Michael Murphy
Franklin, Ma ***38
Mobile Phone: 1-508-***-****
Secondary Phone: 1-508-***-****
E mail: *********@*******.***
Tegra Medical Franklin,MA 02038
Toolmaker/Machinist
April 2012 – February 2013
Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions, and visualize product to
determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Compute dimensions, plan
layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations. Measure, mark and scribe metal
stock for machining. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shaper and
grinder, to machine parts; and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications. Smooth flat and
contoured surfaces, fit and assemble parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms. Verify
dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and
fixtures, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part. Performed
prototype production activities using Bridgeport EZ surf surface grinder, and Prototrack lathe to support
new product development.
Medical Component Specialists Bellingham, MA 02019
Toolmaker
April 2011 August 2011
Fabricated tooling used for thru feed grinding on centerless grinding machines. Made improvements to existing tooling to
improve production efficiency. Performed maintenance on various grinding machines, including Cincinnati centerless
grinders, and Cincinnati surface grinders.
Brainin Advance Industries Attleboro, MA 02703
Precision Metal Stamping, Contacts, Assemblies
Toolmaker
January 2011 March 2011
Support metal stamping operations by maintaining and repairing tooling and refurbishing existing equipment, by grinding,
lapping tools and dies
Needletech Products, Inc. North Attleboro, MA 02760
Medical Devices and Supplies
Toolmaker
November 1991 June 2010
Grinding area Group Leader November 1991 September 1999
Manufacturing Services Technician September 1999 2004
Toolmaker/Machinist 2004 June 2010
Repair or refurbish tooling and fixturing used in production operations. Keep track of and maintain toolroom supplies.
Document and assign toolroom work orders for 4 toolmakers. Assist engineers with development of
prototype jobs and first article testing of new product lines. Develop and introduce new processes into manufacturing
departments. Extensive experience operating manual machine shop equipment; including Sharp milling machines, some
converted to CNC with “Acurite” by Millpower controllers. Brown and Sharpe surface grinders, as well as a cnc 2 axis
surface grinder, and Hardinge lathe. Toolroom drill press, pedestal grinders, contour machine ( band saw), Derbyshire lathe
w/ tool turret, assorted belt sanders. Experienced using all measuring and inspection equipment including barrel
micrometers, digital micrometers, dial calipers, digital calipers, depth gage, height gages, surface finish gages, drop
indicators, dial indicators, hardness testers, using granite surface plates for much of the above equipment.
Oversee production personnel when they are working in or for the tool room. Provided support to facilities by assisting in
maintenance or repair of equipment. Able to read and understand complex blueprints, as well as generate detail drawings.
Attention to Detail, Strong Communication Skills, Leadership Abilities, fast learner, multitasking, work with minimum or no
supervision.
Heavy Equipment Operator
November 1990 February 1991
Allen Contracting Co. Franklin, MA
Construction Residential & Commercial/Office
Held class II drivers’ license and Class C hoist engineer license
Foundation excavation and trenching for underground utilities at construction sites
Maintenance Technician / Equipment Operator
January 1987 November 1990
Mobile Excavating Corporation Medway, MA
Construction Residential & Commercial/Office
Scheduled and monitored service and maintenance of trucking fleet and excavation equipment.
Detail Draftsman/ Designer
December 1980 January 1987
Spears Associates, Inc. Norwood, MA
Design and layout generation of instrumentation and control panels. Compiled extensive slide presentations used in
Department of Defense bidding process. Incorporate change orders to mechanical and electrical schematic drawings.
EDUCATION
Vocational, Trade certificate for Technical Drafting, 0 0 Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High
School Franklin, MA
1980 graduate