James Pilcher
St Louis
Summary
Results-driven machinist with extensive experience at LMI Aerospace, skilled in machine operation and troubleshooting. Achieved tight tolerances while enhancing productivity through effective maintenance and quality control. Proven ability to train and mentor junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
LMI Aerospace
St Charles Mo
06.2020 - 03.2026
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot machining issues and implement effective solutions.
- Trained junior machinists on proper operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored quality assurance measures to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- 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.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
Maintenance Technician
City Of Jennings
St Louis, MO
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Conducted routine inspections of city facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in the development of maintenance schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering skill development within the team.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Painter
Milwaukee Tool
Greenwood, MS
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Applied various paint finishes to tools and equipment, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment proficiently, maintaining safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare surfaces for painting, enhancing efficiency in workflow.
- Inspected painted surfaces for quality assurance, identifying and rectifying imperfections promptly.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
Education
GED -
Greenwood High
Greenwood Ms05.1995
Skills
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Machine setup
- Manual milling
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Precise measuring
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
- Equipment operation
- Surface grinding
- Assembly and production
- Deburring skills
- Sawing and sanding
- Drilling operations
- Metalworking techniques
- Machine cooling tools
- Computer numerical control programming
- Pumps and compressors
- Heat treatment
- Grinding machine operation
- Cutting tool sharpening
- Drill press operation
- Metal cutting
- Tapping and milling
- De-burring
- Machine troubleshooting
- Machine control calculations
Timeline
Machinist
LMI Aerospace
06.2020 - 03.2026
Maintenance Technician
City Of Jennings
08.2015 - 05.2020
Painter
Milwaukee Tool
06.1999 - 09.2001
GED -
Greenwood High