Staff Sergeant Cnc Machinist

JAMES MEDLOCK

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-medlock-ii-aaa165ab/ WELDER CNC MACHINIST FUEL HOUSING AND NOZZLE MECHANIC GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (STICK) METAL INERT GAS WELDING (MIG) A professional with a career history of leading welding, CNC machining, and fuel housing and nozzle repairs/maintenance activities while coaching to junior team members, driving OSHA/safety compliance, and maintaining continuous operations in rapid-paced environments. Able to set up, operate, repair, and maintain a variety of tools and equipment in adherence with OEM protocols to fabricate high-quality parts, equipment, and components while meeting quality benchmarks, schedules, and client specifications. GTAW/TIG Welding Stick Welding MIG Welding Orbital Welding CNC Machinist Process Improvements Fuel Housing and Nozzle Mechanic Weld Preparation Team Leader OSHA/Safety Logging/Documentation CAREER HISTORY

WELDER LEAD / FUEL HOUSING AND NOZZLE MECHANIC 6/1997 – 7/2019 SIEMENS ENERGY INC.: Houston, TX

Led welding (GTAW, MIG, TIG, stick, and orbital welding), CNC, grinding, sanding, blending, and testing operations to fabricate, update, repair, and maintain parts/equipment/components/surfaces in adherence with OSHA/safety regulations, shop standards, quality parameters, and customer specifications.

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HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Named a Welding and Mechanical Lead to train, coach, and supervise junior staff members, delegate responsibilities, assess their performance, correct operational, welding, and safety issues, and answer questions.

Recognized as a Six-Time Winner for Department of the Year as a result superior performance, welding expertise, ability to perform maintenance and repairs on fuel housing/nozzles, and commitment to safety.

Acknowledged by the Corporate Office for Exceeding Professional Benchmarks in Days Without Safety Incidents, Lost Time, and Disruptions to Production.

Improved Production Efficiency, Safety, and Accuracy Levels While Welding and Performing Machinist Responsibilities by designing tools, solutions, and procedures using Kanban and Lean methodologies. Highlights Included o Implemented the Use of Software, Digital, and Automation Tools, including the ZEISS robot. o Eliminated Unnecessary and Redundant Processes by analyzing the production flow throughout its lifecycle. HIGHLIGHTED RESPONSIBILITIES

Developed Personalized Workplans to Perform all Welding (fit-up/tack welds), CNC, and Repairs/Maintenance within deadlines. Received/prioritized projects and assignments, reviewed engineering drawings/blueprints/sketches, checked dimensions, completed weld setups, identified, assembled, and disassembled parts/fixtures, sourced/secured inventories, performed measurements/calculations/dimensional verifications, tested fuel nozzles, and performed post-project cleanups.

Set Up, Operated, Calibrated, and Maintained a Variety of Welding, CNC, and Shop Equipment, including CNC HAAS (remove bad fuel housing rockets and machine out cracks from fuel housing sealing surfaces), airflow test stands, hand blaster cabinets, spray angle test stands, drill presses, band saws, bore welders, micrometers, depth gauge tools, grinders, and dial calipers, in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.

Minimized Risks of Accidents, Losses, and Injuries to Staff, Equipment, and Facilities by Promoting an OSHA- Conscious Environment, enforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), conducting safety audits/ inspections/ walkthroughs, removing hazards, ensuring a clean working environment, and remaining current on safety best practices.

Logged and Documented all Welding, Machinery, and Operational Activities in electronic and print systems and created reports, as requested, for supervisors.

Conducted Inspections and Assessments on Incoming Parts and Materials for Quality while maintaining inventories. Previously Served as a Staff Sergeant (Helicopter Mechanic/Crew Chief): United States Army. Completed Deployments and Combat Missions in Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Honorable Discharge. SMAW STRUCTURAL, PIPE WELDING, OXY, FUEL CUTTING, AND GOUGING CERTIFICATIONS INDUSTRIAL WELDING ACADEMY: Houston, TX

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