William Lucas
San Antonio,TX
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.
First Duty I would receive materials such as 20' aluminum and or stainless tubing or 3' x5/16" all thread. Use self feeding HYDE bansaw to cut tubing and all thread to specified lengths,once materials are cut I could then take materials to HAAS ToolRoom Laythe pick what program depending on what part I was making that day.For example the aluminum tubing I cut with bansaw from 20'to3' pieces .Then with Toolroom Laythe control,pick covertube threading program,cycle start laythe. Laythe operation would cut threads into I.D. of aluminum tubing once operation is done remove part I would then check parts with calipers and micrometers if measurements are correct I could then continue making parts,if not I would make minor offsets usually because of tool wear or remove wire cutting tool with new cutting tool depending on availability of new tool.I would check with supervisor and he would let me know weather to make offsets or change cutting tool.Same with stainless tubing and all thread . Once parts are done and counted and loaded into crates I would use forklift and either shelf parts or load them on to truck to be taken to be painted or to next shop to be used for construction of gate opener.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cnc machinist,mill & laythe.As well as HYDE BANSAW
American Armor gate operator
San Antonio, Tx.
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Operated CNC machines to fabricate components for security gate systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise machining tasks.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and troubleshooting issues.
- Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Monitored machine performance to identify areas for process improvement.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Load raw materials into production equipment; unload finished goods from production equipment.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
- Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
- Adhered closely to equipment safety practices to reduce accidents.
- Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
- Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
- Assisted in training new staff on CNC operations and safety procedures.
- Calibrated tools and machinery for accurate specifications and tolerances.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and production schedules.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Conducted equipment tests and inspections and made adjustments to maintain safety and functionality.
- Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
- Adjusted offsets daily based on work orders and changing production needs.
- Document all repair activities including parts used and labor hours expended.
- Maintain records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning and grinding.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
- Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Monitored machine operation to detect any malfunctions or deviations from expected performance.
Education
George Gervin Academy
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Precision machining
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Tool calibration
- Machine calibration
- Waste elimination
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tool safety
- Machine setup
- Scrap reduction
- Measurement tools
- Schematics reading
- Cutting tool maintenance
- CNC mill operation
- Equipment calibration
- Tolerance analysis
- Multi-axis machining
- Final inspection
- Surface grinding
- In-process inspection
- Tool selection
- Thread milling
- High-speed machining
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring operations
- First-article inspection
- Precision measurement
- Parts fabrication
- Equipment set up
- Safety procedures
- Continuous improvement
- Work site maintenance
- Relationship building
- Tool Grinding
- Communication
- Milling machine operation
- Modifications and adjustments
- Machine monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Quality control analysis
- Multitasking
- Machinery cleaning
- Critical thinking
- Basic mathematics
- Decision-making
Timeline
Cnc machinist,mill & laythe.As well as HYDE BANSAW
American Armor gate operator
02.2022 - 12.2025
George Gervin Academy