Steven G. Houston

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Enfield, Ct 06082

860-***-****

Qualifications

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Setup, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Tools & Machines used: Bridgeport, cherring head, digital readout, boring head, Hydrotel, 180 tracing head, Pratt & Whitney millers, Brown & Sharp vertical mill, Tree & Getty milling machines, Under cutters, True Trace tracing heads, Blanchard & surface grinder, Planers & shapers, Cutter grinders, Band saws & drill presses, Horizontal milling machines, EDM, Pour epoxy masters & cut graphite electrodes, sharpen cutters, finish dies and molds.

Operate Hass CNC machines. Willing to learn more on CNC.

Relevant Experience

Tool Maker Kell-Strom Tool Company 2010-present

Tool Maker Esteem Manufacturing, South Windsor , Ct 2005-2008

Machinist Heise Industires, East Berlin, Ct 2000-2002

Machinist Parts Feeders, East Hartford, Ct l998-2000

EDM Operator Greystone Corp., Providence, RI 1996

Shop Foreman E.D. Clapp, Auburn, NY 1996

Die Room Supervisor Blue Falcon Forge, Berwick, Pa 1995-1996

Manager Rex Forge, Plainville, Ct l994- 1995

Forger Buck Brothers, Millbury, Mass l992- l994

Machinist/tool maker Federal Forging Tools, Suffield, Ct 1981-1991

Education

South Hadley High School, South Hadley, Mass

High School Diploma

References available upon request.

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