Matt Reese

• Operate and maintain manual lathes (Clausing Collet, Willis Gap) and CNC machinery (Haas SL-130) to produce precise components. • Use manual mills (Bridgeport, Emachine), Doall saws (DS-500SA, DS-400S), and Blanchard grinders to support production needs. • Safely operate overhead cranes (up to 10 tons) for material movement and machining setups. • Evaluated material inventory and part organization to maintain efficient workflow. • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to reduce downtime and maintain production quality. • Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to meet demanding deadlines while following safety standards.

• Programmed, set up, and operated various CNC lathes, mills (LeBlond, LeHigh, HAAS, Fadal), and manual machines, ensuring optimal performance and precision. • Applied LEAN principles (5S, Kaizen) to improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance part quality. • Performed routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring equipment met performance and safety standards. • Collaborated with engineers and programming teams to address complex production issues, leading to improvements in part quality and reduced machine downtime. • Trained and mentored colleagues in machine operations, safety protocols, and quality control, fostering skill development and a culture of continuous improvement. • Inspected finished parts for dimensional accuracy using tools such as micrometers and calipers, ensuring adherence to specifications.

• Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, applying technical expertise to provide efficient and accurate solutions for customers. • Advised customers on routine maintenance and repairs, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. • Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and service orders, maintaining a high level of satisfaction through effective service delivery. • Worked directly with customers to ensure accurate parts ordering, product information, and timely repairs. • Managed front desk duties, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and performing administrative tasks, while maintaining and updating filing, inventory, and database systems. • Operated office equipment such as calculator, computer, Microsoft Office, fax and other office equipment

• Construct and fabricate theater sets and props for varies performances. • Repair and maintain tool and equipment used in the scene shop. • Assist in estimating budget and bill of material. • Assist in supervising students while constructing sets. • Operated Mig and Tig welders on daily bases. • Set up and maintain theater rigging system. • Making custom layouts and templates for complicated arches and detail work on doors. • Build cabinets, cabinet doors, drawers and other parts using a variety of common and specialized tools. • Build various pieces of furniture including tables and interior doors. • Stain and spray finishing of cabinets, door/drawer fronts, and drawer boxes using Air-assisted spray guns.

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and rotary surface grinders. • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. • Skilled in reading technical plans, blueprints, and drawings using design principles, tools, and techniques. • Operate pallet jack, and various sizes of Hi-lo's • Setup and test milling machines to assure compliance to specifications. • Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond a requests. • Taken all necessary precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities. • Operated and maintained equipment, hand and power tools. • Setup and test machines to assure compliance to specifications