIC Group East
09.2015 - 12.2015Read More

Machinist

National Oilwell Varco, Reed Hycalog
01.2010 - 05.2015Read More

Ohio High School

Obtained GED from General Studies
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Stephen Kitchen