Barrington Miller
Toronto,Canada
Summary
- 42 years General Machinist
- Transportation and Maintenance
- Aircraft Manufacturing Industry
- Machine Building Industry
- Injection Moulding
- Blow Molding
Precision-driven General Machinist known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialised skills in CNC programming, precision measuring, and blueprint reading that contribute to successful machining projects. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and flexibility in dynamic work environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Machinist
Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto, Canada
03.1986 - 08.2017
- Read and interpret blueprints, programs, and set up CNC milling and lathes, as well as conventional milling and lathes, to manufacture and repair mechanical parts for subway tracks, tunnel signals, streetcar rails, track switches, escalator parts, platform plates, bus garage door parts, bus hoist frames, and hydraulic cylinders.
- Verified that machine setups conformed to specifications.
- Work overtime to respond to emergencies, to fix things.
- Work safely in a safe environment.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics.
- Layout parts according to the specification. Use precision instruments such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers to measure dimensions.
- Monitor machines to make sure that they are working efficiently, that the parts are made correctly, and that the tools are cutting properly.
- Install and assemble manufactured parts, and test assembled equipment to specifications.
- Machine parts to specification using saws, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Listened to and monitored machines to make sure that tools and machinery are working properly and safely.
- Align and secure the holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto the machine.
- Designed tools, fixtures, and dies to meet special project needs.
- Work from sketches, verbal instructions, and printed instructions to produce projects according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment, following sanitation and safety procedures.
- Operated CNC machines to fabricate precision parts for transit vehicles.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining processes.
General Machinist
Qualitrom mfg. ltd
03.1978 - 12.1980
- Machining aircraft parts.
Education
Certificate - Instructing Adults
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada01.2007
Certificate of Qualification - General Machinist
Ministry of Colleges & University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada01.1983
Certificate - Machine shop practice
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada01.1977
Skills
- Programming CNC machines
- G-code proficiency
- CNC language expertise
- Mastercam software
- Conventional milling
- Lathe operation
- Radial drilling
- Shear pressing
- Surface grinding
- Ironworker operation
- Pedestal grinding
- Saw operation
- Punch pressing
- Water jet cutting
- T-lathe operation
- Drill sharpening skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision manufacturing
- Quality inspections
- Part measurement
Summary
42, Transportation and Maintenance, Aircraft Manufacturing industry, Machine Building industry, Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding
Timeline
General Machinist
Toronto Transit Commission
03.1986 - 08.2017
General Machinist
Qualitrom mfg. ltd
03.1978 - 12.1980
Certificate - Instructing Adults
George Brown College
Certificate of Qualification - General Machinist
Ministry of Colleges & University
Certificate - Machine shop practice
George Brown College