Ralph Ford
Wichita, Ks, ***13
addpvr@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cnc machinist/Cell Lead/Shop Lead
· In my 20+ years experience machining aircraft parts. I have been a Cell Lead, Shop Lead, Production Supervisor, and a Quality Control Inspector.
· Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
· Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
· Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
· Set up and operate manual, and computer-controlled three, four, and five axis machines to perform one or more machine functions on workpieces.
· Review program specifications or blueprints and set up future jobs while machines are operating.
· Write simple programs for computer-controlled machine tools.
Quality Control Inspector
· First part buy off, and First Article inspection
· Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, and finished goods.
· Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
· Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
· Participate in out-of-specification investigations and recommend corrective actions.
· Perform visual, or precise measurement inspections of finished products.
Production Supervisor
· Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
· Conduct employee training in equipment operations, work, and safety procedures.
· Recommend or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
· Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
· Review schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning staffing requirements, or duty assignments.
· Set and monitor product standards, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
· Interact with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
WORK HISTORY
AGCO, Hesston, Ks
Cnc Machinist, May 2020 - Present
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, Wichita, Ks
M07A Machinist/ Fabrication, March 2019 - January 2020: Layoff
TRIUMPH STRUCTURES WICHITA, Wichita, Ks
Cnc Machinist, Sep 2017 – March 2019
MCGINTY MACHINE, Wichita, Ks
Shop Lead/ Production Supervisor, Sep 2016 – Sep 2017
WEAVER MFG. INC./ PCC, Wichita, Ks
Cnc Machinist/ Cell Lead/ Quality Control Inspector, Jan 2008 – Jul 2016
EXACTA MACHINE INC., Wichita, Ks
Cnc machinist/ Cell Lead/ Ouality Control, Aug 2003 – Jan 2008
Quality Control Inspector, Jan 2006 – Jan 2008
ALBERTSON & HEIN, Wichita, Ks
Cnc machinist, Aug 2002 – Aug 2003
BLANCHAT MACHINE CO. INC., Wichita, Ks
Cnc machinist, Jul 1993 – Feb 2002
ASSOCIATED CO. INC., Wichita, Ks
Cnc Machinist, Jan 1992 – Jul 1993
EDUCATION
Wichita West High School, Wichita, Ks
High School Diploma, May 1987
Wichita State University, Wichita, Ks
Completed coursework towards N.I.A.R., Jul 2014
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Assembly
· Close tolerance milling &Boring
· Catia V5
· Hone
· Gun Drill
· Operating Various Fork Lifts
· Gear Shaper, Hobs and Broach
· Workplace Safety,CPR and First Aid
· Various Manual Machines
1231 w. Stillwell St Wichita, Ks, 67213 316-***-**** addpvr@r.postjobfree.com