Machinist Resume Samples

The job role of a Machinist is to set up and operate a variety of machine tools for producing precision parts and instruments. The job description includes fabricating and modifying parts to repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines. Essential roles and responsibilities associated to the post are listed on the Machinist Resume as follows – calculating tolerances or dimensions; adjusting parts to required specifications, setting up and adjusting specialized machine tools; monitoring the feed and speed of the machines, checking operational efficiency of the machine periodically; and diagnosing machine tool malfunctions.

The most successful resumes depict the following qualifications – the ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements, proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, manuals, and schematics; good at math, physical stamina; and experience in using manual, automated and semi-automated tools and machines. Employers select resumes that highlight a diploma from a vocational school.

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Jr. Machinist Resume

Objective : 3 years of experience as a Machinist. Highly-skilled Machinist dedicated to producing and repairing mechanical equipment with precision and strong attention to detail. Machinist bringing a strong background in CNC machining, micro-soldering, and safety auditing.

Skills : CNC Machine Operation, Good Communication, Fast Learner, Efficient Troubleshooter, Basic Computer, Strong Mechanical Aptitude, and Mechanical Hand/Power Tools.

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Description :

  1. Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines, and mills, planers, shapers, and grinders.
  2. Overhauled heavy machinery such as pumps, fans, governors and gear reducers.
  3. Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce the likelihood of injury.
  4. Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.
  5. Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
  6. Interpreted drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
  7. Manufactured piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
  8. Routinely monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  9. Obtained blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.
  10. Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Associate


Inspector/Machinist Resume

Summary : My experience is as a Machinist with 10 years' experience in reviewing work orders, running several different machines simultaneously in a 5S environment and reading blueprints.

Skills : Computer Aided Drafting, Building Construction, Print Reading & Sketching, Plant Propagation, Landscape Design, and Architectural Drafting.

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Description :

  1. Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately.
  2. Fabricated tools, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  3. Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools.
  4. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and workpieces for future reference.
  5. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.
  6. Operated lathe machine for cutting small and large parts for tolerances of 1/ 16 - 1/8 or less.
  7. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.
  8. Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to the type of metal and finish specifications.
  9. Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness, and parallelism.
  10. Followed casting contour and avoided undercutting and removal of surfaces.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Associate


Quality Control/ Machinist Resume

Summary : 19+ years of experience as a Machinist. Precision Sr Machinist who thrives in a dynamically changing environment while working as a team member and meeting all production deadlines. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to the satisfaction of the customer.

Skills : AS 9100 Certified ISO 9001 Certified ISO 13485 ITAR Sections VII, VIII And XI, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Effective Communication, Human Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Training, and Education, Heavy, and Light Equipment Operation.

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Description :

  1. Operating heavy duty lathes, boring machines, and mills, planers, shapers, and grinders.
  2. Overhauling heavy machinery such as pumps, fans, governors and gear reducers.
  3. Adhering to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce the likelihood of injury.
  4. Developing an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.
  5. Studying blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
  6. Selecting, aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on Haas CNC vertical mill.
  7. Interpreting drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
  8. Manufacturing piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
  9. Lubricating parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  10. Obtaining blueprints and ordered support materials from suppliers and engineers.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Training

CNC Machinist Resume

Headline : 5+ years of experience as a Machinist. Seeking to pursue my career, and gain as much knowledge as possible to be successful in my profession.

Skills : Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Effective Communication, Human Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Training And Education, Heavy And Light Equipment Operation, Maintenance, Welding, and Computer Sciences.

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Description :

  1. Fabricated anything from 16 gauge plate to 10 plates, also using a hydraulic brake press and a 10-foot roller.
  2. Running a clausing CNC 3 axis knee mill for 3 months and was then promoted again to an Okuma gene l400e CNC turning center.
  3. Incharge of our machine shop supplies ordering along with other material and supplies orders for the rest of the fabrication shop.
  4. Working with customers to make sure we send out all quality parts and to meet an expected date of delivery.
  5. Running a Harrison alpha 400 lathes, and a Harrison manual lathe for smaller jobs that we receive.
  6. Keeping a very neat and organized machine shop.
  7. Performing operations with multi-axis machining, multi-axis lathes, and live tooling methods.
  8. Completing machine set up for operation in a close tolerance machining environment.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Associate

Machinist Operator Resume

Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Machinist. I would like to work for a company that will enhance the skills I already have as well as provide the opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Skills : Forklift Operator, Die Cast Machinist, CNC Setup And Operation, Conventional Mill and Lathe Operation, and Precision Measurement Tools.

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Description :

  1. Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
  2. Aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
  3. Selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in the preparation of machinery work.
  4. Setting up, adjust, and operating all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
  5. Measuring, examining, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  6. Setting controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
  7. Maintaining industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
  8. Observing and listening to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
  9. Checking workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
  10. Consistently maintaining tolerance and requirement standards of electrical enclosures.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Diploma

Production Machinist Resume

Summary : 15+ years of experience as a Machinist. Highly-skilled Machinist dedicated to producing mechanical equipment with precision and strong attention to detail.

Skills : Mechanic, Windows, Welding, Fabrication, Equipment Operator

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Description :

  1. Supported the laboratory department in designing custom jigs and other fixtures to required specifications.
  2. Completed intricate repairs to support all departments within the organization.
  3. Controlled inventory processes including ordering and tracking deliveries of all materials.
  4. Created detailed reports with Labtec software to ensure quality control of damaged parts.
  5. Cross-referenced and increased inventory accuracy by driving improvements and best practices implementation to ensure minimum stock levels for key materials.
  6. Conducted setup, operation of a Jet lathe and Versa-mill for the purpose of fabricating parts and special tools for construction equipment, armored vehicles, mine clearance equipment, and cargo vehicles.
  7. Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines, and mills, shapers, and grinders.
  8. Consulted welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
B.Tech

Machinist/ Production Resume

Objective : 2 years of experience as a Machinist. Meticulous machinist, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Healthcare, manufacturing.

Skills : Dimensions, Editing, Grinders, Lathes, Machine Tools, Machinery, Machinery Lubrication, Machining, Mathematics, Micrometers, Milling Cutters, and Vernier Calipers.

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Description :

  1. Fabricate, assemble, service, maintain, repair, and test fluid power equipment.
  2. Follow blueprints, schematics, or drawings using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
  3. Verify conformance to specifications using instruments, such as micrometers, venire, and calipers.
  4. Assemble fluid power components such as pumps, motors, values, and controls using hand tools and holding devices.
  5. Connects the unit to test equipment, and analyzes and records data such as fluid pressure, measure flow, and leakage.
  6. Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused on tasks such as micrometers inside and outside vernier calipers, dial indicators.
  7. Proactively constructed programs for electrical enclosures as well as underground and transportation equipment.
  8. Actively contributed to safety audit assessments and management as an active member of the safety committee.
  9. Operated a horizontal boring mill as well as the machine responsible for all electrical enclosures.
  10. Completed and updated all work orders, records of service calls and work logs.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Associate

CNC Machinist, Setup/Operator Resume

Summary : 12+ years of experience as a Machinist. Looking forward to helping your company succeed and apply my skills in accomplishing a quality working environment.

Skills : Setup, Manual And CNC Machining, Training New Employees, Running Overhead Cranes, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical, Oracle, and Peoplesoft.

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Description :

  1. Operating a surface grinder, hand grinders, shears, breaks, all types of equipment used in fabricating.
  2. Working very closely to our designers and our engineers to accomplish our goals at hand.
  3. Manufacturing and repairing of a wide variety of paper, heavy equipment, and steel-related parts.
  4. Developing and improving the method of doing repeat parts, improving throughput and accuracy.
  5. Interpreting drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
  6. Maintaining, set up, operate, program and repair a Haas, and Mori Seiki lathe. Operate Fanuc controls.
  7. Selecting, aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on CNC lathes and mills.
  8. Adhering to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce the likelihood of injury.
  9. Interpreting drawings and plan work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
HS

Setup Machinist Resume

Summary : 8 years of experience as a Machinist. Highly-skilled Machinist dedicated to producing mechanical equipment with precision and strong attention to detail.

Skills : Fast Learner, Keen Manual Dexterity, Proficient In Autocad, Computer-aided Design Program, Efficient Troubleshooter, Bilingual Spanish, English, Problem Solving, and Make Adjustments In Design.

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Description :

  1. Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
  2. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.
  3. Set up and operating CNC vertical machining centers Fadal, Deckel Maho, Makino, Haas and chevalier surface grinder.
  4. Set up and operating manual machining centers Bridgeport, hem saw, Gardner surface grinder, grand rapids surface grinder.
  5. Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of all dimensions.
  6. Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.
  7. Fabricated tools, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  8. Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools.
  9. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and workpieces for future reference.
  10. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Construction

Lead Machinist Resume

Objective : Manufacturing expert who creates ideas and produces 100% positive results. Recommends and works in engineering department on all products with machining/tooling capability to ensure optimum results of finished product with no rework in either department in turn increasing production. Driven to solve problems using team tactics and consensus building.

Skills : CNC Setup, and Operation, Conventional Mill and Lathe Operation, Precision Measurement Tools, Blueprint Interpretation, Extremely Quick Learner, and Numerical Controls.

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Description :

  1. Create Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  2. Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  3. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  4. Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  5. Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  6. Check workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
  7. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality improve production times and reduce costs.
  8. Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
  9. Tool making worked with the personnel department in the hiring and training of new employees.
  10. Setup and running of engine lathe, Bridgeport mill, surface grinder, and drill press to close tolerance.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Diploma