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Stephen Small

Summary

Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency. Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and repair.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Laborer

Gartner Farms
11.2018 - Current
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
  • Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.

CNC Machinist

Miller Tubular Services
02.2014 - 10.2018
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
  • Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders and properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications while performing accurate tool changes and offsets.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste, improve efficiency, as well as increase productivity for runs.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.

Education

Machine Tool Technology Degree - Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Minden, LA
05.2015

Skills

  • Machine Calibration
  • Schematics Reading
  • Machine Set up
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Precision Measurement
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Equipment Set up
  • Measurement tools
  • Tool selection

Timeline

Farm Laborer

Gartner Farms
11.2018 - Current

CNC Machinist

Miller Tubular Services
02.2014 - 10.2018

Machine Tool Technology Degree - Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Stephen Small