Heath Blair
North Liberty
Summary
Detail-oriented Junior Machinist skilled in blueprint reading, machine operation, and quality control. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring precise measurements and adherence to specifications. Started my education in mechanical engineering to chase my love for problem solving and detail oriented solutions for complex problems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Machinist
Master Roll Manufacturing
New Carlisle, IN
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components meeting specifications.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for accurate machining tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Calibrated measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances consistently.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Was trained on and utilized overhead cranes, gib cranes and forklifts
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2028
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Precise measuring
- Visual inspection
- Surface grinding
- Centerless grinding
- Reading micrometers
Certification
- NIMS OSHA Certification
- NIMS Inspection Certification
- NIMS CNC lathe operation Certification
- Forklift operation Training - Jan 5 2024
- Stage 1 Cryogenics, Master Roll Manufacturing - Oct 23 2022
Timeline
Junior Machinist
Master Roll Manufacturing
04.2022 - 03.2024
Mechanical Engineering
Valparaiso University