General Machinist 
Twenty Years of Experience in All Areas of Machining

OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, responsible, dependable, hardworking professional seeking new career
due to relocation. Twenty years of working experience in machining.  Seven years
working experience as a painters assistant. Adept at seeing the problem and
finding the correct solution.  Readily adapts to new tasks.  Able to use past
experiences to benefit new opportunities.

General Machining Experience: 
Set up, programmed, and operated: Lathes, Fadal 4020 mill 4 axis, Fadal 3016
mill 4 axis, Okuma Howa mill 4 axis, Bridgeport, Porting Machine, Arch Welder,
Fabrication Machine. 
Performed precision measurements and layouts: Able to calculate and measure
accurately so as not to wasted time or materials. 
Skilled knowledge of technical instruments: 
       Micrometers- inside, outside, pitch, depth
       Gauges- depth, surface, height, ring, plug

       Scales- six inch through twelve inch

       Calipers- dial and vernier

       Dial Indicators

Used Fixtures: Dividing heads, indexing heads, vises, knees, angle plates,
steady and follow rests. 
Worked with Many Documents: Blueprints, sketches, machinery handbooks, and
military standards. 
ISO 9000: Developed ISO 9000 inspection documents. 
Machined a broad range of materials: To include but not limited to; mild steel,
stainless 303, 304, 316, 316L, 17.4 steel, monel, brass, aluminum, titanium, and
Teflon. 

Other Work Related Experience:
Prepping and then Painting Vehicles. Ran home business painting tractors for
approximatly six months.  Seven years experience prepping commercial busses for
paint at New Flyer.  Duties and skills include but are not limited to washing,
sanding, filling, repairing, and priming framework. Also repairing fiberglass
portions and manuvering busses into different areas.  

Key Skills: 
Trouble Shooting and Problem Analysis
Machine Repair and Operation
Blueprint Analysis
Welding Knowledge
Lathes
Porting Machine
Broad Range of Material Machining Experience
Precision Calculations and Measurements
Operator Self Inspection on ISO 9000
Independent Worker and Team Player
Tested and Rated New Tools and Machines
Able to Use, Maintian, and Clean all Types of Painting Equipment
Small and Large Engine Repair
Farm Work
Handyman Skills
Leader Who always does the right thing
Able to Train Others
Always Finishes the Job at Hand

JOB HISTORY
Painters Assistant: New Flyer, St. Cloud,MN                           2002-
Current 
Machinist: Tescom Corporation, Elk River, MN
1983-2001 
Builder: Scandinavian Log Homes, Becker, MN        
1980-1982 
General Laborer:  Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, MN        
1975-1980 

Education
St.Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud MN-
CNC Vertical Machining Course, 1995
Machine Shop I-II, 1983
Becker High School- High School Diploma, 1973