CNC Machinist/Programmer

• May 2018 - Present

5 Axis CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

• Responsible for maintaining quality and productivity goals on CNC machines • Performing daily preventative maintenance • Re-organising the milling department tooling and fixtures • Training apprentices from Operators to Programmers • Proving part Programs • Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations • Programming, setting and operating Hurco Conversational CNC machines • Machining Aerospace components to a tolerance of 10 microns • Analysing manufacturing and tooling problems and formulating appropriate solutions  Implemented a change in production procedure, saving time on parts manufacturing.

CNC Programmer

• Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

• Responsible for conventional machining (milling/turning and NC machines) • CNC machining/ Fanuc controls (milling/turning) • Inspecting completed components to match customer drawing/s • Managing priority of work (in/out) • Training and mentoring of tool room apprentices and other staff • Adhering to company rules & regulations as well as being health & safety compliant • Problem solving on a daily basis both within my own role, as well as assisting colleagues  Reduction on machining times to create a more efficient process

Mechanical Engineering Manager

• Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

• Managing various divisions: Machine shop, Fabrication, and Electrical department • Overseeing +- 20 Engineers/Electricians/Fabricators • Managing numerous projects for the re-treading industry, including full installation of re-treading factories and equipment, airlines (1/4’’ to 2’’), electrical layout, factory layout, and commissioning of all machines within the factory • Programming and setting of milling and turning machines • Conventional turning and milling • Performing mechanical/electrical maintenance on all production equipment • Fault finding on CNC alarms and parameters • 3 axis plasma cutting • Programming, setting and loading other operators (fellow employees) with the correct cutting tools • Planning stock inventory and required tooling • Planning machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, and machining parameters • Maintaining a good working knowledge of G codes and M codes • Specialising in Fanuc OM series control systems  Structured a CNC Engineering course for apprentices

CNC Operator

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

- Operated CNC milling and turning machines (3 Axis) - Maintained continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions,irregularities, and continuing needs - Conventional (manual) milling and turning setups and machining - Maintained safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations - Accomplished organisation goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. - Reprogramming numerous part programs - Prove part programs Maintained factory equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements

CNC Operator

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

Marnic Engineering – CNC operator > Operated CNC milling and turning machines > Operated CNC wire cutter > Setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches > Calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry and trigonometry > Proving part programs > Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, gears, stops, stock pushers and indicating vices > Maintained equipment by completing maintenance requirements, following manufacturer instructions > Maintained Housekeeping at all times