Gil Romasanta

San Jose

Summary

Skilled Metal Finisher with over 6 years of experience in grinding and polishing operations. Proven track record in training team members and enhancing safety protocols, leading to improved workflow efficiency and product quality. Dedicated professional known for strong quality inspection and tool maintenance skills. Experienced in streamlining metal finishing processes and ensuring safety compliance, ready to contribute to a high-performance manufacturing environment. Skilled Metal Grinder with hands-on experience in deburring, polishing, and finishing metal parts. Strengths include keen understanding of blueprints and sketches, expertise in the use of hand tools and grinding machines, as well as adherence to safety procedures. Previous roles have demonstrated significant contributions to improving efficiency and productivity while maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Metal Grinder /Final Finisher

Sanmina

Milpitas

09.2023 - 2024

Operated grinding machines to shape and finish metal components.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Kept equipment in good working order to complete adjustments.
Operated and maintained grinding machines to grind metal parts to specified dimensions.
Set up abrasive wheels on grinding machines according to written instructions and diagrams.
Positioned part fixtures accurately on the grinder table before starting operation.
Removed burrs from machined parts using hand tools or bench grinders.
Examined work pieces for defects such as cracks or chips prior to grinding operations.
Ensured safety regulations were followed while operating metal-grinding equipment.
Kept shop area clean at all times by sweeping regularly around the grinder machine area.
Performed roughing or finishing operations on a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and copper alloys.
Performed basic tool maintenance and lubrication based on scheduled service needs and emergency repair requirements.
Used hand tools to finish projects by grinding or filing surfaces to achieve smooth finishes and sharp points.

Metal Finisher /Level 3 Technician

FM Industries Inc.

Fremont

10.2017 - 07.2023

Operated grinding and polishing machines for metal finishing tasks.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
Collaborated with team members to streamline finishing processes and workflows.
Trained new employees on safe operation of metal finishing equipment.
Monitored inventory of finishing materials and requested supplies as needed.
Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during metal finishing operations.
Inspected final product for conformance to quality standards.
Monitored production line operations to ensure that all safety regulations were followed at all times.
Operated grinding machines to finish metal parts according to specifications.
Polished surfaces of metal parts with emery cloth and buffing wheels.
Removed excess material from metal surfaces using files, scrapers, chisels, grinders, sanders and buffers.
Trained new employees in safety procedures associated with operating machinery used in the metal finishing process.
Achieved specified finishes by operating buffing, grinding and polishing machinery.
Selected proper tools and changed out components to properly finish stainless steel, aluminum and other surfaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mapua Institute of Technology

Manila ' Philippines

07-1981

Skills

Grinding operations
Quality inspection
Tool maintenance
Safety compliance
Equipment setup
Metal fabrication
Cylindrical grinding
Grinding wheel selection
Deburring techniques

Machine operation
Measurement tools
Surface grinding
Multitasking
Physical stamina
Decision-making
Grinding wheel operation
Mathematical Skill
Equipment operation

Timeline