Wesley Smith
White House,TN
Summary
Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machinist
GT Technologies
Hendersonville, TN
03.2015 - 06.2023
- Supervised and trained machinists in the operation of various machine tools.
- Analyzed problems related to tooling performance and identified solutions to increase efficiency.
- Ensured that quality control standards were met by inspecting finished products.
- Implemented safety procedures to ensure safe working environment for personnel operating machinery.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior machinists.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials used in production process.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
Lead Machinst
Corning Gilbert
Glendale, AZ
10.2010 - 10.2015
- Troubleshot issues with machinery and took corrective action when necessary.
- Planned product inventory by checking materials to determine amount in inventory and anticipate needed materials.
- Supervised and trained machinists in the operation of various machine tools.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term plans for growth of department.
- Created daily reports detailing progress made on projects as well as any issues encountered during the day's operations.
- Set up production parts according to blueprints or specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
Lead Machinist
Bracalente Manufacturing
Trumbauersville, PA
11.1999 - 10.2010
- Maintained and operated a variety of computer-controlled and manual machines, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses.
- Set up production parts according to blueprints or specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA05-1999
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Materials Inspection
- Lathe Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Control
- Measurement Tools
- Metalworking
- CNC Programming
- Fabrication
Timeline
Lead Machinist
GT Technologies
03.2015 - 06.2023
Lead Machinst
Corning Gilbert
10.2010 - 10.2015
Lead Machinist
Bracalente Manufacturing
11.1999 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
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