Timothy Carlton
Salem,OR
Summary
Dynamic machinist with extensive experience at Benchmade Knife Company, specializing in CNC operation and precision machining. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and quality control, while training new team members. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing process improvements, achieving tight tolerances, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Machining professional with comprehensive understanding of machine operation and maintenance. Known for producing high-quality parts and components that meet exact specifications. Emphasizes collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet production goals, showcasing skills in CNC machining and quality control.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist 3
Benchmade Knife Company
06.2008 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce high-quality knife components.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for precise machining tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Assisted in training new machinists on machinery operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in production area.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Boosted machine lifespan, implementing proactive maintenance schedule and keeping detailed maintenance records.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Increased operational efficiency by recommending improvements to machining processes and equipment.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of machined parts against strict industry standards.
- Supported cost-efficiency efforts, identifying and implementing ways to reduce operational expenses.
- Enhanced precision in product manufacturing by operating and adjusting CNC machinery for optimal performance.
- Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
- Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Minimized material waste, calculating optimal cutting paths and material usage in advance.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School
Salem, ORSkills
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- CNC operation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Drilling operations
- Equipment monitoring
- Production planning
- Quality control analysis
- Specification reading
- Tool selection
- Production documentation
- Fanuc controls
- Materials management
- Material selection
- Machine calibration
- Part inspection
- Surface finishing
- Grinding machine operation
- Able to lift number pounds
- De-burring
- Drill press operation
- Measurement tools
- Thread and plug gauges
- Machine control calculations
- Tapping and milling
- Numerical accuracy
- Tooling selection
- Reading micrometers
- Fixture setup
- Machine troubleshooting
- Tool wear analysis
- Basic mathematics
- Detail-oriented
- Precision measuring instruments
- Machine setups
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Machinery cleaning
- Small metal parts manufacturing
- Inspection processes
Timeline
Machinist 3
Benchmade Knife Company
06.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School