Tom Nardella

• Operated CNC machines to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Interpreted technical drawings and schematics for accurate machining processes.
• Maintained equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
• Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions, implementing effective solutions promptly.
• Trained new machinists on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased efficiency in production.
• 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.
• Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
• Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
• Customized machining techniques to meet unique project specifications, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
• Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
• Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
• Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
• Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
• Assisted in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.

Ran all the sound and lighting engineering for all the shows and theatre shows. Also did maintenance on all the equipment and any repairs needed and also maintenance of the facility had to deal with customer relations.

Heavy equipment mechanics and machinery

Basic milling and lath operation and blueprint reading wile getting GED