Sherman Phelps
Asheboro
Summary
Talented Machinist with 39 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
PT SME MIll
Timken
06.1998 - Current
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
Machine Operator
K&C Machine
09.1984 - 08.1998
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Machinist Wire EDM Programmer/Operator Specialist
Unique Tool
08.1991 - 05.1998
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
Education
Online Further Education - Industrial Maintenance
Tooling SME
03.2018
Certificate - Electrical Saftey Standards
Impact Maintenance & Reliability Solutions
Greensboro, NC04.2010
Mazatrol Fusion Programming Class
MAZAK Corporation
Florence, KY06.2008
Electrical Control Troubleshooting
Impact Learning Center
Greensboro, NC03.2007
Hydraulics
Impact Learning Center
Greensboro, NC01.2007
Custom Excel 2000
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Greensboro, NC04.2005
Internal Auditing For Quality Managment Systems
Smithers Management Consulting
Charlotte, NC09.1999
Advanced Wire EDM Operation
MC Machinery Systems INC
Chicago, IL02.1996
Advance Wire EDM
Morningstar CAD/CAM/DNC
Albemarle, NC05.1993
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC11.1991
Wire EDM
Mitsubishi International Corporation
Chicago, IL03.1991
High School Diploma -
Eastern Randolph High School
Ramseur, NC06.1984
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Complex Terminology Interpretation
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Goal Minded
- Team Leader
- CNC programming
- Machinist
Travel, Hunting
I love to cruise. Have been to the Bahama's, Caymen Islands, Cozumel,...We love to travel to Florida Cocoa Beach, Daytona, St Pete's Beach. Have also been to Gulf Shores Alabama &New Orleans on family trips...
Am a avid hunter. I love to spend time in nature with family & friends!
Timeline
PT SME MIll
Timken
06.1998 - Current
Machinist Wire EDM Programmer/Operator Specialist
Unique Tool
08.1991 - 05.1998
Machine Operator
K&C Machine
09.1984 - 08.1998
Online Further Education - Industrial Maintenance
Tooling SME
Certificate - Electrical Saftey Standards
Impact Maintenance & Reliability Solutions
Mazatrol Fusion Programming Class
MAZAK Corporation
Electrical Control Troubleshooting
Impact Learning Center
Hydraulics
Impact Learning Center
Custom Excel 2000
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Internal Auditing For Quality Managment Systems
Smithers Management Consulting
Advanced Wire EDM Operation
MC Machinery Systems INC
Advance Wire EDM
Morningstar CAD/CAM/DNC
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Randolph Community College
Wire EDM
Mitsubishi International Corporation
High School Diploma -
Eastern Randolph High School
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