Timothy Michael (Mike) Chattom

• Set up and operated manual and CNC mills to produce precision parts to specification. For the past 6-7 years I've been programming, setting up and running two wire EDM machines. One Charmilles Robofill 440cc and one AgieCharmilles Cut P 550.
• Inspected finished components using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify tight tolerances.
• Interpreted blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings to plan accurate machining steps.
• Adjusted machine feeds, speeds, and tooling to maintain part quality and consistent output.
• Performed routine maintenance and machine cleaning to support safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Identified machining defects and corrected setups to reduce scrap and rework.
• Supported production flow by changing tooling, loading materials, and tracking job progress.
• Followed shop safety procedures and maintained organized work areas for efficient operations.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
• Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.

• Set up and run CNC mills and lathes. Also, as necessary, utilized manual mills, lathes, saws, and surface grinders to make parts or modify set up components to facilitate the manufacture of accurate parts.

• Utilized micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks and gauge pins to measure

and verify precise tolerances.

• Programmed, Set up and operated a Makino Wire Edm, Die sinker EDM, and manual milling and turning machines to produce precision parts to specification for the production of plastic injection molds.
• Operated automatic and manual surface grinder and EDM drilling machines to produce required parts and for prep work for the EDM operations.
• Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.

The school is now Chattahoochee tech. I graduated the Automotive technology course as I planned on being a professional Automotive technician. However, I discovered the machine tool course and decided to double major in Automotive and machine tool where i studied under Randy Lloyd. After graduating the Automotive course I was one semester away from graduating the machine tool course. I decided to take one semester off because my family and I bought and moved into a new home. Upon returning to school the following semester I was informed the school no longer offered the Machine tool technology course of study. At that time I was employed by Piolax in Canton Ga. and working full time and decided not to pursue it further.