Tony L. Forester
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EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
MAJOR COURSES OF STUDY: Machine Shop, Business Math I, and General
Logan Elm High School. Circleville, Ohio
1982/1984
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/ HONOR STUDENT
MAJOR COURSE OF STUDY: Machine Trades, Advanced Math, Blueprint Reading
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational Center. Chillicothe, Ohio
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED
JUNE 2010 to PRESENT
DUTIES: Handyman services, flooring, drywalling, painting, heating and cooling, plumbing, basic electrical, doors and windows, siding, roofing, decks and porches, appliance installation and cabinets.
ARIEL CORPORATION 35 Blackjack Rd. MT. Vernon, Oh.
SEPT. 2007 to JUNE 2010
CNC MACHINIST
DUTIES: Programming, program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of 2 MAZAK A12 VTL’s with live tooling and Mazatrol T+ controllers to produce machined parts for gas well compressors.
ADVANCE MACHINING INC. 1720 Feddern Ave. Grove City, Oh.
MAR. 2005 to SEPT. 2006
CNC MACHINIST
DUTIES:Programming, program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of 3 axis Yama Sieke Vertical Machining Centers, 3 Haas CNC lathes and operation of manual machines in a job shop environment.
COLUMBUS MACHINE WORKS INC 2491 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus, Oh.
JAN. 2003 to FEB. 2005
CNC MACHINIST / MANUAL MACHINIST
DUTIES: Programming, program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of 2 axis Bridgeport knee mills with Prototrak controls. Setup and operations of manual vertical, horizontal and universal mills. Setup and operation of manual lathes in a job shop environment.
GPAX Ltd 1420 Boltonfield Street, Columbus, Oh.
FEB. 2002 to OCT. 2002
CNC MACHINIST/TOOL AND DIE MAKER
CNC MACHINIST DUTIES: Programming, program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of a FADAL 3016 3-Axis vertical machining center. Programming, setup and operation of a Bridgeport 2-Axis CNC kneemill with an EZTRAK control. Operation of manual mills, lathes and surface grinders.
TOOL AND DIE MAKER Responsible for the making of thermoforming press dies and tooling for the packaging of small electronic components in the automated electronic assembly industry.
GPAX INTERNATIONAL 1420 Boltonfield Street, Columbus, Oh
AUG.1996 to FEB. 2002
SUPERVISOR DUTIES: Time quotes for machined parts, scheduling, ordering materials and supplies, and retrieving work orders and drawings for production.
CNC MACHINIST DUTIES: Programming, program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of a FADAL 3016 3-Axis vertical machining center. Programming, setup and operation of a Bridgeport 2-Axis CNC knee mill with an EZTRAK control. Operation of manual mills, lathes and surface grinders.
TOOL AND DIE MAKER DUTIES: Responsible for the making of thermoforming press die sets and tooling for the packaging of small electronic components in the automated electronic assembly industry.
HPM Corporation 820 Marion Rd, Mt. Gilead, Oh.
JUL.1994 to AUG.1996
CNC MACHINIST
DUTIES:
*From AUG.95-AUG.96 Program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of a Numeripath 8000 controlled Giddings and Lewis MC4000 4-Axis horizontal machining center, with a five table automatic pallet changer.
*From JUL.94-AUG.95 Program editing, machine setup, tooling setup and operation of Gemini controlled Kearney and Trecker 1015 and 180 4-Axis horizontal machining centers, with a two table automatic pallet changer.
Tracewell Enclosures Inc. 567 Enterprise Dr. Westerville, Oh.
MAR.1993-JUL.1994
CNC PROGRAMMER / MACHINIST
DUTIES: Programming, setup and operation of Fanuc OM controlled Kytamura Mycenter-2, 3-Axis vertical machining center. Setup and operation of manual mills and lathes.
DeHowe Machine & Tool North Sectionline, Rd. Radnor, Oh.
AUG.1991-DEC.1992
TOOL & DIE MACHINIST \ 2ND SHIFT LEAD PERSON
DUTIES: Setup and operation of manual mills, conversational controlled CNC mills, manual lathes, surface grinders, ID and OD grinders, drill presses, and welders in a job shop environment.
Stover Industries, Inc. 222 Stover Dr. Delaware, Oh.
JAN.1991-AUG.1991
MACHINIST
DUTIES: Setup and operation of manual mills, lathes and surface grinders in a job shop environment.
Columbus Industries Inc. Rt. 752 Ashville, Oh.
JAN.1984-JUL.1989
MACHINIST \ PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE
DUTIES: Setup and operation of manual mills, lathes and surface grinders to produce specialized tooling and fixtures. Machine repair and maintenance on all production equipment. Preventive maintenance and repair of screw compressors and backup generators. Maintenance and operation of water purification systems and sewage aeration systems.
PERSONAL INTEREST
Custom knife making, computers, reading, golf, fishing and spending time with family.