Thomas Holota
Coplay,PA
Summary
Results-driven CNC Machinist with experience at Victaulic Company, skilled in precision machining and blueprint interpretation. Achieved significant reductions in machine downtime through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. Collaborated effectively with quality control teams to enhance production processes, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellence in manufacturing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
Victaulic Company
02.1988 - 08.2014
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for machining operations
- Assisted with set-up of tools and equipment for various machining tasks
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate production
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals efficiently
- Monitored machine operations for quality control and consistency
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and processes in a fast-paced environment
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA01-1981
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA06-1976
High School Diploma -
Whitehall/Coplay
Whitehall PA06-1975
Skills
- Blueprints reading
- Multi-axis machining
- Precision measurement
- Equipment set up
- Machine setup
- In-process inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring operations
- Final inspection
- Tool selection
- G-code programming
- Blueprint interpretation
- Manual machining
- Cycle time reduction
- Thread milling
- Feed rate optimization
- Fixture design
- Tolerance analysis
- Precision machining
- First-article inspection
- Scrap reduction
- High-speed machining
- Equipment calibration
- Workholding methods
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Victaulic Company
02.1988 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Northampton Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
Whitehall/Coplay