Hardworking CNC Lathe, Mill, Grinder and SPM Machine operator, with dedication to work completion. Immediately identifies calibration issues before production impact. Pleasant employee offering high skills level and attention to detail.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
QUADRAD MFG
Guelph
08.1998 - 05.2024
Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
Repaired damaged parts according to company standards before returning them back into service.
Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates and downtime.
Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.
Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
Compared numerical displays with process sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.
Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.
Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
Aligned, mounted and installed tools and attachments on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
Set up and operated computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.