Experience

Paper Converting Machine Company
• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Mechanical Engineer

  • Oct 2021 - Present


EMT International, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior CNC Programmer / Process Engineer

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2021

  As a Senior CNC Programmer / Process Engineer, I produce quality products, solve complex engineering problems, and improve processes. After only one year in the role, both the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Senior Programmer left. I took over all programming duties, including file management, software updates, tooling acquisitions, and inventory control. CONTRIBUTIONS:● Program 90% of the CNC parts for 10 machines.● Decreased programming time by 10% and increased throughput by researching processes,implementing new tooling, and redesigning creative work holding and fixturing.● Reduced cost and increased revenue by manufacturing precision shoulder bolts in-house. Compiled ROI, selected machine and tooling, and engineered setup and programs for machining.● Served as a trainer and mentor to machinists, training over ten new employees in the past two years. Known as the subject matter expert for machining, technical skills, and the EMT product line. Show less

• Senior CNC Technician

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2013

  As the Senior CNC Technician, I set up and created programs for numerically controlled equipment using various controls. Our team machined and fabricated components using blueprints, engineering plans, orthographic drawings, and machining parameters. I was responsible for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. In this role, I learned G and M code. At the end of my time in this role, I could run every machine in the shop: milling, lathe work, grinding, heat treating, coating, machining. I wanted to learn it all.CONTRIBUTIONS:● Gained experience running CNC Lathes, VMCs, Rotary Indexers, and 4-Axis machines.● Collaborated with machinists, engineers, tooling salespeople, vendors, and Mastercam technical support to ensure the accurate programming and fabrication of highly complex parts.● Consistently worked 5-10 hours overtime each week while attending school. Show less

• Assembly / Preventative Maintenance Service Technician

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2009

  In this role, I assembled machinery and component parts. This work involved: reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering specs, and precision measurement tools. I was able to expand my knowledge of creasing, slitting, punching, and perforating. A central part of the role was monitoring production demands and ensuring machine sub-assembly builds were on schedule.CONTRIBUTIONS:● Decreased waste and increased efficiency by incorporating 5S and Lean methodology into the tool shadow board assembly area.● Made recommendations for preventative/future maintenance and drafted service reports on electrical and mechanical machinery and related systems. Show less

• Quality Control / CMM Programmer / Operator

  • Jun 2003 - Oct 2005

  My responsibilities in this role involved interpreting blueprints and programming the CMM to take accurate measurements. I performed CMM inspection utilizing manual operation or pre-written programs. I also reviewed, troubleshot, and coordinated maintenance and calibration of CMM operation and programming.CONTRIBUTIONS:● Assisted in engineering and quality planning for CMM application and requirements.● Defined inspection reports, streamlined procedures, and saved time by creating, revising, andmaintaining work instructions and standard operating procedures.● Used manual inspection equipment, including optical comparators, gauges, indicators, hardness testers, and height gages. Show less

• CNC machinist / Manual Machinist

  • May 1996 - Jun 2003

  I began my career at EMT International right out of tech school. I set up and operated equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, grinders, heat treating, and coating. Additionally, I read and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and shop orders. CONTRIBUTIONS:● Acquired an extensive knowledge base for machining and manufacturing processes. ● Proficient knowledge with basic GD&T.● My goal was to learn as much as I could, so I undertook all possible cross-training opportunities. Show less



Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • 1998 - 2016

  Cultivated on-site machine tool training, provided instruction, and coached and mentored students within the Machine Tool Operation/CNC Technician program. CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Taught Machine Tool Operation, Introduction to Blueprint Reading, and CNC Lathe Set Up classes. Cultivated on-site machine tool training, provided instruction, and coached and mentored students within the Machine Tool Operation/CNC Technician program. CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Taught Machine Tool Operation, Introduction to Blueprint Reading, and CNC Lathe Set Up classes.