CHARLES BEHRING

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Professional Summary

Skilled general machinist with over 40 years experience on a large variety of manual, NC and CNC mills, lathes, I.D., O.D. and

surface grinders, and gear hobbing, shaping and grinding machines. Extensive knowledge of machine controls, metal

properties, set-up and machining procedures.

Skills

CNC machine operation Editing CNC programs

Knowledge of gear boxes Material handling expertise

Efficient troubleshooter Production line management

Mechanical drawing interpretation Inventory management specialist

Troubleshooting Quality inspection

Caliper use Manufacturing management

Fanuc controls Strong leadership abilities

Large lathe operation Numerical controls understanding

Blueprint interpretation expertise

Work History

Meat wrapper (part time) 08/2013 to Current

Sams Club – Irving, TX

Stock meat department cooler and sales floor. Wrap meat, fish and poultry for the sales floor. Set up and run rotisserie. Assist

members as necessary.

Gear Cut and Grind A 10/1999 to 08/2013

Bell Helicopter – Grand Prairie, TX

Set up and operate CNC gear cutting and grinding machines.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on gear cutting and

grinding machines.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Used CNC equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Gear Machinist 02/1994 to 10/1999

Maddox Metals, Inc. – Dallas, TX

Set up and operate manual gear cutting equipment.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on manual gear hobs

and shapers.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Mold Machinist 12/1992 to 01/1994

Wayne Tool & Die – Everman, TX

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

12/1991

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on manual and CNC

09/1989

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on CNC lathes and

12/1987

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on CNC lathes, I.D.

12/1986

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on Hurco

conversational CNC machines

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Machinist

SPC Corp – White Settlement, TX

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills and grinders.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

mills, lathes and boring mills.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Machinist

Halliburton, Inc. – Everman, TX

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

mills.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Lead Machinist

Harris Graphics – Kennedale, TX

Laid out and set up work area quickly for CNC grinders, lathes and gear hobs.

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

and O.D. grinders and manual and CNC gear shapers and hobs..

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.

Milling Machinist A

LTV Corp – Grand Prairie, TX

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

to 12/1992

to 11/1991

to 09/1989

to 12/1987

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on CNC milling

07/1985

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on manual and CNC

07/1980

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on manual and CNC

09/1974

Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on NC and CNC mills

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers and grinders.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

machines.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.

General Machinist

B & M Machining – Hurst, TX

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.

Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

mills, lathes and grinders.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Removed burrs on all machined parts.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machinist A

American Beryllium Corp – Sarasota, FL

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills and grinders.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

mills, lathes and grinders.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

CNC Set-Up

Hills-McCanna Corporation – Carpentersville, IL

Laid out and set up work area quickly for "B" and "C" operators

Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.

Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills.

Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.

and lathes.

Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.

Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.

Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.

Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

to 11/1986

to 06/1985

to 07/1980

Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.

Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.

Supervisor - shipping and machining

Marison Corp. – South Elgin, IL

Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.

Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.

Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.

Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for my departments.

Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.

Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.

Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.

Research Associate

American Can Company – Barrington, IL

Manage R&D projects, including timelines and deliverables.

Perform routine lab maintenance tasks.

Verify and document results, and escalate anomalous or invalid results to managerial staff.

Assist in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for the purpose of product development.

Perform simple calculations according to procedures and maintain accurate records.

Take corrective action to restore and/or maintain quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma:

Dundee Community High School - Dundee, IL

09/1970 to 08/1974

07/1967 to 02/1970

1964

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