journeyman machinist/ programmer

BENJAMIN BRINEY **** maple st, niles, m i ***** C: 1-269-***-**** ********.*.******@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Talented Machinist with 25 years experience setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, including fabricating, modifying and repairing mechanical instruments. Highly-skilled Machinist dedicated to producing and repairing mechanical equipment with precision and strong attention to detail. Leadman who thrives in a dynamically changing environment while working as a team member and meeting all production deadlines. Enthusiastic Machinist who successfully applies vast knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Journeyman with an exceptional ability to train junior machinists with precision and strong attention to detail. Adaptable Machinist adept at assembling and disassembling small parts made of brass, bronze, stainless steel and plastic. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to the satisfaction of the customer. SKILLS

CNC machine program, setup, and operation.

WORK HISTORY

04/2013 to Current Program and setup technician/leadman kay manufacturing – St. Joseph, M I

Laid out and set up work area quickly for building machining cells from ground up. Highly automated with fully intergrated Gantry loaders and Fanuc robots adhering to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

07/1994 to 04/2013 shift leadman/programmer

Efficient troubleshooter.

Mechanical drawing and interpretation.

Fanuc controls and others.

Strong communication skills and able to work well as a team member.

Ability to work with no supervision and communicate with others in a non defensive manner.

Process parts from customer prints, from raw material to finished component.

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on multi spindle lathes and vertical machining centers.

Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications for determining proper operation sequences to finish parts complete.

Wrote and edited g&m code programs for new machining cells

Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.

Assembled and set various boring, grooving and turning heads while implementing effective system of preset tooling to reduce time of tool changes and operator mistakes.

niles precision company – Niles, M I

Designed and ground specialized cutting tools and resharpened standard endmills,trepan,drills,bore bars,gundrills.

07/1992 to 07/1994 gas turbine mechanic us navy – uss arliegh burke ddg-51, norfolk va

Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.

EDUCATION

2001 Machinist apprenticeship certification Lake Michigan College – Benton Harbor and Niles@Bertrand Crossing, M I

Wrote and edited g&m code programs for multi spindle lathes with live tooling,vertical&horizontal mills,wireburners, and grinders

Built production fixtures,precision gages,assembly fixtures and gages,functional gages, and hand scrapping to bring machines back to precision tolerances.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on various machines

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Laid out and set up work area quickly for training of operators

Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.

Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.

Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings.

Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.

Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.

Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

Operated propulsion plant and electrical generation using gas turbine engines

Detected and reported malfunctions and breakdowns

Operated basic lathe, mill, surface grinder, and welding equipment to fabricate broken and damaged components to repair critical shipboard systems.

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