Joshua Sorrells

***** ****** ******

Magnolia, Texas 77354

Phone: 936-***-****

Cell: 936-***-****

E-Mail: acpdpg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Machinist who successfully applies vast knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Efficient CNC Machinist with a year of progressive experience in speed reducers and reductors in a manufacturing environment. Adaptable Machinist adept at assembling and disassembling small parts made of a variety of different steel materials; i.e. brass, bronze, and stainless steel. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to the satisfaction of the customer. I have the desire to integrate my 6+ years of knowledge and ability (collectively) to perform under challenging circumstances and use this combination to achieve high performance standard--and to have a fast paced growth within an established company.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Knowledge of gear boxes

Sawing and sanding

Troubleshooting

Caliper use

OD micrometer use

Thread/wire guages

Keen manual dexterity

Large lathe operation

Works well in diverse team environment

Knowledge of tooling capabilities

Critical thinking abilities

Basic QC skills

Ability to measure, cut or work on items with great accuracy

Ability to perform parts within tight tolerances

Work History

September 2014 to February 2015

A.W.C. Frac Valves 11376 F.M. 2854 Rd. Conoe, Texas 77304

CNC-Lathe Machinist Operator

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and planers, shapers and grinders.

Able to read blueprints and understand shop math calculations.

able to load programs from database to machine.

Adjust feed rate, speeds, depth per cut for pogram editing.

March 2013 to September 2013

V.A.M. USA 19210 East Hardy Road Houston, Texas 77573

Research & Development Machinist (R&D)

Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product.

Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.

Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.

Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.

Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.

Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.

Perform make up and break out simulations that validate the seal sensitivity and galling sensitivity of VAM premium connections uder critical conditions.

testing equipment that can simulate combined loads with bending.

perform all simulations including thermal cycles at ambient or elevated temperatures.

April 2012 to March 2013

Expedite Oilfield Services (EOS) 5750 North Sam Houston Parkway-East Houston, Texas 77032

Manual Machinist/Welder

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.

Precision welding and metal fabrication work.

Monito compliance with job specifications and ensure resolution of production problems.

Deliver the highest standards in quality work and productivity levels.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

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