Years Experience Die Maker

ASHANTI SCOTT

** **** **** **** #** * Norfolk, VA * 23666

Cell: 757-***-**** * Email: abizzk@r.postjobfree.com

Seek the Challenging Position of Machinist/Tool & Die Maker

A highly talented Machinist with huge background in setting up and

operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and

instruments; including fabricating, modifying, or repairing mechanical

instruments by applying the knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal

properties, layout, and machining procedures.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. More than four years experience.

. Thorough knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs,

uses, repair, and maintenance.

. Excellent knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles

involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints,

drawings, and models.

. Sound knowledge of practical application of engineering science and

technology. This includes applying principles, techniques,

procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various

goods and services.

. Sound knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,

statistics, and their applications.

. Remarkable knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality

control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective

manufacture and distribution of goods.

. Profound ability to imagine how something will look after it is

moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

. Great ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a

machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

. Uncommon ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of

the observer).

. In-depth ability to read and understand information and

ideas presented in writing.

. Excellent ability to quickly move hand, hand together with arm, or

two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

. Exceptional ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order

or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g.,

patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical

operations).

. Strong ability to add, subtracts, multiply, or divides quickly

and correctly.

. Considerable ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or

while holding arm and hand in one position.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catalina Cylinders, Hampton, VA 9/05 - 4/09

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

. Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments,

accessories, and materials onto machines.

. Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics

and instruments such as micrometers and venire calipers.

. Checked work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and

cooled.

. Dismantled machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in

order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where

needed.

. Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.

. Laid out, measured, and marked metal stock in order to display

placement of cuts.

. Machined parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes,

milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

. Maintained industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop

mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

. Measured, examined, and tested completed units in order to detect

defects and ensured conformance to specifications, using precision

instruments such as micrometers.

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

. Used mechanic's hand tools such as files, scrapers, mallets, wrenches,

screwdrivers, and riveters to fit and assemble parts and assemblies.

. Operated machines and other mechanisms to observe operation and

diagnose malfunctions or to test repaired equipment.

. Designed and constructed jigs and special tools to facilitate the

machining, assembly, or disassembly of parts and assemblies.

. Made estimates of time and materials required to complete an

assignment.

. Performed related work as assigned.

EDUCATION

New Horizons Regional Adult Education Center, Hampton, VA

. Tool and Die Technology Apprenticeship Courses (9/05 - 3/09)

. Tool and Die Journeyman Certification (4/09)

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