Gary Lowrance
forest city
Summary
Results-driven grinding technician with a strong background in machine optimization and quality assurance. Known for troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, ensuring high production standards while adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
grind tech a
timken
Forest City
12.2000 - 01.2026
- Adjusted machine settings based on material types and specifications for optimal performance.
- Operated centerless grinding machines, ensuring production of precision parts.
- Monitored operations to maintain consistent quality standards throughout production process.
- Monitored machine operations to ensure consistent quality and performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on grinding machines for optimal function.
- Inspected finished products for defects using measuring tools and gauges.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the manufacturing environment.
- Communicate with team members regarding any issues related to grinding operations.
- Determine sequence of operations such as roughing passes followed by finishing passes.
- Inspect finished pieces for conformance with specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Record data from process control systems into logbooks or computer databases.
- Troubleshoot problems regarding grinding processes and make necessary adjustments in order to maintain product quality levels.
- Load and adjust workpieces onto the machine, using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Set up and operate centerless grinding machines to grind cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal workpieces to blueprint specifications.
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment such as replacing worn abrasives, refilling coolant tanks, cleaning parts or changing filters.
- Follow established safety procedures when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Train new employees in the setup and operation of centerless grinding machines.
- Perform regular safety checks on machinery to ensure safe operation.
- Monitor grinding operations by observing temperatures, sounds, and other indications of proper functioning.
- Calculate cutting times for each piece based on size, shape, material properties.
- Maintain records of production quantity and quality, including scrap amounts and causes for rejection or rework.
- Adjust speed, feed rate, coolant flow, and depth of cut according to specified requirements.
- Make minor repairs or adjustments to correct problems with alignment or malfunctioning components.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be ground, type of material used.
- Monitored tools and machines and performed minor repairs.
- Reviewed and interpreted work instructions and diagrams to determine project specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holston High School
Knoxville, TN06-1979
Skills
- Machine operation
- Precision measurement
- Equipment maintenance
- Grinding process optimization
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality control monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
grind tech a
timken
12.2000 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Holston High School