Steven Kathrein
Rainier,OR
Summary
Talented Machinist with 20 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Pacific Stainless Products
St. Helens, Oregon
04.2010 - Current
- Manually set up vertical HAAS VF5 and VF7, and Mori Seiki SV500
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
- Operated and maintained up to 3 different vertical mill machines to fabricate stainless steel, aluminum, polycarbonate, and acrylic products.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects on time and maintained equipment and tools.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
CNC Machinisit
Metalcraft Machine
Scappoose, Oregon
03.2001 - 12.2009
- Manually set up machinery, HAAS VF4 vertical milling machine.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Operated and maintained up to 2 different milling machines to fabricate cast steel, cast iron and aluminum products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Kept detailed production records.
- Performed accurate and efficient tool changes and offsets.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects on time and maintained equipment and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scappoose High School
Scappoose, OR06.1997
Skills
- CNC Machine Operation
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Manufacturing of Small Metal Parts
- Non-Conformance Assessments
- Machinery Setup
- Dimension Marking and Measuring
- Operational Efficiency
- 5S Principles
- Productivity Performance
- Materials Management
- Set Breakdown
- Safe Machinery Operation
Accomplishments
Received Employee Recognition Award for the Machine Shop for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Pacific Stainless Products
04.2010 - Current
CNC Machinisit
Metalcraft Machine
03.2001 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Scappoose High School
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