machinist

WILLIAM MILES

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Sylmar, California 91342

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Professional toolmaker and machinist with over twenty-five years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented manufacturing environment. Comprehensive understanding of both CNC and conventional machining technologies. Adept at effectively motivating skilled trades through congenial interpersonal skills and mutual respect.

CAREER HISTORY

Superior Industries International, Inc.

Van Nuys, California

Supervisor, Mold/Tool & Die Shop

1983 - Present

• Manage approximately 40 personnel in a production-oriented machine shop encompassing CNC and conventional milling, turning, grinding, welding, and polishing.

• Ensure all production-tooling requirements of a 24-hour per day manufacturing operation are supported on time and in budget.

• Coordinate manufacture and maintenance of tooling used in the manufacture of low-pressure die cast OEM-quality aluminum components.

• Work with engineers, programmers, and toolmakers to develop tooling, procure material, and implement efficient strategies for mold machining.

• Key contributor in the development of in-house CNC manufacturing area that produces $2.5 million worth of tooling per year, saving $1.0 million per year over outsourced manufacture.

Amistar Corporation

Palmdale, California

Toolmaker/Machinist

1980 - 1983

• Produced tooling for precision machinery used in electronic circuit board assembly.

• Set up and operated Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.

Applied Precision Specialists

Palmdale, California

Machinist

1978 - 1980

• Produced prototype and short-run aerospace components.

• Produced tooling for component manufacture and developed machining methods.

• Set up and operated various milling machines, lathes, and grinders.

A. Biederman

Glendale, California

Toolroom Machinist

1976 - 1978

• Produced tooling and fixtures for aircraft instrument mechanics.

EDUCATION

Pacoima Skills Center

Pacoima, California

1973

• Machine Shop Technologies

San Fernando High School

Pacoima, California

1968-1970

• Mathematics/Science Major

TRAINING

• Lean Manufacturing Training: Fundamentals of TPS

• Superior Industries International, Inc. 5-S Program

• Dupont Safety Training Observation Program (STOP)

• Accident Investigation

• Train The Trainer Program

• Forklift Licensing

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

• Bobcad

• Unigraphics

• Mastercam

• Microsoft Office

OTHER INTERESTS

• Religious Instruction

• Golf

REFERENCES

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