Anthony Shafer
East Alton
Summary
Reliable Machinist and fabricator 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 fabricating precision parts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machinist
Dugan Tool & Die
East Alton
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for various projects.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and production efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Replaced worn cutting tools to maintain production quality.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues as they arose.
- Assisted in training new machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Fabricator
Linear Custom Fabrication
Marine
05.2016 - 10.2024
- Fabricated custom custom components for race cars using precision tools and equipment.
- Cut fit and weld stainless for headers turbo kits
- Cut fit and weld aluminum for cold air intakes and intercooler piping
- Bend, fit and notch custom roll cages to meet sfi requirements
- MiG and Tig weld
- Manual lathe/mill custom parts
- Mount engines and transmissions
- Fabricate and install ladder bar four link and custom leaf spring suspensions
- Bend weld and fit custom fuel/oil cells
- Narrow rearends
- Mini tub cars
- Install carbon wheel tubs
- Fabricate brackets and install carbon and fiberglass front ends, hoods, fenders, doors and deck lids
Machinist
Seyer industries
City of Saint Peters
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for various projects.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and production efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- Assisted in training new machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Documented production activities and maintained accurate records of work performed.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
Machinist
Arnette Patern
Granite City
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for various projects.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
Education
Machinist Certification - Machinist Program
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL 06.2015 - 05.2017
Highschool Equivalent Diploma
Granite City, IllinoisSkills
- CNC machining
- Manual machining
- Metal fabrication
- Engine swaps
Timeline
Machinist
Dugan Tool & Die
10.2024 - 06.2026
Fabricator
Linear Custom Fabrication
05.2016 - 10.2024
Machinist
Seyer industries
05.2016 - 08.2019
Machinist Certification - Machinist Program
Southwestern Illinois College
06.2015 - 05.2017
Machinist
Arnette Patern
11.2014 - 03.2016
Highschool Equivalent Diploma