DANIEL R. HOWE

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Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

home: 708-***-**** cell: 708-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Currently working towards an Associates in Manufacturing Technology at Prairie State College. Since being a machinist I have become more interested in CNC Programming and engineering, My career objective is to use my experience and education to help an engineering staff in implementing new ideas or development.

EDUCATION

Certificate in CAD Drafting at Prairie State College

Certificate in Manufacturing Technology at Prairie State College, including CNC programming 1&2, CAD/CAM, Robotics, and GD&T.

Numerous hours earned in automotive courses at PSC.

Universal Technical Institute, Glendale Hgts, Illinois, Custom Engine Rebuilding (Hi-Perf)

One year of diesel and one year of tool and die training at Kankakee Area Career Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

A loyal employee with an excellent attendance record. My emphasis is on quality more than quantity. Experienced in the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of machine shop equipment. Ability to spot technical problems and provide engineering solutions. Assembled and constructed simple to complicated machines and components. I would like to use all of my skills and knowledge to the best of my ability, and continue to learn to advance in my career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEF AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, Addison, Il. 5/21/07 to 6/27/2013

Machinist/Gage Accreditor/Tool Room Attendant

Made complicated parts for the aerospace industry. (Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas)

Setup and measured all tooling using a Speroni electronic tool presetter.

Setup and operate CNC vertical mills with a 4th axis indexing head.

Used various precision measuring instruments. (dial bore, tri-mic, optical comparator, etc.)

Requested most tooling.

Simplified Tool Sheets and Set up Sheets.

Condensed tooling to use less of an assortment.

RS CRYO EQUIPMENT, Manteno, Il. 3/1/06 to 5/18/07

Machinist

Install and operate manual lathe and vertical mill.

Used basic precision measuring equipment.

Requested all tooling. (collets, end mills, lathe bits, etc.)

TRIANGLE PACKAGE MACHINERY, Chicago, Il. 1998 to 2/28/06

CNC Machinist (Journeyman)

Operate 4 axes horizontal CNC machining centers.

Operate height gages, micrometers, depth micrometers, test indicators, overhead crane, jo blocks, hole gauges.

Operate 3 axes vertical CNC machining centers.

Corrected programming errors. (G and M coding)

PANDUIT, Tinley Park, Il. 1996 to 1998

Maintenance Machinist

Responsible for machine maintenance.

Operated vertical mills, lathes and surface grinders.

Used various micrometers, optical comparators, tool makers microscope, height gage, vernier and dial calipers.

Used mig, tig and arc welders.

Used sheet metal brake and sheer, sand blasters, band saw and cut off saw.

Ability to read blueprints and some knowledge of electrical and pneumatic schematics.

Made new parts from existing broken parts.

Interacted with engineers on fabrication and modification of machinery.

Received award for perfect attendance.

ROSELAND METAL PRODUCTS, Dolton, Il. 1995 to 1996

Lead Machinist

Responsible for operating 4 machining centers and supervised 3 operators.

Operated CNC machines, lathes, vertical and horizontal mills.

Programmed, setup and operated machining centers.

Used all precision tools.

Supervised 3 operators.

Responsible for sharpening various tooling.

HONEYCOMB PRODUCTS, Dolton, Il. 1994 to 1995

Assistant Plant Manager

Responsible for running HRS (core) machine.

Supervised employees, production, machine operation, safety and inventory.

Modified HRS machine to reduce scrap from 70% to 2%.

Operated, serviced, maintained, troubleshot and made modifications to HRS machine.

Used overhead crane and forklifts.

Opened and closed shop.

ROSELAND METAL PRODUCTS, Dolton, Il. 1993 to 1994

Maintenance

Responsible for maintaining machines and making repair parts.

Operated lathes, vertical and horizontal mills.

Made obsolete parts by taking measurements from the old ones using mics, calipers, etc.

Installed new and used machinery.

Modified old parts.

Cleaned and inspected parts for wear.

Rebuilt used machinery.

GULF GREAT LAKES PACHAGING, Dolton, Il. 1987 to 1993

Service Technician

Responsible for servicing pneumatic tools.

Assembled, rebuilt, serviced and maintained machinery.

Opened and closed shop.

Performed preventative maintenance on forklifts and straight trucks.

Loaded, unloaded and installed new and used machinery.

TRAINING

CNC programming, Yamazen, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois

Repair machines, Orion Service School, Memphis, Tennessee

Repair machines, Polychem Service School, Mentor, Ohio

REFERENCES

NAME EMPLOYMENT PHONE

Dan Golas CEF Ind. (Electronic Eng.) 630-***-****

Brian Stluka Ford Mo. Co. (Production Line) 708-***-****

Tom Concialdi Triangle Pkg. Mach. (Prog.) 630-***-****

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