Manufacturing Engineering

Michael McDonald

Summary

Highlights

Experience

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Machinist with 35 years experience, accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments, reviewing work orders and running several different machines simultaneously in a 5S and ISO 9000 environment.

Drilling

11/1992 - Current TE Connectivity (Tyco) - High Point, NC

Machine repair and Operator Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary. Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers. Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference .Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism. Executed bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts from metal stock. Operated hand tools, and drill presses, Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.

05/1991 - 11/1992 White & Roberts - Sanford, NC

CNC Mill Operator Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately. Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary. Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers. Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs .Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods. Machined small and large parts to tolerances of .001 or less. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting

Tapping and milling

Welding

Lathes

CNC Mills and Lathes

Expertise in de-burring

Problem solving

Fine motor skills

Mathematical aptitude

Able to lift 75pounds

variations. Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications. Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.

07/1991 - 10/1991 Kamtek - Mebane, NC

Machine Operator Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment. Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately. Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications. Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs. Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference. Machined small and large parts to tolerances of .001 or less. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations. Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications. Operated hand tools, drill presses, Followed casting contour and avoided undercutting and removal of surfaces. Executed bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts from metal stock. Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork..

06/1985 - 04/1991 Julian Machne - Julian, NC

Machinist Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment. Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately. Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary. Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs. Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods. Machined small and large parts to tolerances of .001 or less. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations. Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications. Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism. Operated hand tools, drill presses,

Followed casting contour and avoided undercutting and removal of surfaces. Executed bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts from metal stock. Bead blast and reconditioned used parts. Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.

02/1985 - 03/1990 Leesona - Burlington, NC

Machinist

01/1984 - 02/1985 Newman Machine Co - Greensboro, NC

Machinist

11/1983 - 12/1983 Neil Manufacturing - Greensboro, NC

Machinist

09/1978 - 11/1983 HR&M Machines - Morgantown, WV

Machinist

Morgantown, WV

Education 1978 VoTech College - Morgantown, WV, USA

Associate of Applied Science: Machinist Coursework in Engineering Design, Machine Tool Operations and Industrial Manufacturing Technology

1979 VoTech College - Morgantown, WV, USA

Associate of Applied Science: Welding Coursework in Arc and MIG Welding Certified in MIG and Stick Welding

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