JAMES D MURDAUGH

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adyrhm@r.postjobfree.com

A excellent interpersonal skills with an exceptional ability to multi-task and motivate others. Has experience with multiple CNC machining and grinding operations within extremely tight tolerances. Is a team player who has worked with large groups of individuals to achieve common goals to produce the highest quality product for the lowest possible cost, in the safest, most efficient way possible. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer S

YARDWORK 1/2020 -3/2023

Small engine mechanic

* Responsible for maintaining all equipment

*Making sure all equipment is in good working condition ready for next days work

*Ordering any parts that are needed *Inventory

Mercedes-Benz - Charleston, SC April 2019 to January 2020

Line keeper:

The Line Keeper has the knowledge about all equipment and processes in their area to ensure the daily production requirements

•Set up and feed machines, operate automated and robotic welding machines

•Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance

•Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals

•Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools

•Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds

•Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications

•Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints of the process

•Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify any issues that arise

•Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program

•Perform setup operations for special cases (establish tooling and process for non-standard manufacturing cases) • Perform plant and machinery upgrades for non-standard cases, test parts, new parts and prototypes without plans in some cases

•If necessary, create complex upgrade plans for non-standard processes.

•Release processes for standardization Identify, analyze, and suggest countermeasures, partner with connected areas of expertise to correct issues

•Perform failure analysis on manufacturing processes and on the product

•self-managed and show exemplarily leadership skills while solving complex problems

•Control the machines used in production and be able to identify problems and solve these problems Identifying and analyzing errors and malfunctions and involve maintenance for repair / optimization

•Perform daily equipment checks, monitoring equipment performance

•Be involved with optimizing resources and installations (idea generation and planning) • Changing processes

•Changing hardware

•Perform cycle time analysis and optimize as needed Interact with maintenance and planning

Lead Machinist

DC Machine - Summerville, SC

November 2016 to April 2019

Responsible for running Hexagon CMM with PcDims to ensure all parts are with in tolerance. I had 10 machines 5 operators i was responsible for complete set ups, first part quality, tool changes and all change overs on AR-15 lower line.

Aircraft Mechanic/aircraft machinist

PDS Tech, Inc.@ Boeing - Charleston, SC March 2013 to September 2015

Responsibilities

Machined fiber glass fillers for 787 dreamliner 3 and 5 axis machines. I also did landing gear, fairings, and fuel tanks.

CNC Set-up/operator

P.M.G - Edina, MN

July 2012 to January 2013

Responsible for safely setting up and operating various machines (HAAS mini mills, mills, lathes) to produce precision parts to blueprint specifications. Applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machining procedures, safety, and quality. On time delivery to costumers and maintaining tooling inventory. Once parts were finished, I had to load them in a machine that had four high pressure torches that would spray powdered chrome on the parts to blueprint specification.

CNC Machine Set-up/operator

SKF Aero-Engineering - North Charleston, SC December 2005 to May 2012

Increases performances and efficiency in machining bearing components within customer specifications to produce quality aircraft assemblies.

Has worked closely with industrial engineers to modify shop floor design and reconstruct product flow procedures via a focus improvement and safety team. My green belt project was to cut cost of tooling. My team did research and development on ceramic inserts vs. CBN inserts sent parts for p-pap. As a result, it turned out to be a huge money saver for the company and was implemented on shop floor.

Responsible for machine set-up and holding extremely tight tolerances (0/-.00035) while working closely with various measuring devices and many different metals, aluminum, stainless, ect

Temporary employee-CNC machine operator

Mau Associates @ Robert Bosch Corp - North Charleston, SC February 2004 to December 2005

Increases performance and efficiency in ABS units within customer specifications to produce quality brakes for various cars and trucks.

Has worked closely with Industrial engineers to modify shop floor design and reconstruct for B.P.S (Bosch processing system).

Assists set-up mechanics with troubleshooting machine breakdowns and basic repairs.

•Skills

•Supervising

•Mazak

•Managing

•EDM

•Quality Control

•Factory

•Manufacturing

•Inspection

•Welding

•Maintenance

December 2018

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Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Proficient

October 2019

Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning.

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Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient

October 2019

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity.

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Technical proficiencies

*Knowledge of welding process

*Forklift, power jack, and man lift operation

*Blueprint reading

*Safety team member on a staff of zero accidents during employment

*Drill press, grinder, hand/power tools

*Basic hydraulics

*Basic pneumatics

*Numerous measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, bore, OD, height, race diameter, race off set gauges, ect ) *Computer software and Internet

*Focus improvement team member

*Involved in 5's certification throughout shop

*Research and development to bring ceramic inserts on shop floor

*CMM checks (LD120 corner, chamfer, and radius checks)

*Siemans 840 D&C controls

*Overhead crane operator

*3 and 5 axis machines

*Hexagon 7.10.7 with PCDmis 2015

Certifications from Trident Technical College:

*Team work

*Problem solving

*Communication

*FAA Certificate

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