Operator Cnc

THOMAS A. LEMONS

Cell: 785-***-**** ********@*****.***

TOOL SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN / EXPEDITOR

CNC Operator, 6-8 Axis

Tooling Technician with more than 16 years of experience in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Strengths include strong work ethics, attention to quality, detail-oriented, and problem resolution. Ability to learn new processes quickly. Collaborate effectively between engineering and shop floor. Highly dependable and resourceful individual. Served on various improvement teams and became cell resource. With 15 years of perfect attendance. Proficient with Windows 10 OS.

Core Competencies:

n Precision Measurements / Tools n Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances

n Quality Inspections / CQI n Safety / HAZCOM

n Machine Set-Ups n Process Analysis / Controls

n Advanced Blueprint / Spec Reading n REDARS

Professional Experience

METAL FINISHING COMPANY Wichita, Kansas

Packaging Processor October 2017 to April 2018

w Packaged and processed finished aerospace parts.

w Reviewed work orders to apply proper penetrant, magnetic particle, and passivate inspection stamps.

CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER Assaria, Kansas

Not for Profit June 2005 to October 2017

w Daily caregiving and housekeeping for elderly parents.

THE BOEING COMPANY Wichita, Kansas

Precision Hand Finisher September 2004 to June 2005

w Responsible for precision hand-finishing commercial aircraft finished parts prior to assembly.

SELF-EMPLOYED Wichita, Kansas

Stock Trader December 2001 to September 2004

THE BOEING COMPANY Wichita, Kansas

April 1986 to December 2001

Tooling CNC Grind Operator - April 1990 to December 2001

Operated conventional and CNC (6-8axis) to fabricate cutters and tools from blueprints and specifications. Performed conventional grinding of ends including O.D., face, radius and forms on cutters, internal grinding of parts, and specialized grinding of crest-kut end mills. Performed daily in-house inspections of cutters on large comparator.

w Worked with Anca TG7, Australian state-of-the-art CNC equipment, and trained staff on operation.

w Participated on AIW workshop team to achieve leaner manufacturing.

w Prepared for 2001 FAA Audit which required extensive ethics implementations and use of REDARS.

Drill & Saw Fabricator/Tooling - June 1989 to April 1990

Fabricated and sharpened drills and saws. Promoted to Tooling CNC Grind Operator.

Tooling Expeditor - March 1987 to June 1989

Hand-selected to this position based upon demonstrated initiative and personal accountability.

w Cited as "Employee of the Month" for reducing inspection "held for rework" tools by 32%.

w Received Certificate of Outstanding Performance for outstanding contributions.

Training / Education

Continuous training through Boeing included Ethics, Quality, Security, Continuous Quality Improvement Team, Accelerated Improvement Workshop, Computers, Boeing Manufacturing Systems, Safety, DCAC/MRM Learning Maps, 5s Overview, Tool Drawing Interpretation, Hazcom, Protective Equipment, and Noise Hearing Conservation.

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