Karl Reining
Willow Grove
Summary
Results-driven Machinist with extensive experience at SPS Technologies, skilled in blueprint reading and machine calibration. Achieved tight tolerances while enhancing production efficiency and supporting team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and adapting to dynamic environments, consistently delivering high-quality components on time and under budget.
Professional machinist with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining precision equipment. Skilled in CNC programming, blueprint reading, and quality control, delivering consistent results. Strong team collaborator known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to meet production goals while ensuring safety and accuracy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist/Grinding Operator
SPS Technologies
10.1985 - 05.2025
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Dougherty High School
06-1982
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Machine setup
- Machine calibration
- Grinding machine operation
Timeline
Machinist/Grinding Operator
SPS Technologies
10.1985 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Dougherty High School
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