Manage day to day operations, employee tasks, and inspect/process completed parts to end-user.• Metrology• Evaluate and requisition purchasing of tooling and supplies.• Ordering of commercial parts.• Full assembly of machined parts.• Collaborated with coworkers to problem solve product and processing issues.• Updated the metrology processes by updating tooling and implemented software.• Procured future contracts based on professional relationships.

Led start-to-finish production of parts primarily used in the manufacture of submarines.• Set up and operated manual and CNC machine tools. Deburred, shaped, formed and finished parts according to work instruction. Organized, staged and moved materials as required.• Evaluated and requisitioned purchased tooling and supplies.• Performed preventive maintenance duties.• Collaborated with coworkers to problem solve product and processing issues.• Negotiated price of parts ordered to save employer significant funds.• Implemented process changes.

Worked from blueprints and specs in cell environment to produce aerospace parts.• Set up and operated equipment and machine components to ensure compliance to blueprint specifications. Pre-set tooling as required.• Moved material between workstations and cells to ensure flow of work. Maintained functional and orderly work cell. Complied with safety rules. Completed required documentation.• Partnered with leadership to improve processes.• Self-inspected conformance to specifications using appropriate inspection tools.• Participated in company-wide apprenticeship - worked six months in following cells: CNC machining, forming, inspection, tool & die; heat-treating operations and material handling.