Walter Ulbrich
812 Red River Ln. Leander,
Summary
Dedicated machinist with expertise in blueprint interpretation, quality control, and equipment operation. Committed to safety compliance and optimizing tool performance to ensure superior product outcomes.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Cedar Park
11.1991 - Current
- Set up and operated CNC machines to fabricate precision components for oil and gas equipment, contributing to production efficiency.
- Inspected initial articles and finished products for quality control, ensuring compliance with specifications and reducing the risk of defects.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety standards, supporting a safe work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise machining tasks.
- Replaced worn cutting tools while operating CNC machines to maintain production flow.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
Machinist Apprentice to Machinist
M & M Machine Works
Austin
05.1979 - 11.1991
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for various applications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Verified dimensions and tolerances of finished products using measuring tools, ensuring quality standards.
- Inspected machined parts for accuracy of dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Performed basic machine maintenance and lubrication; changed coolant, oil, and filters.
- Assisted with cleaning and deburring material, maintenance and clean-up for each job.
- Researched new processes and materials to enhance machining efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
Austin, TX05-1979
Skills
- Precision machining
- Equipment operation
- Machine setup
- Metal cutting
- Manual milling
- Thread cutting
- Tapping operations
- Boring operations
- Surface finishing
- Caliper use
- Reading micrometers
- Dimension measurement
- Tool maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality control inspection
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Measurement tools
- Measurement tools
Timeline
Machinist
National Oilwell Varco Inc
11.1991 - Current
Machinist Apprentice to Machinist
M & M Machine Works
05.1979 - 11.1991
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School