Experience

Wilzetta Machine

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Wilzetta Machine is a precision CNC machine shop located about 50 miles east of OKC. We house several CNC machines capable of holding tight tolerances. Wilzetta Machine utilizes some of the latest technology in the CNC machining industry to serve a variety of industries. If it's 10 pieces or 10,000 pieces, Wilzetta Machine puts the same quality and attention to detail in every part we machine. Wilzetta Machine is a precision CNC machine shop located about 50 miles east of OKC. We house several CNC machines capable of holding tight tolerances. Wilzetta Machine utilizes some of the latest technology in the CNC machining industry to serve a variety of industries. If it's 10 pieces or 10,000 pieces, Wilzetta Machine puts the same quality and attention to detail in every part we machine.



Brace MFG.

• Garland, Tx

• Sr. CNC Programmer

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019

  -Designed complex products using Solidworks -Designed production fixturing for new products -Prototype design and manufacturing -Programmed Haas 4 axis VMCs, Mazak 5 axis variaxis, and lathes -Trained machinist and operators on production and operation of new product manufacturing -Created operation prints and machine setup sheets for machine operators -Support for engineers, machinists, and machine operators in all aspects of part production. -Designed complex products using Solidworks -Designed production fixturing for new products -Prototype design and manufacturing -Programmed Haas 4 axis VMCs, Mazak 5 axis variaxis, and lathes -Trained machinist and operators on production and operation of new product manufacturing -Created operation prints and machine setup sheets for machine operators -Support for engineers, machinists, and machine operators in all aspects of part production.



Surgeon Rifles

• Cad/cam Engineer

  • May 2007 - Jul 2017

  An avid Esprit and G&M code programmer with 10+ years experience in the CNC manufacturing industry. Specializing in milling and wedm I have operated machines,programmed them and design fixturing and programs for production of complex manufactured parts.I am utilized in our plant as well as sister plants to increase efficiency and productivity by using effective tooling solutions, creative done in one, or reduced operations type manufacturing processes, and simplify setups by implementing macros,probing,more productive fixturing designs, and tool paths.- Achieved a savings of 80K/year on carbide cutter usage on receivers and bolts by implementing better tool paths, selecting the best tooling, and consistently improving the process.- Reduced the number of operations by 50%, creating a more streamlined process for receiver and bolt manufacturing- Utilize Solid Works to draw and design solid models for parts, and fixturing for machines.- Wire EDM machining- 4 axis milling - Use Esprit for Mill,lathe, and WEDM- Well versed at G & M code programming at the control - Create and organize setup sheets and operating instructions for machine operators- Manage carbide tooling usage, cost, purchasing and solutions.- First article inspection by operation at the machine

• CNC Lead Programmer/Machinist

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2016

  -Create prototype parts using Solid Works.-Create prints from solid models or sketches using Solid Works for the machine operators.-Create and organize operating instructions and setup sheets for machine operators.Kimi-Produce new and/or improve manufacturing processes to complete a manufactured part/product.-Use Esprit CAM to write any program needed in the shop for wire edm, mill, and lathe.-Create CNC programs for out-of-state sister companies to be ran by their operators.-Modify or create programs at the machine using G & M codes.-Design and program fixtures to be cut on wedm, mill, or lathe for the production of our products.-Support mill and lathe operators in the shop. Troubleshoot machine problems.-Responsible for all aspects of wire edm in the shop.-Manage carbide tooling usage, cost, purchasing and solutions.-Monitor in-house quality of manufacturing.

• CNC Machinist/programmer

  • May 2009 - Jan 2012

  I was responsible for 2 HAAS 4 axis mills and a Mitsubishi FA20V WEDM. I operated a MAZAK Integrex with a fanuc robot that loaded and unloaded parts. I used Esprit to make fixtures and changes to the manufacturing process as needed.

• CNC Machine Operator

  • May 2007 - May 2009

  I operated a cell of 3 HAAS 4 axis mills and also tumbled and sand blasted parts as needed.