Stephen Prestenbach
Raceland
Summary
Self-motivated and determined Machinist produces and repairs mechanical equipment with keen attention to detail. Accomplished in manufacturing and troubleshooting precision parts and instruments. Specializes in disassembly and rebuilding industrial machinery and extensively trained in safe manufacturing practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
SPG Surface Technologies
07.2025 - Current
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Build precise long shafts.
Machinist
Benoit Premium Threading
01.2014 - 07.2025
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
Machinist
ASAP Industries
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School
Bourg, LA05-2009
Skills
- Tooling and fixtures
- De-burring
- CNC and manual equipment
- Machine Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
CNC Machinist
SPG Surface Technologies
07.2025 - Current
Machinist
Benoit Premium Threading
01.2014 - 07.2025
Machinist
ASAP Industries
04.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School