Ricky Godfrey
Die Maintenance Technician - KIA Motors Manufacturing of Georgia
** ****** ***** **** ***. 1012 - Newnan, GA 30263
**********@*****.*** - 770-***-****
To further advance my career as a professional machinist
WORK EXPERIENCE
Die Maintenance Technician
KIA Motors Manufacturing of Georgia - LaGrange, GA - 2009 to Present
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain automotive dies and make engineering modifications
Operation of shop equipment including CNC machines, conventional lathes, mills,
grinders, and welding equipmentOperation of a 2400 and 5400 ton press
Assemble machines from drawing specifications and trace defects
Fabrication of sheet metal, iron and steel
Serve as relief Lead Supervisor, assigning and controlling work-flow
Routine checks regarding machine performance; record and report findingsKnowledge of
and adherence to OSHA, federal and state regulations
Aircraft Machinist
Delta Airlines Incorporated - Atlanta, GA - 1989 to 2010
Assembled and disassembled jet engines for refurbishment
Troubleshoot and repair aircraft parts according to OEM specifications
Experience in repairs of GE, Pryatt Whitney, Rolls Royce, and CFM jet engines
Assemble jet engine parts from drawing specifications
Repair aircraft landing gear and airframes
Vast knowledge of all Delta machine shop equipment (CNC, lathes, mills,
grinders, etc.)
Worked independently and on teams to accomplish goals and objectives of the
company
Troubleshoot sequence schematic designs of jet engines
Provided written reports and managed payroll for the team as requested
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Training in lane manufacturing, synchronist manufacturing, HPW FIFO
Diesel Machinist
Norfolk Southern Railway - Atlanta, GA - 1977 to 1988
Supervised team of 32 personnelRepaired and maintained diesel electric locomotives
Managed work assignments and employee reporting
EDUCATION
Sylvan Hills High School - Atlanta, GA 1975
SKILLSTIG, MIG, and ARC welding, Fabrication and Repair.
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