About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3826994
MANUAL MACHINIST | LATHE & HORIZONTAL MILL OPERATOR | SETUPS & DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION
Core Expertise
- Operating manual lathes and horizontal mills; extensive machine setup expertise.
- Tooling selection and job changeovers across varied shop production requirements.
- Blueprint interpretation and GD&T-informed inspection to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and quality control procedures.
- Material handling with forklift and overhead crane operation; cement lining lead responsibilities.
Project Background
- Supported continuous-production and job-shop environments producing small to large machined components.
- Performed machine setups, tool selection, and on-machine adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
- Conducted visual and dimensional inspections to enforce customer specifications and reduce rework.
- Trained and mentored operators on inspection techniques and shop safety best practices.
- Operated saws and coil-manufacturing equipment in utility-focused component production lines.
Key Skills
- Manual lathes | Horizontal mills | Band saws
- Blueprint reading | GD&T familiarity | Dimensional inspection
- Calipers | Micrometers | Gauges
- Tooling selection | Machine setup | Job changeovers
- Forklift operation | Overhead crane operation | Forklift certified
- Basic CNC exposure | Introductory programming familiarity
Education
- Coursework in Business Administration — Southern Junior College of Business
- High School Diploma — Holy Family High School
Awards & Recognition
- Forklift certification
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response) training
- Valid driver's license
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced manual machinist with over 20 years of lathe and mill operation experience, including long-term service in a major pipe manufacturing environment. Demonstrates reliable machine setup, tooling selection, blueprint/GD&T interpretation, and dimensional inspection skills while training operators and supporting quality systems. Ready to contribute dependable shop-floor expertise and improve production consistency in a job-shop setting.
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