Gary L. Grimes
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Phone: 803-***-****
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Summary of Qualifications:
. More than 20 years Tool & Die experience.
. Knowledge of machining, adjustments and changeovers.
. Highly trained in performing quality inspections.
. Has an Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology.
. Military experience from the United States Navy.
Professional Experience:
Apex Tool Group 803-***-**** Lexington, SC
CNC Machinist 11/2010 - 2/2012
. Program, troubleshoot, run production on CNC OD Grinders.
. Responsible for conducting changeovers when necessary.
. Used calipers and micrometers to measure tight tolerances.
Koyo Corporation 803-***-**** Blythewood, SC
CNC Operator 9/2009 - 3/2010
. Operated CNC Lathe
. Perform inspections to ensure quality parts
. Responsible for conducting changeovers when necessary.
Flextronics 803-***-**** W. Columbia, SC
Quality Control 4/2007 - 7/2008
. Perform inspections of parts purchased and produced.
. Inspect incoming orders received for damages.
. Assure that all outgoing products met company standards.
Morton Custom Plastics 803-***-**** St. Matthews, SC
Mold Maker/Machinist 11/2001 - 5/2006
. Build fixtures to meet customers expectations.
. Do insert changes, remove stuck parts, and polish molds.
. Repair, changeover, troubleshoot and modify tooling.
Electrolux 803-***-**** Orangeburg, SC
Tool & Die Maker/Machinist 1/1998 - 11/2001
. Made new replacement parts for machinery and tooling.
. Build and repair welding fixtures.
Education:
Spartanburg Technical College Spartanburg, SC
Associates Degree Machine Tool Technology 9/1982 - 8/1984
Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC
Certificate in Mastering CNC Programming 8/2008 - 7/2009
Military:
United States Navy Honorable Discharge
Engineman A & B School 5/1971 - 2/1975