Andrew Dudas

Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strongworth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

I've set up moulders for the past 13 yrs I took a step away and started reading programs for cnc and thermwood machines reading G-code I use calipers and read blue prints for material everyday quality checks and record my days work with the icim program Adjusted machine feed rates according to specifications Diagnosed mechanical problems made necessary repairs to keep machines running smoothly Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining Reported defective material produced by the machines to supervisor Performed minor repairs on machines when needed Verified dimensions of finished components against drawings or templates Checked accuracy of finished products using measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers Changed worn cutting tools when necessary. Performed routine maintenance on machines, including lubrication and cleaning Monthly tpms Cleaned work area daily for safety purposes Attached identifying tags or labels to finished products before packing them for shipment Read blueprints and other instructions to determine product specifications and tool requirements Followed safety procedures while operating machinery Programmed CNC equipment using CAD/CAM software Trained new machinists on proper equipment usage and safety protocols Fabricated custom fixtures to support unique machining requirements Designed fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs I've been in the manufacturing business for 16 yrs. I would love to make a change in doing something else, or make a future at what I'm doing now.

Graduated in 2003 from Halls High School.