MEL BAXTER

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MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Established a proven track record as a Senior Level Machinist in programming, set-up, operations, maintenance, and technical management with a verifiable track record of technical, quality assurance, and productivity accomplishments gained through 25+ years of experience.. Have developed 4+ years of advanced medical industry manufacturing experience; studied manufacturing/prototype designs, design innovation, and design changes; and have knowledge of metals, strengths, tolerances, industrial controls, PLC programming, digital theory, and engineering economics.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Study problem situations, identify solutions, and implement improved technical repair/production methods that have proven to streamline operations.

• Increase the effectiveness of QA and Safety Programs.

• Develop, implement and manage comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Coordinate and implement training programs involving small and large groups of personnel.

• Other professional traits include my ability to:

- Perform all types of equipment, programming, set-up, and component/structural repairs on CNC Lathe, Mill, Wire-EDM, Sinker-EDM, as well as CMM Coordinate Measuring Machines.

- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

- Inspect completed work to ensure all quality standards are achieved and documented prior to testing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMITH & NEPHEW, Memphis, TN 1/19 - Present Tool & Die Supervisor / Trainer

• Established performance track record of management, leadership, and productivity accomplishments in coordinating manpower and materials toward project goals.

• Manufacture a diversity of finished products relating to medical implants and instruments from stainless steel, cobalt chrome titanium, and Aluminum.

• Utilize strong interpersonal and staff development skills in coordinating the activity for ? Tool & Die Makers and ? Metal Operators/Machinists.

• Perform inspection on parts utilizing CMM and Optical Comparator to ensure parts are within Statistical Process Controls.

• As T&D Trainer, effectively train, lead and develop a large work team to accomplish operational objectives in this high-volume production facility; introduced LEAN initiatives.

• Continually analyze operations and develop streamlined, quality-based methods for improving production.

• Suggest/implement methods to reduce costs; focus training on productivity, inventory integrity, safety, team work, accountability, equipment operations, and records control. ARROW ENGINE, Tulsa, OK 2016 - 2019 Master Machinist

• Applied highly effective technical / machining skills during the manufacture of custom s utilizing a variety of CNC and conventional machines while adhering to quality manufacturing processes.

• Utilized proven organizational, supervisory, and industry-specific skills in assuming responsibility for the complete operation of shop area.

• Operated, supervised prototype jobs, performed maintenance, and trained staff on Hitachi, CNC WEDN-FANUC Controls, CNC Vertical Mill-ANILAM Controls, ELOX RAM EDM, and PLC Computers.

• Responsible for product design assistance (both plastic & metal), proto-typing, material selection, specifications, performance testing, product improvement and manufacturing engineering issues, placement and tracking tooling production.

• Corrected production problems, constantly improving processes, and operating production machines in critical bottleneck areas.

• Ensured proper programming of machine tool paths while working within tolerance to blueprint specifications. MEL BAXTER

Resume Continued:

OKLAHOMA CONTROL VALVE, OK 2012 - 2015 Tool & Die Machinist

• Established a reputation for effective machine programming, set-up, and operation for this calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

• Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.

• Selected the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

• Machined parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

• Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

• Maintained industrial machines, applied knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Prior Positions: Shop Supervisor TULSA OILS TOOLS

Machinist GARDNER DENVER

Shop Supervisor OZARK STEELS

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Extensive experience with: Mazak Vertical Center/Nexus 510C, Mori Seiki SC-303/Lathe,5" (horizontal) Devlieg/Mill, 4"

(horizontal) Devlieg/Mill, 6" (horizontal GL/Mill, 7" (horizontal) GL/Mill,4" (manual) Herbert/Mill, 5" (manual) Herbert/Mill, 5"

Professional Training & Certifications: CNC Certification

Three Axle Lathe Programming

Machining Principles & Cutting Tool Technology

Introduction to ISO 9000/9002 (Hazardous Assessment) Lathe Insert Failure Training (CNC Programming)

Demand Flow Technology & Business Strategy

OSHA 10 Certified

Certified Train the Trainer

NIMS Certified

Certified Forklift Operator

CPR Certified

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Google Analytics. MILITARY

UNITED STATES MARINE CORP, San Diego, CA

Rank: Sergeant Specialty: Operations / Machinist

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