Description
👤 **About Me:**
34 years old, 8 years behind the lathe. Vocational degree in Machining. 5th-Class certified. I've progressed from an apprentice to an independent machinist who can reverse-engineer and fabricate a critical part from a worn sample when the blueprint is missing and the deadline is "yesterday."
📈 **Professional Track Record:**
• **Precision Machining (2015–2018):** Production of shafts, bushings, and rings for pump equipment. Mastered finish turning to 0.001" tolerances on alloy steels.
• **Short-Run Custom Parts (2018–2021):** Fabricated non-standard components from customer sketches. Worked with diverse materials from mild steel to bronze and Delrin. Cut custom threads and tapers.
• **Emergency Repair Machining (2021–Present):** Reverse-engineered a broken conveyor auger from a worn sample in 2 days, selecting the right speeds/feeds for wear-resistant steel, getting the plant back online while the OEM part was on a 2-month backorder.
🛠️ **Core Competencies:**
• Equipment: Manual engine lathes (16K20, 1K62, 1A616) with deep kinematic understanding.
• Tooling: Carbide inserts, drills, reamers, taps, dies. Self-sharpening.
• Metrology: Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators.
• Operations: OD/ID turning, threading (metric, ACME, buttress), steady rest work.
✨ **Career Expectations:**
• Target Salary: $55,000 USD annually.
• Seeking a stable role in the Columbus, OH area where craftsmanship and problem-solving are valued.
• Setup: On-site.