Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Shop Manager
Orion Machining And Designs
03.2022 - Current
Managed inventory control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Controlled costs by effectively negotiating with vendors, saving $50k-100k on budget per year.
Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
Programmed various computer numerically controlled tools to accurately produce parts according to specifications.
Machine Shop Manager
Tier 1
03.2021 - 03.2022
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
Programmed various computer numerically controlled tools to accurately produce parts according to specifications.
Collaborated with engineering team to optimize CNC machining processes.
Developed and implemented safety protocols for programing and using CNC tools.
Identified required reference points, paths and hole locations for pieces.
Machine Shop Manager
Definitive Optimization
07.2018 - 03.2021
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
Designed projects within various CNC drafting software titles.
Collaborated with engineering team to optimize CNC machining processes.
Programmed various computer numerically controlled tools to accurately produce parts according to specifications.
Lead Machinist/CNC Programmer
Shell-Ryn Machining
11.2006 - 01.2018
Planned machining by studying work orders, batch record, materials, specifications, reference, locations of surfaces and machining parameters.
Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
Operated and performed minor repairs on various types of manual and automated equipment.
Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Machine Shop Fabrication Supervisor
JamJoom Metal Industries
01.1992 - 11.2006
Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.