James Flynn
Greenfield
Summary
Adept CNC Machine Operator with a proven track record at Kennametal, enhancing product quality and reducing waste through meticulous CNC programming and machine setup. Skilled in blueprint reading and effective communication, I excel in precision machining and coaching team members, achieving notable efficiency improvements and consistently surpassing quality standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Kennametal
06.1987 - 04.2025
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
- Troubleshot technical issues effectively, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining high levels of output.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- SPC charting
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA06-2013
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Computer skills
- Running machines
- Micrometers & calipers for measuring
- CNC Part Smart programming
- Quality inspection
- Part inspection
- Tool selection
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Setting up machines
- Machine loading
- Manual machining
- Speeds and feeds
- Work order interpretation
- Written and verbal communication
- Fanuc controls & robots
- Lathe set up
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Kennametal
06.1987 - 04.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Greenfield Community College
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