Adam Lester

***** *****'s Run Road

Frazier’s Bottom, WV 25082

309-***-****

acs1bz@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position and advance within the company to a position where I will accept more responsibility and be able to improve my skills through hard work, devotion to detail, and company dedication. Which can be shown through my work and efforts to do my part in improving the place I work for.

Education:

-Associates degree - Aug 2005-Aug 2006 Marshall University Huntington, WV In Applied Science Technical Studies

-Completion of Toolmaker Apprentice Program through RCBI & Hypar Machine

-N.I.M.S. Metalworking Skills Certifications in Measurement, Materials & Safety; Turning - Chucking Skills; Turning between Centers; and Manual Milling Skills

-Certificate of Completion from Robert C. Byrd Institute of Technology Machine Tool Technology Program

-Point Pleasant Vocational School Point Pleasant, WV Auto Mechanic Skills Education

-Certification for multiple ToolingU courses

-Certification for tooling wear and blueprint courses

-Certificate - Introduction to Supervision (Accredited 2 week course)

-Certificate - Supervisors & Customer Satisfaction (Accredited 2 week course)

Work experience:

Nov 15-Present. Toyota-Buffalo, WV

Maintenance - Skilled Maintenance Technician

Program, setup, and operate CNC lathes and mills (Horizontal and Vertical). Setup and operate manual mills and lathes. Set up and operate grinders. Fix parts and tooling as required. Adjust prints and setups as needed. Repair fixtures, all machines, and robots as needed in a timely manner. Order parts and tooling for jobs as needed. Work with production on when to fix machines to prevent down time.

April 15-July 15 Midstate-Galesburg, IL

Toolroom/Machine Shop – Toolmaker/CNC Programmer

Program, setup, and operate CNC lathes and mills (Horizontal and Vertical). Setup and operate manual mills and lathes. Set up and operate grinders. Fix parts and tooling as required. Adjust prints and setups as needed. Fix/make/repair fixtures and machines.

Sept 11-Sept 14 Caterpillar-East Peoria, IL

Toolroom - Toolmaker

Operate manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders. Prepare order of operations for new parts and repair tickets using TRIMS. Make and repair tooling and parts for the company. Decide what material to use for each application and whether it needs heat-treated for the application of use. Diagnose problems with parts and how they can be fixed. Following and progressing each job throughout the shop so that it is completed in a timely manner. Answer employee's questions and helping with decision making on parts and computer issues. Use Pro-E and other computer software such as excel, word, tows, and lotus notes.

April 11-Sept 11 Kress Co.-Brimfield, IL

Machine Shop - Toolmaker

Program, setup, and operate CNC lathes and mills (Horizontal and Vertical). Setup and operate manual mills and lathes. Set up and operate grinders. Fix parts and tooling as required. Adjust prints and setups as needed.

Dec 10-March 11 Miller Welding-Washington, IL

Lead Machinist

Program, setup, and operate live tooling lathes, CNC lathes, and CNC mills (horizontal and vertical). Setup and operate manual mills and lathes. Help other machinists with problems, issues, and answering questions. Assemble tooling and parts as required by job and print.

June 10-Dec 10 I.M.T.-Pekin, IL

Machinist/Toolmaker

Program, setup, and operate multiple axis CNC Mills and Lathes (vertical and horizontal). Perform maintenance checks and fix CNC mills and lathes. Perform preventative maintenance on CNC mills and lathes. Make and adjust any tooling or fixtures that are needed. Program and set-up manual mills and lathes in the shop as needed. Write programs in Easy-CAM on live tooling lathes, and edit/adjust programs on other mills and lathes.

March 10-June 10 Mech Devices-Bloomington, IL

Supervisor

Supervise about 50 employees which consisted of clean and pack, pressure test, paint, shipping, receiving inspection, assembly, and mills and lathes. This also consisted of guidance with constant Set-ups and programming of CNC lathes. Following and updating the 1st shift supervisor's lineup. Scheduling overtime and training of employees. Coordinating with maintenance to fix shop issues. Performing performance reviews and consulting with engineers on jobs and prints. Having team meetings and attending company meetings with the foreman and owners. Constant use of computers and Microsoft Excel to keep up to the minute information. Communicate with employees on their job duties and daily functions.

March 08-April 09 Morton Welding-Morton, IL

Tool & Die Maker

Program and operate vertical/horizontal CNC Mills, Operate manual mills and lathes Operate NC lathes, grinders (cylindrical and table), heat treat and anneal metal, operate saws and welders, diagnose and fix fixtures. Performing preventative maintenance on the machines and equipment. Make AutoCAD drawings of fixtures and perform the necessary tasks to make the parts and assemble the fixtures as needed.

Nov 08-Sept 11 Brown Electric-Washington, IL

Electrician

Rough in and finish new homes. Some remodeling and repairing tools, machines, and equipment. Assemble appliances, ceiling fixtures, and etc according to the customers wants and needs. Diagnosing and fixing the company vehicles. Performing preventative maintenance on the company vehicles. Making sure homes are wired according to code for the regions they are in.

July 07-Nov 07 Engines Inc-Milton, WV

Machinist

Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes. Operate & set up manual mills and lathes. Diagnose and fix CNC lathes. Heat treat and fix steel mill rollers. Routine preventative maintenance on all machines and equipment.

Apr 07-July 07 Riggs Machine shop-Ashland, KY

Machinist/CNC Programmer

Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes. Set up and operate manual mills and lathes. Set up and operate hydraulic drill presses. Paint and assemble parts according to customer needs.

Jan 06-Apr 07 Hypar Machine-Hurricane, WV

Machinist/Mechanic

Set up & operate CNC lathes and vert/horz CNC mills. Operate wire EDM machines, manual grinders, and check/certify outgoing parts. Use cutting torch and welders. Assemble parts and equipment according to blue prints. Load and unload trucks. Diagnose and Fix company trucks and forklifts. Routinely change oil and perform preventative maintenance on company trucks and equipment. Completion of hours for apprentice program.

Awards received:

-Dean’s List - Marshall University

-Graduated with honors - Marshall University

-Graduated top of class - R.C.B.I.

-Graduated top of class - Hannan High School

Skills:

- Operate manual mills and lathes

- Program and operate CNC mills and lathes (Vertical and Horizontal)

- Operate NC lathes

- Operate grinders (cylindrical and flat), Drill presses (manual & hydraulic), and tap burners.

- Preventative maintenance

- Powered Industrial Truck Operator Permit

- Welding

- Dedicated to continuous improvement

- Excellent communication skills

- Great with computers and people

- Trims

- Tows

- My supply cabinet

- Lotus notes

- GibsCamm (slightly used)

- Autocad and Pro-E

- Leadership qualities

- Team Oriented

- Microsoft software (word, excel, & power point)

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