Joseph "David" Madeford
Akron,IN
Summary
Accomplished machinist with extensive experience at Medtronic, Inc., specializing in CNC machine operation and quality control. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste through innovative process improvements. Detail-oriented and adaptable, skilled in blueprint reading and machine setup, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards while delivering high-quality components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Medtronics, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
08.1998 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for medical devices.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted regular inspections and quality checks to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve manufacturing workflows and efficiency.
- Trained junior machinists on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased production output.
- Maintained machinery through routine maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards throughout operations.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers CMM and other measuring devices to verify precise tolerances.
- Operated lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and mills.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- 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.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of machined parts against strict industry standards.
- Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers CMM and other measuring devices.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data, including machine settings, run times, output quantities, and quality inspection results.
- Performed final quality inspection of finished products based on established procedures.
- Documented appropriate quality inspection report information.
- Achieved consistent product quality by adhering to strict machining parameters and conducting detailed inspections of finished pieces.
- Upheld a high standard of craftsmanship with thorough quality control inspections before delivery and installation.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams to address any discrepancies identified during inspections or audits promptly.
- Assured product quality control by conducting visual inspections before packaging and reporting any damaged items immediately for replacement or further investigation.
- Trained new inspectors on proper inspection techniques and company procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Operated and calibrated CMM equipment to ensure precise measurements of components.
- Conducted inspections and quality control assessments on manufactured parts to maintain standards.
- Documented measurement results and maintained detailed records for compliance audits.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve discrepancies in dimensional specifications.
- Ensured consistent adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through analysis of measurement data and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
- Enhanced CMM machine performance by conducting routine maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Reduced scrap rates by identifying sources of error in the manufacturing process and recommending effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, maintaining meticulous records of inspection results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between design, manufacturing, and quality control processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
Education
No Degree - Tool And Dye
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INHigh School Diploma -
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Akron, Indiana05-1994
Skills
Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- CMM operation PC-DMIS
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Specification reading
- Production documentation
- Fanuc controls
- Thread and plug gauges
- Numerical accuracy
- Milling and turning
- Measurement tools
- Reading micrometers, calipers, ht indicator, dial indicator, and other measuring equipment
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Inspection processes
Timeline
Machinist
Medtronics, Inc.
08.1998 - Current
No Degree - Tool And Dye
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Tippecanoe Valley High School