David George Ahrens
Montgomery, TX 936-***-****
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Dynamic, solutions-driven leader with a career in producing precision parts through the application of mechanics, shop mathematics, and machining procedures with a focus on quality and excellence.
Meticulous multitasker adept at executing machining operations, watching for problems in the production process, and ensuring accuracy of finished products against drawings using measuring tools.
Hands-on team supervisor recognized for assisting with machine maintenance and repair, creating and sustaining a work environment focused on safety, and providing on-the-job training as necessary.
Areas of Expertise
Custom Machining
Process Innovation
Safety Compliance
Oil and Mining Industries
Quality Assurance/Control
Training and Development
Blueprint Interpretation
Team Leadership/Coaching
Cost-Reducing Strategies
Complex Problem Solving
Procedural Development
CNC Milling (Horizontal & Vertical)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AWC Frac Valves · Conroe, TX · 9/2016 to Present
CNC Machinist
Work collaboratively to execute fixturing for machines and provide high-level problem solving for new jobs. Utilize computer numeric controlled (CNC) heavy machinery from setup to operation, producing parts and tools from diverse materials. Ensure all machinery cuts, grinds, and drills with accuracy; notate any deviances from quality standards.
Key Accomplishments:
Recognized as a subject matter expert capable of assisting in numerous areas.
Adjusted machine(s) to control speed, material feed, and path of the cut; ensured machinery was set up properly, working well, and producing quality products.
National Oil Well Varco · Conroe, TX · 9/2010 to 6/2016
Research Technician – Prototype Department
Managed a 3-member team of technicians and generated tool paths utilizing CAM-CAD software. Developed 3D models of prototype blueprints for newly assigned projects. Coded to manufacture experimental parts on CNC or Manual Lathe and Mills. Drove the implementation of cost-reducing procedures and methodologies.
Key Accomplishments:
Demonstrated leadership acumen throughout instruction and supervision of employees during daily production as Lead-Man.
Coordinated and facilitated training for newly on-boarded employees; increased employees’ knowledge and proficiency in designated areas.
Shumate Energy Technologies · Conroe, TX · 7/2007 to 8/2010
Machinist
Supported numerous areas and assisted with all fixturing and cost saving initiatives. Used critical thinking, innovation, and extensive hands-on experience to drive daily operations and production. Interpreted drawings/blueprints to learn the details of products/components that needed to be created. Determined the most effective methods/tools to shape components into specified shapes and sizes. Inspected all finished jobs for accuracy.
Work Manufacturing · Conroe, TX · 1/2005 to 7/2007
Machinist
Interpreted drawings/blueprints to learn the details of products/components that needed to be created for natural gas products and precision molds. Assisted numerous areas with all fixturing and cost saving activities with a focus on workplace safety. Applied problem-solving, innovation, and extensive hands-on experience to drive the seamless execution of daily operations and production. Determined the most effective methods/tools to shape components into specific shapes and sizes.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Machinist · Kedco, Inc. · Conroe, TX
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Coursework in Electronics Technology, Cobol Programming
Lone Star College – North Harris, Houston, TX
Siemens CAD-CAM NX 7.5, 8.5, 10 SolidWorks CAD Dimensional Quality Control
Programming Kazak Mazatrol T032 CNC Course HAAS Control and Intuitive Programming
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
SolidWorks, Siemens NX CAD-CAD, Conventional G-Code Programming