Machine Operator Lathe

JASON TOOLEY

**********@*****.*** 502-***-**** Frankfort, KY 40601

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Skills

Structure Building Methods

Knowledge of Machines

Product Inspection

Practical Engineering Science

PPE Use

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Good Work Ethic

Reliable & Trustworthy

Flexible Schedule

Experience

Blue Grass Truss Frankfort, KY

Truss Builder

01/2023 - Current

Installed and hammered metal connector plates to join trusses.

Ran heavy machinery to embed and secure metal components.

Kept truss building production line free of debris, stocked with supplies and professionally organized.

Protected team members and minimized safety risk by correctly using safety gear and good practices.

Operated overhead cranes and forklifts to move heavy loads around production and loading zones.

Built trusses following specifications of customer orders and established company standards.

Assembled trusses out of lumber, metal connectors and related materials.

Achieved production deadlines with quick, accurate work and minimal errors to meet strict requirements.

Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.

Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.

Accurately interpreted and read blueprints to determine supplies and timelines for over [Number] projects.

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

uniparts olsen Eldridge, IA

CNC Lathe Operator

10/2008 - 02/2009

Evaluated conformance of finished work by measuring dimensions and inspecting pieces.

Followed templates to produce consistent work and avoid errors.

Edited speeds and feeds in CNC program for different production runs.

Followed safety practices when loading and unloading parts on machinery.

Installed correct tooling according to machine set-up sheets.

Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.

Monitored machine operation at control panel and adjusted settings to create desired pieces.

Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.

Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.

Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Aligned, mounted and installed tools and attachments on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.

Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.

Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.

Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.

Set up and operated computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.

Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.

The Egging Company Clinton, IA

CNC Machine Operator

04/2007 - 09/2007

Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.

Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.

Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.

Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.

Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.

Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.

Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.

Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.

Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.

Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.

Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.

Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.

Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.

Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.

Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.

Education and Training

Clinton Community College Clinton, IA

GED

07/2006

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