Jason Cupp

Lead Machinist

Metalworking Solutions

Collaborated with engineers for design improvements, resulting in reduced material waste and optimized production processes.
Served as a key contributor in cross-departmental projects, fostering collaboration between machinists, technicians, and engineers.
Studied blueprints or layouts on workpieces to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of workpieces.
Consistently met or exceeded production quotas while maintaining high quality standards.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share ideas and suggestions for process enhancements.
Established a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and promoting awareness among team members.
Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to manufacturing standards.
Played an instrumental role in transitioning from manual machines to CNC machinery improving overall operational efficiency.
Streamlined workflows by organizing tools, equipment, and workspaces for maximum efficiency.
Planned machining by studying work orders, batch record, materials, specifications, reference, locations of surfaces and machining parameters.
Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, adjusting machining techniques as needed to meet specifications.
Optimized tooling usage through careful monitoring of wear patterns and timely replacements when necessary.
Increased production efficiency by implementing new machining techniques and processes.
Managed inventory control systems for consumable supplies such as cutting fluids, oils, filters ensuring availability at all times for uninterrupted operations.
Enhanced team productivity, providing guidance and training to junior machinists on proper techniques and safety protocols.
Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
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.
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
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.
Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.

Machinist

Astec

01.2012 - 02.2021

Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Welder/Press Brake Operator

United Enertech

09.2007 - 10.2009

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Lead Machinist

Machinist

Welder/Press Brake Operator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

Machinist

Welder/Press Brake Operator

Lead Machinist

High School Diploma -

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