Steve Hedges
Bucyrus,OH
Summary
Dynamic Programmer Machinist at Bmg/Freeman with a proven track record in precision part production and quality assurance. Expert in CNC operations and machine maintenance, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime. Skilled in training and implementing best practices, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring adherence to high standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Programmer Machinist
Bmg/Freeman
10.2009 - Current
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
- Conducted regular quality inspections to ensure adherence to production standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and resolve production issues.
- Set up and calibrated CNC equipment for optimal performance on various projects.
- Trained junior machinists on best practices and safe operation of machinery.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bucyrus High School
Bucyrus, OHSkills
- Program coding
- Blueprints reading
- Multi-axis machining
- Precision measurement
- In-process inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Surface grinding
- Wire EDM operation
- Hard milling
- Machine calibration
- CNC mill operation
- Quality control analysis
- Inspection processes
- Lathe operation
- Large lathe operation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Accomplishments
- Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
Timeline
Programmer Machinist
Bmg/Freeman
10.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bucyrus High School