Machine operator
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Performed various routine tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and conduct preventive maintenance on assigned machines. Inspected parts to the specifications and made adjustments to maintain quality standards. Set up and operated production machines per established procedures and guidelines. Read and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery.

• Performed activities to ensure proper machine start-up and operation, on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operated and monitored multiple pieces of equipment during operation, resulting in high-quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Effectively communicated with team members and supported teams for continuous production of top-notch products with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Continually maintained good housekeeping and sanitation standards at the workplace.

Determined and set controls to direct machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant stream, depth, point of cut & clipping strategies, and programmed activity of CNC machines running parts for the precise and accurate product.

• Maintained logs, records, and documents and finished important desk work.
• Identified machine issues and changed machines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Checked completed workpieces to guarantee conformance to details, utilizing instruments, formats, and installations.
• Utilized precision instruments like dial markers and micrometers to explore errors.
• Consulted with control engineers to check and guarantee the proper working of CNC machines.
• Operated hand tools, including grinders, shapers, and lathes.

Monitored machines to ensure optimum running and meet daily production quota during each shift. Assisted with reducing setup time and weekly machine-hours factory-wide. Handled offsets within a short period according to standard safety procedures.

• Performed overall machine maintenance by controlling maximum loads, adjusting machine speed, oiling equipment, and modifying settings based on production needs.
• Assisted with decreasing setup times from 9 seconds to 6 seconds, leading to a total reduction of machine time of 21 hours per week and a yearly saving of $300K in maintenance costs.
• Maintained production output above 105% by monitoring machine operation closely and installing system upgrades, ensuring constant product quality throughout each shift.
• Recorded data on machine status logs periodically including breakdown documentation, actions taken, equipment replacement, and overall inventory file records.
• Loaded overweight sheet metals onto machines according to safety standards and ensured proper placement before the beginning of the production cycle.

Identified opportunities for improvement in manufacturing and programming methods, fixturing, and tooling. Demonstrated ability to set up, program, and operate DMG MORI, MAZAK, and TOSHIBA machines. Assisted with inspection and validation activities using various types of equipment.

• Recommended measures to improve methods, equipment performance and efficiency, and quality of products.
• Estimated requisitions and inspected materials before setting up machines and equipment to run jobs.
• Analyzed and resolved work problems, assisted workers in solving mechanical issues, and maintained time and production records.
• Ensured components are manufactured/machined per client specifications and are packed and shipped securely and on time.
• Sourced, negotiated, and worked with third-party vendors to order parts and tooling supplies as needed for daily operations and filling orders.

Managed operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware reviewing production schedules, process procedures, specification, and performing sequential start-up. Conducted automated equipment set-up functions including loading of electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, and chemicals.

• Monitored the shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, raw card assemblies, and production quality for the automated equipment and peripheral hardware.
• Recorded data required for statistical process control for inventory management.
• Performed sequential shutdown including the cleaning of the automated equipment or peripheral hardware.

Ensured that all documentation and records were accurate according to appropriate company procedures. Trained new machinery technicians and updated/developed work processes and procedures. Developed relationships to foster teamwork, unity, and purpose.

• Performed and documented in-process inspections, including measuring and validating raw materials and parts according to customer requests.
• Inspected machines and completed components by following procedures and processes related to loading and machine control.
• Traveled to different locations in the Los Angeles area to inspect machinery and components for clients in the food and beverage, personal hygiene, and medical industries.
• Checked work orders to ensure part numbers, revision numbers, and materials were accurate and adequate pieces were pulled for each job.
• Engaged in the production of metallic and nonmetallic parts and components, applying experience and knowledge of machine shop procedures.