Computer Software
Cryogenics Equipment
Machine Tools
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Microform Equipment Operator

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Management Center Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building One Federal Drive Saint Paul, MN 55111

Operate computers to store and retrieve data, documents, and images. Operate check handling equipment to process checks. Operate mail openers. Perform end-user level maintenance on computers, mail openers, check encoders, scanners, and printers. Write letters. Develop means of including payment slip on letters. Improve quality of mail handling operation.

Inspector

Emory Machine
55 Fessenden Street
Rochester NY 14611

Read and interpretted drawings with geometric dimensions and tollerance. Used precision measuring instruments. Advised machine operators of conditions. Prepared quality assurance records. Operated Brown & Sharpe Validator coordinate measuring machine.

Dispatcher

Lightnin Mixers
135 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14611

Initiated empowerment for operators and welders in the area of work center loading which resulted in at least 20% improvement in on time performance, lead time, dollars shipped, and first pass yield. Installed Microsoft Office 97 on shop floor and supervisors' computers which resulted in improved written communications and planning. Distributed manufacturing orders to work centers. Used a fork lift truck to move material. Operated a computer terminal to track material. Used direct requests, lists, and computer generated start dates to determine priorities in a heavy industrial mixer manufacturing team with an annual budget of forty million dollars.

NC Turning Center Operator

Lightnin' Mixers
135 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester NY 14611

Set up and operated numerically controlled machining centers and conventional machine tools to manufacture components of industrial mixers. Edited programs residing in machine memories. Read and interpreted drawings with geometric dimensions and tolerances. Used precision measuring instruments.

Inspector

Carl Wirth & Son, Inc.
PO Box 17801
Rochester NY 14617

Read and interpreted drawings with geometric dimensions and tolerances. Used precision measuring instruments to control manufacturing process of products of screw machines, chuckers, mills, drills, lathes, and threading machines. Prepared process control reports. Advised process operators of corrective actions. Performed maintenance on precision measuring instruments.

Machinist

December 1981 to June 1983

Naval Air Rework Facility
Norfolk, VA 23511

Set up and operated machine tools for the repair of jet aircraft engine components. Worked from oral instructions,technical directives, drawings, and models. Used and cared for hand tools and complex measuring devices. Trained new and inexperienced personnel.

Engineering Technician

Q.E.D. Systems Inc.
4646 Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Developed operating procedures and system diagrams for main propulsion equipment under the United States Navy Engineering Operational Sequencing System. Proof-read documents for conformity to contract standards.

Chief Machinist's Mate

USS Portland (LSD-37)
FPO New York, NY

Managed the supervision, training, and discipline of personnel assigned to the Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Divisions. Responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, and logistic support of steam operated, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment including main propulsion engines, deaerating feed tanks, condensers, air ejectors, deck machinery, anchor windlass, steering engines, main and emergency generators, ballasting equipment, pumps, valves, piping, and ship's boats.

Engineering Technician

Naval Sea Support Center Atlantic
St. Juliens Creek Annex
Portsmouth, VA 23702

Provided technical assistance in the operation and repair of shipboard machine tools, air conditioning and refrigeration, anchor windlass, winches, liquid oxygen plants, air compressors, weapons elevators, and cranes. Maintained divisional technical library. Ordered, received, and issued supplies, test equipment, and tools. Prepared system drawings for engineering proposals. Assisted in use of Digital Equipment Corporation PDP/8E computer for trouble analysis and timing of shipboard weapons elevators. Wrote maintenance procedures for shipboard medical equipment. Scheduled events in the ongoing installation of the United States Navy Engineering Operational Sequencing System.

Chief Machinist's Mate

USS Forestal (CV-59)
FPO New York, NY 23509

Managed the supervision, training, and discipline of personnel assigned to the Auxiliary Division in the operation, maintenance, repair, and logistic support of steam operated, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment including liquid oxygen generating storage and recharging systems, catapults, aircraft elevators, hanger bay doors steering units, deck machinery, anchor windlasses, pumps, valves, and piping.

First Class Machinist's Mate Student

January 1977 to March 1977

U.S. Naval School of Cryogenics
Norfolk Naval Ship Yard
Portsmouth, VA 23709

Enrolled in a course of study covering operation, maintenance, and repair of high pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants. Graduated with a grade of satisfactory and received Navy Enlisted Classification 4283; Cryogenic Equipment Maintenance Technician.

First Class Machinist's Mate
Cryogenics Technician
Submarine Repair Technician

USS Fulton(AS-11)
FPO New York, NY 09501

Operated and maintained liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plant and associated compressors and storage and recharging systems. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for precision cleaning of oxygen system aboard USS Tinosa following Emergency Generator Changeout. Awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation for shipyard overhaul of USS Fulton.

Second Class Machinist's Mate
Student

U.S. Naval School of Cryogenics
Norfolk Naval Ship Yard
Portsmouth, VA 23709

Enrolled in a course of study covering operation and maintenance of low pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants. Graduated with a grade of satisfactory.

Second Class Machinist's Mate
Hydraulics Supervisor

USS Inchon (LPH-12)
FPO New York, NY 09501

Supervised the operation, maintenance, and repair of steering gear, deck edge elevators, cargo elevators, capstans, stanchions, anchor windlasses, boat davits, high pressure air compressors, pneumatic message tubes, replenishment winches, remote valve operators, dredger ammunition hoists, hydraulically operated whip antennae, medical evacuation elevator and barber"s chair.

Third Class Machinist's Mate
Student

January 1971 to August 1971

United States Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit
Schenectady, NY

Enrolled in a course covering specific system characteristics and operational procedures of shipboard nuclear propulsion systems.

Third Class Machinist's Mate
Student

June 1970 to January 1971

United States Navy Nuclear Power School
San Francisco Naval Ship Yard
Mare Island, CA

Enrolled in a course of study covering Math, Physics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Systems, and Radiation Control.

Machinist's Mate Fireman

Machinist's Mate "A" School
Great Lakes, Illinois

Enrolled in a course of study covering basic propulsion engineering and auxiliary machinery.

Fireman Apprentice

United States Navy Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes, Illinois

Enrolled in a course of study covering seamanship, fire fighting, first aid and rescue, military drill, marksmanship and physical fitness.

Trucker

Hardinge Brothers Inc.
1420 College Avenue
Elmira, NY 14902

Operated electric fork lift truck to route production components of machine tools throughout plant building. Prepared finished machine tools for shipment.

Student/Machinist

Corning Community College
Corning, NY

Enrolled in a course in Industrial Technology, including Math, English, Physics, Drafting, Computer Programming (FORTRAN), and Machine Shop. Employed part time in the school machine shop as a machinist.

Tool&Die Apprentice

Breesport Tool Manufacturing Corp.
616 Main Street
Breesport, NY 14816

Operated surface grinder, lathe, milling machine, drill press and forge. This was part of a cooperative student work program. Having passed the New York State Regents exam for Tool&Die Making early, I was permitted to work instead of attending classes at the Chemung and Tioga Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services Vocational Technical School.

Tool & Die Student

Chemung and Tioga Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Vocational Technical School
Horseheads, NY 14845

Enrolled in a three year course in tool and die making. Attended classes and shop practice for three hours per day, five days per week. Led class as top student. Passed three year Regents exam early and was permitted to work at Breesport Tool Manufacturing Corporation in lieu of attending classes during third year. Received diploma in math and tool and die making from New York State Board of Regents in June 1968.

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