Kenneth Bray Jr.
Selma
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Knowledge in loading, unloading, and programming lasers and break press.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Break Press/Laser Operator
Versatile Metal Works
01.2012 - Current
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Met time and quality expectations by completing accurate work in line with specifications.
- Set up and operated equipment in work area according to factory standards.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- MIG and TIG welding
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
Break Press/Laser Operator
Midwest Metals
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Met time and quality expectations by completing accurate work in line with specifications.
- Complied with plant safety procedures to maintain safe production environment.
- Set up and operated equipment in work area according to factory standards.
- Located proper tooling, checked heights and adjusted settings.
- Understood and executed orders given by laser programmer and senior production staff.
- MIG and TIG welding
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
Education
GED -
Muncie Central High School
Muncie, INSkills
- Machine Setup
- Dimensional Measurement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Personnel Training
- Basic Mathematics
- Blueprint Review
- Tooling Requirements
- Speed and Feed Control
- Computer Controlled Devices
- Job Preparation and Set-Up
- Parts and Materials Inspection
- Simple Program Writing
- Laser Cutting and Measuring
- Hoist and Crane Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Dimensional Data Entry
- Forklift Safety
- Blueprints Interpretation
- Hydraulic Press
- Machine Alignment
- Fault Diagnosis
- Product Packaging
- Machine Sequencing
- Lathe Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Management
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machine Operation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Tooling Changes
- Equipment Repairs
- Machine Maintenance
- Machine Setup and Calibration
- Machine and Tooling Cleaning
- CNC Milling Machines
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Blueprints Reading
- Quality Inspection
- Machine Programming
- Tool Installation and Alignment
Timeline
Break Press/Laser Operator
Versatile Metal Works
01.2012 - Current
Break Press/Laser Operator
Midwest Metals
01.2000 - 01.2012
GED -
Muncie Central High School
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