CNC Machinist

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Accomplished, diligent, and highly competent professional equipped with in-depth knowledge of analyzing and interpreting complex drawings combined with proficiency in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) shipyard and electric boat. Precision machinist able to produce small quantities of precision parts or small production runs. Proficient computer control programmer and operator, highly skilled in operating and maintaining a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations. Strong background working with controlled materials, exotic metals, and ballistic steels in cast, cold-rolled, forged, heat treated, annealed forms, and others. Solid skills in establishing and cultivating productive working relationships with all contacts within line of work; eager to pursue a career with focus on computer numeric control and further hone expertise as CNC Machinist while achieving career progression.

- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, specifications, charts, and tables; create sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed and strategize on the best sequence of operation

- Able to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining through closely observing machine operation, adjusting machine controls or control media as necessary

- Scrutinize first run piece and conduct thorough spot checks on succeeding pieces to ensure conformance to specifications

- Confer with engineers, production staff, programmers, and other skilled professionals to resolve machining or assembly problems

- Demonstrate ability to work exceptionally in accomplishing various tasks with increasing responsibilities

KEY STRENGTHS

APTITUDE - EXPERTISE - KNOWLEDGE - MASTERY - PROFESSIONALISM

Proficient in Reactor Shield Plating - Reactor Cooling System Components - Weapon System Components

Hull Plating - Structural Components - Machine Foundations - Mast and Dive Plane Components

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman-Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company - Newport News, VA

The only producer of nuclear aircraft carriers in the United States.

CNC MACHINIST 2001-2006

- Set up and operated vertical machining centers; efficiently executed job instructions, programming the machine according to parts specifications including the CNC program, setup sheet, tool list, job routing, part drawings, and in-process quality instructions

- Assumed numerous responsibilities while meeting drawing and work package requirements and for holding tolerances

- Located suitable tool holders, tools, and fixtures, entered tool length and offsets; accountable for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines

- Utilized Photogrammetry CNC points to carry out set ups on the Gidding and Lewis VF-15 vertical machining center focusing on the sheer size of the parts to be machined; performed milling threading, thread hobbing, and tapping

- Continuously edit and rewrite the provided programs or create own program to get the job done

- Proactively involved in various types of operations such as milling, drilling,, thread-hobbing and tapping

- Worked on the Wielder E 50 and E 70 CNC Engine Lathe and assumed full programming responsibility; determined the proper machining order and tolerances involved as well as prevailed over complex problems

- Proficiently oversaw external and internal operations including drilling and drilling cycles, and threading cycles, roughing cycles, finishing cycles, grooving cycles, as well as all programming the shapes and angle involved

- Noted details on Opportunities For Improvement (OFIs), which facilitated modification to the machine’s protective housing to enable for longer parts and components to be machined

- Performed measurements while running the program and made all adjustments needed to ensure customer specifications were met

- Provided exceptional performance in working around 2500 hours of overtime with great attendance

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA IN MACHINIST 1: 2001

Tennessee Technology Center - Morristown, TN

Chosen to represent he class at a job fair to demonstrate computerized machining computers

RELEVANT TRAINING

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Conventional Lathe and Milling Machines Layouts; Blueprint Interpretation; CNC Mill and CNC Lathe; EDM Wire and EDM Sinker; CAD and CAM Computers

Training in GD&T Dimensioning

Training in Machining Sub-safe nuclear parts and components (Atomic School)

ACTIVITIES

4-Year Environmental Health and Safety Task Team Member

- Engaged in various functions related to job safety analysis, safety inspections, and accident investigations

- Utilized communication system such as safety reminders, newsletters, electronic message board; maintained effective communication with the management and co-workers

- Monitored injury trends and unsafe acts and provided safety tips as necessary; efficiently handled environmental concerns such as spills, leaky containers, and inadequate labeling of materials

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