Zachary Hummel
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Experienced CNC Machinist with strong CNC programming, machine setup, and blueprint reading skills. Known for precision machining, accurate offsets, and quality inspection that keeps production on schedule.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Northwood Industries
Perrysburg, Ohio
08.2017 - Current
- Set up CNC lathes and mills for Northwood Industries production runs.
- Loaded raw materials and secured fixtures for accurate machining work.
- Read blueprints and job orders for custom Northwood Industries parts.
- Adjusted machine offsets and tool paths to keep dimensional accuracy steady during production.
- Inspected finished parts with gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Completed routine maintenance on CNC equipment and cutting tools to reduce downtime and support performance.
- Worked with supervisors and machinists to fix setup and quality issues and improve workflow.
- Followed safety procedures and shop standards across Northwood Industries work cells.
- Read blueprints and job orders for custom Northwood Industries parts.
- Adjusted machine offsets and tool paths to maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Replaced worn tools to improve machining efficiency and accuracy.
- Set up, adjusted, or operated basic and specialized machine tools for precision machining work.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and measuring instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Performed minor maintenance on CNC machines, such as changing cutting tools or cleaning machine parts.
- Checked cutting tools with precision measuring instruments and replaced worn tools.
- Set up and operated lathes, mills, and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Monitored CNC machine operation for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls as needed.
- Changed machine feed rate, speed, and depth of cut for each project.
- Followed safety procedures while operating CNC machinery.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Replaced cutting tools based on job requirements and checked tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- 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.
- Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
- Supervise junior staff members; provide guidance on proper use of machines.
- Interpreted blueprints and job orders for custom Northwood Industries parts.
- Enforced safe and timely wireless telecommunication system installations for high-profile clients.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by maintaining injection molding machines, dies, robotic bottle packing machines and vacuum and casting furnaces.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Inspected finished parts using gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Performed routine maintenance on CNC equipment and cutting tools.
Education
Journeyman -
Local Machinist Journeyman
Toledo, OH08-2022
Skills
- CNC programming
- Machine setup
- Machine offset adjustments
- Precision machining
- Blueprint reading
- Tool calibration
- Quality inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Northwood Industries
08.2017 - Current
Journeyman -
Local Machinist Journeyman