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ANDREW LENT

Pleasanton,CA

Summary

Early career machinist, passionate in studying machine tooling and manufacturing, seeking a formal training position as a machinist apprentice. I am eager to obtain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal and problem-solving skills as I continue my path towards becoming journeymen machinist.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Shop Intern

Ametek - Gatan/Edax
03.2022 - Current
  • Working with senior machinists (30+ years of experience) in an advanced manufacturing shop tasked with unique and challenging projects
  • Here I've learned to work with a variety of tools and materials to make highly specialized parts
  • Sharpened small (~2 cm) Cu blades to
  • Machined small Al specimen holders for ion beam sample preparation tools to a tolerance of +/-0.002"
  • I've gained valuable experience with both manual and CNC tools
  • Materials include Pb, plastics, Cu, Al, and SS for Cryo-EM holders, imaging, and analytical instrumentation
  • Some of these parts are in the K3 camera which generated the images for the first COVID-19 reconstruction used to develop 4 of the 6 vaccines currently available

Machine Operator

Altamont Manufacturing
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Meat Clerk

Costco
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
  • Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
  • Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
  • Maintained meat slicer, wrapping machine and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
  • Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
  • Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.

Service Attendant

Ruby Hill Golf Course
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided specialized customer service with tasks such as anticipating the needs of members and ensuring customers have an awesome experience

Service Specialist

Lucky Grocery
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Successfully provided excellent customer support
  • Assisted managers with daily tasks and customers with their needs
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor

Education

High School Diploma -

Granada High School
Livermore, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Bridgeport series I 2hp (manual mill)
  • Proficient in Vertical bandsaw
  • Proficient in Horizontal bandsaw
  • Proficient in Automatic vertical bandsaw
  • Proficient in Precision cleaning system for high vacuum components
  • Familiar with Doosan DNM500 (vertical CNC mill)
  • Familiar with Clausing Colchester 15" lathe
  • Familiar with Makino ps105
  • Familiar with Hardinge dovetail bed (manual lathe)
  • Familiar with Oxy acetylene welding
  • Familiar with Tig welding
  • Familiar with Forging
  • Familiar with Bridgeport Manual lathe
  • Familiar with Bridgeport manual Mill
  • Familiar with Horizontal bandsaw
  • Familiar with Optical Comparator
  • Familiar with Visual Measurement system

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • 3D printing/CAD with fusion 360
  • building and working with Computers


Timeline

Machine Operator

Altamont Manufacturing
11.2024 - 02.2025

Meat Clerk

Costco
09.2023 - 11.2024

Machine Shop Intern

Ametek - Gatan/Edax
03.2022 - Current

Service Attendant

Ruby Hill Golf Course
12.2021 - 03.2022

Service Specialist

Lucky Grocery
01.2019 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Granada High School

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