Chris Arford
PHILADELPHIA
Summary
Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Meticulous and systematic with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Accomplished in manufacturing and repairing precision parts and instruments.
Innovative machine operator offering several years of experience handling tool performance, testing and effectiveness. Proven resourcefulness at understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines governing worker safety. Exceeds outlined goals to streamline operations and maintain clean, safe work environment. Honed approach to selecting raw material, adjusting performance levels and troubleshooting common problems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNC Machinist
Betts Industries
Warren
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for various industries.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored machining operations for quality control and consistency standards.
- Loaded materials into machines and set up tools for production runs.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe machine operation procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of production activities and machine performance data.
- Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Set up, adjusted, or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
CNC Machinist
Superior Tire and Rubber
Warren
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for various industries.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Warren Area High School
Warren, PASkills
- CNC machine operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control monitoring
- Tool setup and adjustment
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Betts Industries
01.2025 - 03.2026
CNC Machinist
Superior Tire and Rubber
12.2021 - 11.2024
Warren Area High School