CNC Lathe Machinist Cover Letter

Please consider me for the CNC lathe machinist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for continuous guidance to Tool & Die Associates as assigned.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Full knowledge of machining applications and tooling criteria
• Minimum 5 yrs experience, proficient at setting
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Manual machinist setting up experience preferred
• Proto Trak and Bridgeport milling experience preferred
• Skilled in the use of various shop instruments, indicators, Dial bore gage, and plate inspection methods for fixture pick-up, first article, and in-process inspection of precision machined parts
• Knowledge of cutting tool feeds, speeds, and tool life for aerospace product
• Blueprint reading skills with GDT

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to other operators as needed on this equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to work with people in a harmonious way to accomplish the tasks assigned to this job
• Previous experience working with Nickel Alloy (Inconel)
• G code editing experience
• Able to run multiple machines at once
• Blueprint reading, knowledge of GD&T, basic machine operation “Button Pusher,” to Machining and knowledge of cutting tools is preferred
• Knowledge of proper use to measure tools /gauges and cutting tools
• Mazatrol programing/editing
• Demonstrates a good work ethic

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback to programming and supervision regarding cycle times, program accuracy, and suggest changes to improve productivity and part accuracy.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communicate and work with programming to understand the manufacturing process
• Perform tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative
• Understands the manufacturing process and makes suggestions for improvements
• Basic CAD/Drafting
• Tech School/ FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred
• Aerospace, Variable Programming, Conversational, Hermle, Centroid, Matsuura, and Haas experience is preferred
• SME “Subject Matter Expert” of cell
• Familiar with all basic and some advanced measuring tools

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures.

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

• Most often able to program CNC Mills, Lathes and Grinders
• Basic Blueprint reading and expert understanding of GD&T interpretation and application
• Strong communication skills, verbal and non-verbal.Proficient in computer applications
• Able to use measuring equipment to verify parts
• Program CNC Equipment using G/M codes
• Be able to optimize production time to minimize wasted time
• Learns machine cleaning and minor maintenance and calls supervisor as needed for major
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fraction and decimals

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance on various complex CNCs – 5 axis milling, mill turn applications, horizontal and vertical lathes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong programming skills especially in UG & NX
• A working knowledge of part processing is extremely important!
• Setup and run CNC equipment manual/conventional equipment with minimal guidance or supervision
• Able to run several different types of machines with concentration or specialization in one area
• Effectively navigate web-based computer applications Moog Business Systems and database programs
• Performance bonus program
• A sense of humor is appreciated
• Experience with machined 316 and 17-4 stainless steel