Experience

Eagle Technologies, LLC
• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Computer Numerical Control Machinist

  • Sep 2023 - Present


VTG Defense

• Machine Shop Manager/Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer

  • Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Oversee, set up and operate machine shop equipment producing a variety of parts used in the defense industry. Always maintain a clean and safe working environment. Ability to multitask in a solo setting as well as being able to work with and communicate well in a group setting. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, cut costs, and improve productivity. Perform various other duties as needed from time to time or on an ongoing basis to support the company. Establish processes, specify equipment and tooling and manage all aspects of machining operations to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. Recommend, purchase, and installation capital equipment and tooling Design tooling and fixtures required for machining components. Monitor workload and schedules to ensure timely deliveries Define all resource, machinery, tooling, training and process needs Oversee planning sequences and review time standards for part routings Oversee CNC programming code software, use, and storage Review new product designs for manufacturability. Ensure preventative maintenance policies are adhered to and that unscheduled repairs take place in a timely and cost-efficient manner Lead Machinist Duties Set up and run multiple machines and adapt/improvise tooling to accomplish results where operations require expert knowledge of machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience. Perform complex machining operations and trouble shoot/resolve complex problems. Able to adapt equipment to meet special machining requirements. Able to set up and operate manual and/or CNC machines on a daily basis. Interpret customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions. Independently analyze, determine, and recommend changes prior to manufacturing. Interface with engineering to resolve drawing errors and suggest design changes. Show less

• Lead Machinist

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2022

  Lead CNC Machinist originally hired as the second shift manager for 16 months until an opening on first shift became available, responsible for running highly precise products mainly for the aircraft and aerospace industries using various materials, aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, Carbon Fiber, etc. Experienced in setting up parts, tooling, running HAAS machines (VF2 with and without 4th radial axis, VF4, VF11, EC 1600 ZT 3+2 axis, DMU 80 P 5 axis), uploading and modifying programs using Mastercam 2022 and manually editing G&M codes. Experienced in GD&T and in the use of various precision measuring instruments. Show less



Burke E. Porter Machinery Company

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Numerical Control Machinist

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

  Second shift CNC machinist responsible for operating and maintaining Mazak CNC machine in a safe timely manor. Skilled in blueprint reading with knowledge of high speed and carbide tooling, machining and manufacturing processes and use of precision measuring devices to verify parts are made to specification. Performs part set up and verifications, along with tool set ups and compensation. Second shift CNC machinist responsible for operating and maintaining Mazak CNC machine in a safe timely manor. Skilled in blueprint reading with knowledge of high speed and carbide tooling, machining and manufacturing processes and use of precision measuring devices to verify parts are made to specification. Performs part set up and verifications, along with tool set ups and compensation.



Distinctive Machine Corp

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Computer Numerical Control Machinist

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  Performing 2&3d die detail work. Experience running Seimen control machines. Tool and material setup. Familiar with VISI programming software. Performing 2&3d die detail work. Experience running Seimen control machines. Tool and material setup. Familiar with VISI programming software.



Merrill Tool & Machine, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Numerical Control Machinist

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  Ability to directly work from blueprints, patterns, sketches and other specifications. Inspection of material prior to machining for irregularities and non conformance issues Perform advanced and non advanced setups using fixtures, chucks, clamps, and various other work holding techniques in a timely and effective manner Verifying new or preexisting programs using Mazatrol and Mastercam and making adjustments according to customer specifications or revisions Ability to write programs using Mazatrol Rough and finish products in a safe and efficient manner, according to print, following proper machining techniques Understanding of machining operation sequences, tooling, feeds, speeds and material composition Experience working with different materials; aluminum, steel, inconel, stainless steel, brass, heat treated and hardened steels, alloys and castings Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances and verification devices; micrometers, gauges, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks and pins Performing work in the most safe and efficient way to produce a product that conforms to customer requirements and specifications within a given time frame Two years experience operating, maintaining, programing and setting up Mazak AJV 60/120, Mazak AJV 35/60, Mazatech V-550, Mazak Nexus 510c-II and Mazak Nexus 410a Show less



Precision Machine and Manufacturing

• United States
• Truck Transportation

• Computer Numerical Control Machinist

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2013

  Ability to directly work from blueprints, patterns, sketches and other specifications.Inspection of material prior to machining for irregularities and non conformance issues Perform advanced and non advanced setups using fixtures, chucks, clamps, and various other work holding techniques in a timely and effective manner Verifying new or preexisting programs and making adjustments according to customer specifications or revisions Ability to write programs using Fanuc G and M codes Rough and finish products in a safe and efficient manner, according to print, following proper machining techniques Understanding of machining operation sequences, tooling, feeds, speeds and material composition Experience working with different materials; aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, heat treated and hardened steels, alloys and castings Knowledge of verification devices; micrometers, gauges, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks and pins Performing work in the most safe and efficient way to produce a product that conforms to customer requirements and specifications within a given time frame Two and a half years experience operating, maintaining, programing and setting up Fadal VMC 60/30 Show less