Tony Rishton
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Skilled and experienced Machinist with 30+ years experience setting up and operating variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to satisfaction of customer. Reliable team player with the desire to make a positive impact in a long-term position. Knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Lathe Machinist
NOV
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Operate Hardinge and Mazak CNC lathes
- Manufacture precision parts for oil and natural gas industry
- Download and edit programs to machines
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
CNC Mill Machinist
A.R. Machine
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved product quality by meticulously setting up and operating CNC mills for precision machining.
- Maintained a organized and clean workspace.
- Interpreted blueprints and edited programs as needed
Precision Machinist
La Rue Tactical
11.2012 - 04.2022
- Operated CNC and manual mills, lathes and grinders
- Precision grinding
- Machine and ground bolts for AR-15
CNC Machinist
Vian, Enterprises
08.2002 - 09.2012
- Set up and operated CNC Mills and Lathes
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming
- Experience with Mori Seiki CNC Lathes, Okuma CNC Mills, Okamoto CNC I.D. Grinders, Mitsubishi CNC O.D. Grinders, using Fanuc controls on all machines
Precision Machinist/Jig Grinder/Owner
Family Machine & Grinding
07.1984 - 07.2002
- Operated productive, on time machine shop that manufactured quality parts
- Can operate manual and CNC mills, lathes and grinders
- Understand how a machine shop runs and operates
Education
Business Management
Mt. Sac College
Pomona, CA1986
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Assembly and production
- Proficient in trigonometry and geometry
- Understand and operate all machines
- Own and understand all tools of industry
- Blueprint Interpretation
Timeline
CNC Lathe Machinist
NOV
05.2023 - 07.2024
CNC Mill Machinist
A.R. Machine
04.2022 - 02.2023
Precision Machinist
La Rue Tactical
11.2012 - 04.2022
CNC Machinist
Vian, Enterprises
08.2002 - 09.2012
Precision Machinist/Jig Grinder/Owner
Family Machine & Grinding
07.1984 - 07.2002
Business Management
Mt. Sac College
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