Dependable, and hardworking Journeyman Machinist with over 30 plus years of experience in manufacturing, on both commercial and defense. Performed team leader on a work team environment. Work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback, assisting others in completion of tasks; possess interpersonal, listening, and participation skills. Creative; and work efficient. Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing. Plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation that directs the operations for a complete spectrum of numerically controlled equipment required to manufacture and inspect parts, tools and assemblies for departmental work. Programmed, set-up, and operate all axis various NC/CNC machining, turning centers. Includes knowing machine capabilities & limitations, controller operations, identifying and resolving problems such as unusual sounds or vibrations in the machinery, changes in offset values, and worn cutters/tool inserts. Skilled in the use of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work. Think before acting, (e.g., anticipate outcome of an action, know if something looks wrong) and ask questions when necessary. Turning, milling, drill, ream, hone, bore, lap and/or countersink straight and close tolerance holes. Work with model, and interpret prints. Use shop mathematics including trigonometry and geometry. CAD/CAM programming on two dimensional, three dimensional, and solid modeling, using Mastercam software. Worked as a tool and die maker, field service installation, electronics and mock-up assembly. Troubleshoot and edit program media (e.g., Media Tryout (MTO) as required. Familiar with Team Concept, Employee Involvement (E.I.), Just in time (JIT), Kanban, Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Mil-specs, and International Standard Organization (ISO). Implement work and manufacturing instructions. A safety and a 5S focal, and I derive job satisfaction by doing quality work on schedule.

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