Grant Rafferty
Lincoln
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
General Dynamics
- 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.
Shift Leader
General Dynamics
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Contributed to the optimization of production workflows.
- Optimized machine uptime by prioritizing job scheduling according to resource availability.
- Tested units using precision instruments to confirm adherence to specifications.
- Executed operations on drill presses, lathes, and milling machines to manufacture specified parts.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Trained new machinists on company procedures.
- Ensured safety by observing equipment for potential failures.
- Ensured optimal tool functionality by replacing worn tools when necessary.
Machinist
General Dynamics
12.2022 - Current
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- 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.
Timeline
Machinist
General Dynamics
12.2022 - Current
Press Operator
General Dynamics
Shift Leader
General Dynamics
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