Machine Shop Machinist

KENNETH A. BALL

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Simi Valley, CA 93063

Phone: 805-***-****

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Abilities

Accurately operate all conventional machine tools made to manufacture any type of part or tool needed to an accuracy of within 0.0002 in. using the following machine tools: Engine lathes, V.T.L., vertical and horizontal milling machines, H.B.M., cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, tool & cutter grinders, shapers, planers and drill presses. Possess good arc welding and blacksmith skills. Able to maintain most high speed and precision machinery. Able to make any electrical connections for installation of various machinery. Able to install copper and rigid piping. I am proficient with precision assembly of high-speed automated machinery. Able to install and set all types of sensors including proximity, laser and optical. Familiar with the installation and set-up of pneumatic valves, cylinders and slides. Also familiar with P.L.C. controls.

Employment History

Service Tech/Machinist

06/1995-Current- Scott Allen Services 4245 Yucon Ave., Simi Valley, CA

Installation, repair and maintenance of reciprocating and rotary screw-type air compressors. Installation of copper and rigid pipe for low pressure air systems. Assemble and maintain various pneumatic machinery. Machine bearing dimensions to rebuild compressed air pumps.

Machine Builder/Machinist

04/1993-05/1995-Di-Tech International 1850 Lucky Ln., Simi Valley, CA

Precision assembly and automation of high-speed can plant machinery (reciprocating compounding liners) and other automated machinery. Set-up and operated punch presses for the draw and wall iron process. Precision machining of final bearing dimensions for installation of all types of bearings and bushings.

Machinery Repairman

09/1988 - 05/1992 - United States Navy, San Diego, CA

Manufacturing of machine parts using the following machine tools: Engine lathe, V.T.L., milling machines of all types, including H.B.M., shapers, planers, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, pedestal grinders, drill presses and other machine tools necessary to insure proper operation of fast-attack submarines and AGIS Class Destroyers.

Education

03/01/1998 - U.S. Navy San Diego, CA - Associate's Degree;

Mathematics, Metallurgy and Machine Tool Technology

Certifications

Certification Title Issuing Organization - Class 'A' Machinist

U.S.N., 03/1989

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