Machine Shop Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the machine shop position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proper maintenance of Company Vehicles such as washing and cleaning
• Establishes methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinates work activities with the Manager
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety and Code of Integrity policies
• Previous Shop Labour experience, preferable in a Machine Shop
• Materials knowledge (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, ) is preferred
• Highly proficient, professional experience in word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and internet applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps, ..)
• Advanced experience using MasterCam, AutoCad, Solidworks, Inventor, and/or CAD/CAM software
• Experience with robots, sensor mounting, sensor calibration and sensor testing

I am excited to be applying for the position of machine shop. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed training of work flows through the machine shop.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Tooling design (CAD/CAM) & AutoCAD
• Previous CNC programming experience
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their use to schedule supply chain, parts, tooling, produciton, shipping/receiving of products
• Understand/use techniques for effective control of delivered quality, cost, and schedule in the manufacture of Auburn products
• Knowledge of people, material, and equipment resource allocation, teaming, production methods, and understanding and use of ERP/MRP and related systems
• High School, GED, Vocational High School, or Technical College and training or experience as specified below
• A thorough knowledge of the AS9100 Rev C Quality Management Systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of machine shop. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for smooth flow of both priority and routine tasks to ensure efficient utilization of personnel and production requirements are met in a timely basis.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience working with students, has trained rookies in a shop, has developed training programs, and has come through formal shop training themselves
• Operationally qualified to operate drill presses, band saws, mills, lathes, and CNC machines
• Experience operating and maintaining or servicing these machines
• Experience in operations management, advanced design skills of mechanical or electronic components and fabrication of highly complex laboratory equipment and high level of technical software proficiency
• Cleaning machine tools and the areas around them
• Notifying supervisor of any problems encountered
• Experience supporting a production machine shop
• Design of hydraulic/pneumatic fixtures for unattended production processes

In response to your job posting for machine shop, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the leadership and technical skills to ensure the safe and effective operation of the machining department.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Requires knowledge on fixturing concepts for CNC milling & for conventional machining processes
• Requires a strong background in CNC Programming and troubleshooting for 2-5 Axis CNC Machining Centers
• Able to think ahead
• Good business mind
• Contributes to the accuracy and effectiveness of the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements
• Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Manager as needed to keep him apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company manufacturing operations
• Selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
• Problem solving methodology (8D's, fishbone), TPM, Machinery & Tooling, CNC mill, drills, test/assembly fixtures and stamping background in manufacturing industry

Please consider me for the machine shop opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for daily inspection of shop tooling and equipment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of computers and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project, Master Cam
• Operate types of machine tools (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges,or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic,plaster, rubber, glass)
• Read and interpret engineering and technical data and use a varietyof precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances
• It is highly desirable that this individual have extensive knowledgeof USCG aeronautical engineering policyas outlined in Commandant Instruction Manual CIM 13020.1(series) and ProcessGuide PG-85-00-110A and experience on C-130 aircraftis desirable
• Work with outside processing suppliers to ensure conformance to drawing specification, quality performance, and coordinate delivery in accordance with and compatible to our master schedule
• Coordinate and organize machine shop production schedules to satisfy on time delivery requirements
• Support ITT ENIDINE’s cost reduction initiatives by developing new sources of supply, working with existing suppliers and engineering to reduce product costs, and working with supplier base to reduce ownership costs of materials purchased
• Support ITT Enidine’s quality and delivery programs by working with suppliers to develop process control to ensure quality and delivery of compliant product