John R. Merritt

***** *.*. **** **. Ocala FL.****1

Home: 352-***-****

hnslrl@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Proven skills in programming and operating 2, 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mills and 2 axis Bar Feed CNC Lathes.

Recognized for conversion of CNC paper programming files to computer mainframe files.

Solid experience as a NC and CNC Programmer, CNC Set up operator, tool and die maker, Class A Machinist, and in quality control inspections, safety, and print modification and interpretation.

Successful design, set up, and operation of tool crib and inventory system in machining and fabrication operations.

Demonstrated management, training, evaluation and mentoring skills applied in differing work environments.

Constructive leadership skills including the ability to develop, and motivate people to new levels of productivity.

Excellent communication and active listening skills including ability to assess troubleshoot and meet needs.

Experienced in AutoCAD v2000, v2003, Solid Works 3D, E-Drawing, MasterCam X5, Bobcat Cam-V21, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software. Ability to operate printers, scanners, copiers, telephones, and PC’s.

Strong team building skills within the work environment as well as plan, develops, and coordinates projects.

Ability to multi-task under pressure, prepare and analyze reports, and to meet deadlines.

Consistently met team production goals as a supervisor.

Responsible for new tooling purchases for projects that netted a company-wide savings of $20,000.00.

Increased production to 150% by setting up three CNC Haas mills and designing new fixtures within a new production line.

Experience

CORE 15 (GTO AIRBOATS) OCALA,FL

CNC Machinist/Set up Operator Programer (5-2012 to present)

Core 15 CNC Mills Machine, creating new parts gun maker of AR-12, AR-15 .

Set up and operated,Program Hass CNC Mills working from blueprints according to specifications.

VF-2,VF4SS 4TH AXIS .

StaffMart Wilmington,OH

CNC Machinist/Set up Operator Programer (3/5/2012 to 5/11/2012)

Contracted to R&B Machine creating new parts and repairing old parts For binding machines. and other lines.

Set up and operated,Program OKK and Monach CNC Mills working from blueprints according to specifications. Working Short Term Contract Relocate to Ocala

Belcan Corporation, LLC, Cincinnati, OH

CNC Machinist/Set up Operator Programer (10/3/2011 to 10/28/2011)

Contracted to Miami Machine creating new parts and repairing old parts For Paper IND. and other lines.

Set up and operated,Program Mazak and Haas CNC Mills working from blueprints according to specifications.

Working Short Term Contract

Belcan Corporation, LLC, Cincinnati, OH

CNC Machinist/Set up Operator (8/2010 to 1/2011)

Contracted to Barnes Aerospace creating new parts and repairing old parts for General Electric, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and other lines.

Set up and operated Mazak and Haas CNC Mills working from blueprints according to specifications.

Lay off due to loss of contract.

QPS Companies, Beaver Dam, WI

Operator (Temp. employee) (12/2009 to end of 12/2009)

Set up and programmed Haas and KOMO Fanuc Mills and set up and operated TREE, working from blueprints, according to specifications, to complete the jobs. Made modifications as needed.

Temp employment ended when job was completed.

Randstad US, Oshkosh, WI

Machinist/Operator (Temp. employee) (11/2009 to 12/2009)

Set up and programmed Fanuc lathes and operated Kia Lathe turning centers and Haas CNC Mills working from blueprints, according to specifications, to complete the jobs.

Temp employment ended when job was completed

Mayflower Movers, Mayville, WI

Owner/Operator/Truck Driver (7/2009 to 11/2009)

Independent driver for moving company. Loading, unloading, and hauling household items on the East Coast.

Lay off due to lack of work.

Ocala Fabrication, Incorporated, Ocala, FL

CNC Machinist (2/2007 to 7/2009)

Set up and programmed Fanuc Lathes, Macro (variable programming) Mills, Tm-2, Vf-2, Vf-3, Vf-4, and operated Haas CNC Equipment, working from blueprints according to specifications. Made jigs and fixtures and modifications as needed for jobs. Used AutoCAD v2000, v 2002, v2003, E drawing and Solid Works software.

Performed Quality Control and Maintenance duties and operated forklifts and manual equipment.

Served as Group Leader, training entry level machine operators and completed machine repairs.

Relocated to Wisconsin for a better opportunity.

Graebel Moving, Ocala, FL

Owner/Operator/Truck Driver (11/2004 to 2/2007)

Independent driver for moving company. Loading, unloading, and hauling household items on the East Coast.

Left to pursue better opportunity.

Medx 96, Anthony, FL

CNC Machinist (12/2003 to 11/2004)

Set up and programmed Fanuc Mills and operated Haas CNC Equipment, TM-1 mill, working from blueprints according to specifications. Made modifications as needed to complete jobs.

Performed Quality Control and Maintenance duties and operated manual tool room equipment.

Made jigs and fixtures.

Lay off due to job elimination.

Service Industry, Incorporated, Ocala, FL

CNC Machinist (3/2002 to 5/2003)

Programmed Fanuc and Macro (variable programming) mills. Set up and operated Mazak 3 axis VTM, Comet 4 axis VTM, CNC Mill Equipment working from blueprints according to specifications. Made modifications as needed to complete jobs.

Performed Quality Control and Maintenance operations and manual equipment.

Trained entry level machine operators.

Lay off due to lack of work.

Dixie Metal Products, Incorporated, Ocala, FL

NC Programmer/Machinist (9/2001 to 3/2002)

Set up, programmed and operated NC drill and punching machines. Operated cranes, CNC Plasma table and worked from blue prints and modified as needed to complete job with specifications.

Performed Quality Control and Maintenance operations and manual equipment.

Trained entry level machine operators.

Left for a better opportunity.

Praxair Surface Technology, Incorporated, Hillsboro, OH

CNC Machinist (5/1997 to 12/2000)

Set up, programmed and operated CNC Fanuc VTL lathes, Vertical/Horizontal Fanuc Mills and made new parts and repaired old parts for General Electric and Pratt & Whitney working in a team environment.

Trained entry level machine operators and operated cranes and forklifts.

Lay off due to corporate downsizing.

MAC Tools (Stanley Works), Incorporated, Sabina, OH

Tool and Die Maker (4/1977 to 5/1997)

Set up, programmed, and operated Fanuc and Achromatic CNC lathes and mills, as well as wire and ram EDM equipment working from blueprints, modifying as needed, to complete the job within specifications.

Performed Quality Control and Maintenance duties and operated manual tool room equipment, salt bath heat treating, welders and forklifts.

Served as Safety Coordinator as well as Group Leader on 2nd shift over ten machinists.

Made jigs and fixtures and did machine repairs. Created the dies and tooling for the production line, and created fixtures for outside Stanley divisions.

Lay off due to the closing of the MAC Tool Division.

Education

Clearwater High School, Clearwater, FL - GED 1975

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