Machinist Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the machinist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for p-Card paperwork to the Machine Shop Administrator to ensure timely reconciliation of P-Card purchases.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant, flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input or computerized machine control media
• Continually produce quality products with minimal defect rate by detecting own defects for ongoing corrective action
• Recognize problems in machining process and report to appropriate supervisor and or lead person in a timely manner
• Communicate and implement process improvement suggestions and or ideas
• Effectively train inexperienced machinists (within various departments if needed)
• Display effective leadership roles within the department
• Actively participate and contribute to new process development
• Has experience working with micrometers, calipers, rulers, and tape measures

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

Previously, I was responsible for shop personnel with drawings, fabrication checklist, and order assembly instructions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledgeable of ISO/ANSI quality standards
• Experience with engineering prints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Numerically controlled vertical and turning centers
• Manually operated lathes & saws
• Make complete machine setup(s) and perform minor preventive maintenance
• Data terminals and personal computers
• Cranes, hoists (Multiple Brands with Pendant operation)
• Precision measuring instruments and gauges

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for feedback for process improvement, designs of own workstations and shop area, equipment designs, concept development, peer reviews, and propose viable options.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in running of machinary
• Experience with manual and automated machines
• Mechanical drawing experience desirable
• Able to work on ladders and lifts at a height above 20ft
• Mechanically skilled
• Experience with Haas CNC Mill and Lathe (programming knowledge and set up)
• Able to make machine set ups
• Read and understand GD&T blue print specs

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for other shop services on an as needed basis such as welding, engraving, mold development, cabinet making; TV/projector handling; fabrication of environmental chambers.

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 from blueprints, product parts to close tolerances
• Familiarity with Colchester, Bridgeport, & Hardinge lathes
• Vocational or Technical Diploma (or equivalent)
• General run of machine shop operations, floor assembly, and usual shop maintenance
• Knowledge of CAD and SNC machine language programming
• Extensive experience in grinding and heat treating
• Mechanical and basic math skills
• Technical or Trade College Certification

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance as necessary to orientate and train new shop personnel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manual and powered hand tools
• Handbooks, charts, manuals, specification sheets, operation sheets, setup sheets
• Able to mount specified components to standard fixture on machine
• Move controls to align parts, load job specific program into machine, and adjust machine settings
• Observe and verify machine settings, part orientation, and proper program through dry run
• Thoroughly familiar with machining materials, including Tool Steel & Inconel
• Requires use of machine shop equipment, power and hand tools
• Operation of machine shop equipment and tools