Multi-skilled maintenance tech/Machinist

Edward Searl

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Home: 812-***-**** Cell: 812-***-****

EXPERIENCE:

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Vincennes Welding Company Vincennes,In.

Tool Maker/machinist Tool and die maintenance; maintenance on equipment; lead person on split-shift; trainer; safety team member; ISO9001 team member; machining new and replacement parts; trouble-shoot production and maintenance problems; set-up machines; make jigs and fixtures equip. Used: punch presses, turret press (CNC), auto-welders, milling machines, surface grinder, lathe, tig, mig, and arc welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, press brake (CNC), metal shears, auto-bender (CNC), forklifts, overhead crane (5ton), jib cranes, and other various machine and hand tools used in metal fabrication.Run and program cnc haas lathe and supermax mill with acurite controller 03/2014 to 05/2014

Merrill Avition and Defense; Springville, In.

Maintenance Tech

All aspects of maintenance production and facilities Maintenance Technician -Maintain equipment, building, and grounds; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems; recondition equipment from other divisions as well as equipment in our shop. -Troubleshoot programming problems; train operator maintenance helpers, clean-up personnel. Order, pick-up, and deliver parts and supplies; plumbing (air lines, water, and waste); wiring (3 phase and single phase); heating and cooling maintenance and troubleshooting -Design and fabricate fixtures and shelving; welding (gas, mig, and arc); machine various machine parts equipment used; milling machines (CNC, NC, manual), grinders (bench, hand, and CNC); saw sharpening machines (manual, NC, and CNC); various hand tools. I repaired broken parts, using brazing, soldering and welding equipment and hand tools. I assisted in installing and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Removed and replaced worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools and following blueprints, diagrams and service manuals. I cleaned and lubricated shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes and grease gun. I started machines and equipment to test operation after repair.

05/2012 to 03/2014

Jasper Rubber Jasper Indiana

Maintenance machinist

machine part to close tolerances with manual equipment, welded (tig and mig and arc) repair molds, ect.

10/2011 to 05/2012

Olon Industries Washington,In. 47506

Maintenance tech

All aspect of machine and building maintenance, similar to what is listed below Maintenance Technician

-Maintain equipment, building, and grounds; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems; recondition equipment from other divisions as well as equipment in our shop.

-Troubleshoot programming problems; train operator maintenance helpers, clean-up personnel. Order, pick-up, and deliver parts and supplies; plumbing (air lines, water, and waste); wiring (3 phase and single phase); heating and cooling maintenance and troubleshooting -Design and fabricate fixtures and shelving; welding (gas, mig, and arc); machine various machine parts equipment used; milling machines

(CNC, NC, manual), grinders (bench, hand, and CNC); saw sharpening machines (manual, NC, and CNC); various hand tools. I repaired broken parts, using brazing, soldering and welding equipment and hand tools. I assisted in installing and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Removed and replaced worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools and following blueprints, diagrams and service manuals. I cleaned and lubricated shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes and grease gun. I started machines and equipment to test operation after repair.

08/2011 to 10/2011

Evana Automation, Evansville, IN

Machinist/Machine Builder

Machine parts, build electrical control panels and install wire and build equipment, test run, disassemble, delivered, and set up 06/2010 to 08//2011 Berry Plastic, Odon, In. Maintenance Technician All aspect of maintenance to include maintaining of equipment, building and grounds; trouble-shoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems, ordering of parts and supplies, pms, and all other things previously stated in resume Leitz Tooling Jasper,In. Maintenance Technician and machinist

09/1999 to 04/2010 Maintenance Technician -Maintain equipment, building, and grounds; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems; recondition equipment from other divisions as well as equipment in our shop. -Troubleshoot programming problems; train operator maintenance helpers, clean-up personnel. Order, pick-up, and deliver parts and supplies; plumbing (air lines, water, and waste); wiring (3 phase and single phase); heating and cooling maintenance and troubleshooting

-Design and fabricate fixtures and shelving; welding (gas, mig, and arc); machine various machine parts equipment used; milling machines (CNC, NC, manual), grinders (bench, hand, and CNC); saw sharpening machines (manual, NC, and CNC); various hand tools. REVIEW I repaired broken parts, using brazing, soldering and welding equipment and hand tools. I assisted in installing and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Removed and replaced worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools and following blueprints, diagrams and service manuals. I cleaned and lubricated shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes and grease gun. I started machines and equipment to test operation after repair. 09/1998 to 09/1999

E and M Machine and Tool Company, Bedford, IN

Set-up and operate milling machines (CNC and manual); program CNC milling machines; assembly work; supervise personnel. REVIEW I tested experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization and feasibility of design. Prepared working sketches for the illustration of product appearance. I installed experimental parts and assemblies such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants and batteries into machines and mechanisms. Studied sample parts, blueprints, drawings and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances. I selected the appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work. Laid out, measured and marked metal stock in order to display placement of cuts. Observed and listened to operating machines and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments and repairs. Checked work pieces to ensure that they were properly lubricated and cooled. I evaluated experimental procedures and recommended changes and modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production. Set up and operated metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding and cutting equipment. I designed fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs. I programmed computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools. Maintained industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. I monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines. Set up, adjusted and operated all of the basic machine tools and many specialized and advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations. 04/1998 to 09/1998

US Gypsum Company, Shoal, IN

Maintenance Mechanic

Disassemble and install production lines; support production maintenance equipment used; operated man lifts, forklifts, and forklifts with extend a boom. REVIEW Repaired and maintained machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment. I followed diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications. Observed mechanical devices in operation and listened to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantled devices to gain proper access and removed defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools. I examined form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspected used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments. I adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges. Repaired and replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools. I installed special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools. I started devices to test their performance, repaired electrical equipment, and lubricated and cleaned parts. Set up and operated lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Initiated purchase order for parts and machines. 01/1997 to 04/1998

E and M Machine and Tool Company, Bedford, IN

Machinist/Programmer

Conferred with engineering, supervisory and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information. Operated equipment to verify operational efficiency, and installed repaired parts into equipment and installed new equipment. Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers and grinders. I cleaned and lubricated machines, tools and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains and foreign matter. Positioned and fastened work pieces. Measured, examined and tested completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers. I advised clients about the materials being used for finished products. Fitted and assembled parts to make and repair machine tools. Conferred with numerical control programmers in order to check and ensure that new programs and machinery functioned properly and that output met specifications. Supported metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics. Established work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines. 08/1991 to 01/1997

Kimball International, Inc., Jasper IN.

Tool Maker Tool and die maintenance

Maintenance on equipment; lead person on split-shift; trainer; safety team member; ISO9001 team member; machining new and replacement parts; trouble-shoot production and maintenance problems; set-up machines; make jigs and fixtures equip. Used: punch presses, turret press (CNC), auto-welders, milling machines, surface grinder, lathe, tig, mig, and arc welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, press brake (CNC), metal shears, auto-bender (CNC), forklifts, overhead crane (5ton), jib cranes, and other various machine and hand tools used in metal fabrication. REVIEW Analyzed a variety of specifications, laid-out metal stock; set up and operated machine tools and fitted and assembled parts to fabricate and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. Studied specifications such as blueprints, sketches, and tool descriptions and planned sequence of operations. Measured, marked and scribed metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining. I laid out metal stock and work pieces, such as castings, plates, and machine parts, to indicate location, dimensions and tolerances necessary for further processing, such as machining, welding, and assembly. Studied blueprint, sketch, model, and other specifications and planned layout. Examined work piece and verified such requirements as dimensions, using a rule, square and straightedge. Lifted and positioned work pieces in relation to surface plate manually and with hoist, using such work aids as shims, parallel blocks and angle plates. I verified position with measuring instruments, such as gauge blocks, height gauges and dial indicators. Determined reference points and computed layout dimensions. Set indicators on height gauge, protractor, and layout machine to computed dimensions, and projected dimensions by setting indicators to specified locations on model. I moved instrument and machine so that indicators bore on corresponding locations on work piece. I indented layout points, using prick punch, center punch and hammer. Marked and scribed layout lines with hand tools and work aids such as surface gauge, straightedge, compasses, templates and scriber. I marked data as dimensions, instructions and part identification on work pieces. Worked to tolerances as close as plus 0001 inch; and positioned model in parallel relationship to work piece. Applied pigment to layout surfaces with paint brush. I performed inspections on machined parts to verify conformance to specifications. Added dimensional details to blueprints and prepared dimensional drawings to be followed by other workers. I laid-out sheet metal and plate steel, applying specialized knowledge of sheet metal layout geometry. Set up and operated machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper and grinder, to machine parts to specifications. I verified conformance of machined parts to specifications; and dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks. Positioned and secured parts on surface plate and worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks and angle plates. Fit and assembled parts into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools. 10/1984 to 08/1991 Kimball International, Inc., Jasper IN Machinist Research and Development: Operate milling machines, lathes (metal and wood), drill presses, grinders, hydraulic presses, metal breaks, metal shears, spot welders, arc welders, mig welders, cutting torches, brazing, gas welding, table saws, chop saw, rip saw, planer, routers, variety of hand tools, forklift, and spray gun. Duties performed: make molds, machine various forming, punching, and injection dies, panel presses, roll forming dies, machine various precision parts, made various machines, presses, and RF generators, sprayed and painted equipment.

REVIEW

I calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and venire calipers. Dismantled machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replaced defective parts where needed. Set controls to regulate machining and entered commands to retrieve, input and edit computerized machine control media.

EDUCATION

Loogootee High School, Loogootee, IN 47553; 1981 High School Diploma Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN; No Degree in Auto, 1982; 3.2 out of 4 Point

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