Tyler Twinem
Oak Creek
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in machinery operation and CNC programming. Skilled in troubleshooting and quality inspection, ensuring optimal equipment performance and adherence to high-quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
pour tech
Appleton Electric
Milwaukee
2020.11 - Current
- Monitored and adjusted machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected molds for defects and ensured proper alignment.
- Set up and operated foundry equipment, including ladles, furnaces, and pouring machines.
- Adjusted flow rates of molten metal during the pouring process based on customer requirements.
- Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety procedures.
- Observed automatic molding machines to quickly correct malfunctions or material jams.
CNC Lathe Operator
Wenthe-Davidson
New Berlin
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
- Read programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements.
- Reviewed program specifications or blueprints to plan lathe operation.
- Operated CNC lathe machines to fabricate precision components.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate machine setup and part fabrication.
- Installed correct tooling according to machine set-up sheets.
- Edited speeds and feeds in CNC program for different production runs.
- Evaluated conformance of finished work by measuring dimensions and inspecting pieces.
- Input commands from servers to CNC modules to set plans.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes to perform various machining operations such as turning, facing, boring, threading, and drilling.
- Load programs into computer numerical control units to begin machining operations.
- Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
- Make adjustments to offset values within the program parameters when needed.
Machine Setup Technician /Machine Maintenance Technician
Charter Automotive
Milwaukee
2010.01 - 2017.11
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Set up and calibrated machinery for optimal production performance.
- Monitored machine operations to prevent malfunctions and ensure quality output.
- Assisted in training new technicians on setup procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained equipment and reported issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Inspected tools and equipment before use to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Documented setup procedures and maintained records for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformance with customer requirements.
- Assisted in the development of preventative maintenance plans for the machinery.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machine equipment.
- Installed electrical components onto machines such as motors, switches, sensors.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to ensure accuracy of machine setup.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts on equipment.
- Trained other technicians on how to operate and maintain various types of machinery.
- Monitored and recorded pressure readings, feed rates and other operational data.
- Positioned and secured materials against cutting, clamping and feeding mechanisms.
- Calibrated machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections, electrical testing equipment, and computer programs.
CNC grinding / double disk grinder
Milwaukee Gear
Milwaukee
2008.02 - 2010.02
- Operated grinding machines to shape and finish metal components.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine cleaning and minor repairs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material type and desired finish requirements.
- Documented production processes and maintained accurate records of output levels.
- Deburred rough edges on machined parts by filing, scraping, sanding or buffing them with hand tools.
- Inspected parts for surface defects, wear, proper clearance and conformance to specifications.
- Adjusted grinding wheels to obtain specified dimensions and surface finish of workpiece.
- Set up and operated grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal pieces.
- Calculated size adjustments and machine settings to achieve specified results.
- Operated manual or automatic loading devices to feed parts into production machinery.
- Mounted attachments such as fixtures onto grinder spindle nose in order to hold parts during grinding operations.
- Measured workpieces with micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
- Dressed wheels according to shape and size of the part being ground.
- Executed machine offsets and tool changes and troubleshot and cleared machine alarm conditions.
Education
Wctc Certificate of Cooperate Training
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI2008-01
Skills
- Machinery operation
- CNC programming
- Problem solving
- Equipment Repair
- Maintenance and repair
- Equipment calibration
- Quality inspection
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Timeline
pour tech
Appleton Electric
2020.11 - Current
CNC Lathe Operator
Wenthe-Davidson
2018.01 - 2020.01
Machine Setup Technician /Machine Maintenance Technician
Charter Automotive
2010.01 - 2017.11
CNC grinding / double disk grinder
Milwaukee Gear
2008.02 - 2010.02
Wctc Certificate of Cooperate Training
Waukesha County Technical College