Scott L. Whittaker
Miami, Florida 33186
Email: *************@*****.***
Highlights of Qualifications
Over 25 years of well-diversified and comprehensive experience in the field of manufacturing machinist including group leader, training, scheduling, Fanuc controls, Mazak controls, Kaizen, Just In Time Process, ISO9000, safety, close tolerance, employee relationship, production control, G-Coding, quality control, SPC, editing and set-up CNC’s, troubleshooting, machine maintenance, forklift, blueprint reading, mics and calipers, etc.
- Skilled Machinist & Technician with strong technical, troubleshooting, communication, organizational & people skills.
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment very committed.
- Team player with excellent leadership qualities Very flexible & dependable Quality conscious.
- Able to read Blueprints, Calipers, Micrometers, Mahr Gage, Mar poss Gage, Height stands, and some CMM experience, CNC programming exposure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CNC Machinist / group leader
Tri-County Aerospace – Miami, Florida (02/26/2014 to 06/30/2014)
Agri-Fab - Sullivan, Illinois. (9/4/2012 to 8/23/2013)
Astro Physics - Machesney Park. Illinois. (8/12/2011 to 8/17/2012)
BVR/Ester line – Rockford, Illinois. (10/18/2010 to 8/12/2011)
Haldex – Rockford, Illinois. (9/2010 to 10/2010)
Danaher Motions – Rockford, Illinois. (1983 to 2009)
License Driver Training Instructor – Belvidere, Illinois. (2007 to 2012)
Jordan Manufacturing Company – Peoria, Illinois. (1979 to 1983)
Became extremely proficient in set up and assembly of mechanical parts. Planned work-flow for more efficient operation.
Able to diagnose machine malfunctions or operating difficulties and perform repairs and adjustments necessary to keep machine in production.
Experienced in trouble-shooting and working knowledge of tool room equipment.
Recognized for being cooperative, flexible and easy to get along with.
Understanding of tolerances, variation and manufacturing principles.
Responsible for the use of proper safety devices and methods.
Able to set-up (edit) and operate manual and CNC equipment.
Successfully set-up and operated manual machines for the production and repairs of complex parts.
Experienced in set-up, editing and trouble shooting CNC machines with Fanuc controls.
Knowledge in CNC turning and milling (G-code programming, tool changes, offset and live tooling).
MACHINE SKILLS
Set-up and operations of:
Miyano lathe, Nakamura-tome (twin turret CNC).
Victor CNC mill, Robo CNC mill, Mazak CNC lathe, Leadwell mill, Hardinge CNC lathe,
Ikegai CNC lathe, Mitsubishi CNC grinder, Landis OD grinder, Gordon mill, Bridgeport Sundstrand Riddimil, Haas control, Clausing, Hardinge, Leblond manual lathe,
Hoffman balance Machine, Cincinnati mill,
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CNC Machines Certification- Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois
CNC Programming- Rock Valley College, Rockford, Illinois
Forklift Safety- Pacific Scientific, Rockford, Illinois
Hazard Communication Training- Pacific Scientific, Rockford, Illinois
5 S & Standard work- Danaher Motion, Rockford, Illinois
Value Stream Mapping- Danaher Motion, Rockford, Illinois
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST