William Ridener
Mulberry,AR
Summary
Accomplished Precision Grinder at Custom Machine Works, skilled in equipment operations and quality reviews. Demonstrated exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, ensuring compliance with strict tolerances. Successfully improved efficiency through proactive machine maintenance and precise grinding techniques, contributing to enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Precision Grinder/Department Manager
Custom Machine Works
10.2017 - 07.2025
- Completes deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Moves finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Keeps equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Assesses finished pieces for compliance with standards and removes defective items.
- Monitors machines and grinding wheels during operation and use to assess functionality and maintain safety.
- Monitors machine operations to determine adjustments and stop machines when problems occur.
- Read daily work orders to appropriately set up machines for daily needs and specific tasks such as tool sharpening.
- Finishes projects by filing surfaces to achieve smooth edges and meet tolerances outlined in blueprints, work orders and company quality standards.
- Studies blueprints or metal workpiece layouts to determine grinding procedures and plan machine setups and operational sequences.
- Quickly learns new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Set up and runs a Cylindrical grinder and surface grinder to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
Millwright
Northwest Arkansas Mechanical
07.2012 - 03.2017
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
- Safely used blow torches, hammers and forklifts, resulting in no accidents per year.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Tig/Mig/Stick welding on a few jobs
- Setup silos and ran piping from silos to mixers and hoppers.
- Rebuilt spiral freezers.
Assembler
R&K Trailer Rentals
01.2005 - 12.2011
- Assembled components of mobile home on oil rigs for oil rig workers to live on while working with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Setup plumbing and water supply to mobile homes.
- Ran water line to a body of water nearby and set water pumps to the mobile homes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Pulled 30 ft gooseneck trailer with mobile homes and septic tanks with 12,000 lb maximum.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, AR06.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Safety Requirements
- Equipment Operations
- Site Safety
- Quality Reviews
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Practices
- Problem Solver
- Good Listener
- Work Orders
Timeline
Precision Grinder/Department Manager
Custom Machine Works
10.2017 - 07.2025
Millwright
Northwest Arkansas Mechanical
07.2012 - 03.2017
Assembler
R&K Trailer Rentals
01.2005 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
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