ROBERT E. KENNON
*** ******* **** **., ***. **, Houston, TX 77060
409-***-**** ******@*****.***
Objective: To seek a position that will give me the opportunity to develop, grow and to contribute to the organization short and long term goals. I am open to change in career in this time of my life.
Summary of Qualifications:
● Have forty years of experience in being a manual machinist and also forklift driver.
● Sound knowledge of machine tools and their various aspects
● Ability to adjust machines to exact positions
● Trained other newer machinist on how to machine precision parts to the most efficient way
● Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
● Have given directions to other workers regarding machine set up Experience:
Mogas, Houston, TX November 2012 - October 2016
Master Machinist
● Measure dimensions of tools using instruments like dial calipers and micometers
● Use proper cutting tools and accessories on to machines
● Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, vertical mills, small mills, horizontal mills
● Check completed work pieces for quality
● Efficiently grind and sharpen drills and cutting tools
● Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
● Layout and measure parts to the placement of cuts Cloren, Orange, TX January 1998 - November 2012
Journeyman Machinist-First Class
● Measure dimensions of tools using instruments like vernier calipers and micrometer
● Align cutting tools and accessories onto machines
● Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders
● Examine machines for defective parts and dismantle machines
● Responsible for assembling parts and fitting them
● Check completed workpieces for quality and ensure their lubrication
● Efficiently operated grinders for sharpening cutting tools
● Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
● Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed
● Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools
● Lay out, measure and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts Gulf Coast Machine & Supply, Beaumont, TX September 1977 - September 1997
● Worked in the production department and work in the repairing forge shop equipment
● This was where I started my career and worked my way up to become a First Class Journeyman Machinist
Education:
● Vidor High School, High School Diploma 1976
Certificate:
Certificate Forklift Operator
02/23/2017 - 02/23/2018
References available upon Request