Experience

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  DMG MORI

  • Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

  • Applications Engineering Manager Central North Region

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

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  Stewart Manufacturing, LLC

  • Hermansville, MI

  • Operations Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Mar 2023
    • Hermansville, MI

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  Engineered Machined Products

  • Escanaba, MI

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    • 1999 - Apr 2017
    • Escanaba, MI

    In my years with EMP I have had the opportunity to flourish in my field. I have had the opportunity to become an integral part in the development and implementation of highly complex automated machining and inspection systems for complex fuel systems and hydraulic components.

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  Bertsche Engineering

  • Buffalo Grove, IL

  • CNC Applications Engineer

    • Sep 1998 - Sep 1999
    • Buffalo Grove, IL

    Involved in all aspects of ground up construction of CNC machine tools I was able to refine my skills in G Code Programming and Custom Macro B programming. I was able to gain CAM experience using Virtual Gibbs software. I also gained a wealth of knowledge in machine electrical systems learning to read, wire, trouble shoot and make edits to ladder diagrams. I also did classroom and hands on customer training on the machine tool and control.

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  Great Lakes Machining & Grinding

  • Muscoda, WI

  • Technical Specialist

    • 1991 - Sep 1998
    • Muscoda, WI

    Involved in all facets of Manufacturing in a shop of 60 employees running over $7 million worth of state of the art C.N.C. Machining Centers, Turning Centers and Grinders. My duties included:● Production: Involved with the plant manager scheduling equipment on a just-in-time philosophy.● Supervision: In charge of General Shop Supervision of employees, ensuring production levels were maintained and safety procedures were followed.● Quality: For 2yrs at GLM I acted as Quality Manager along with the rest of my duties. I started the Quality Manual and completed most of the in process prints for each part in every operation. Throughout my employment I worked closely with Q.C. improving our processes and training employees on the proper use and care of our inspection equipment.● Engineering: My engineering functions included: C.A.D. Drawings for all new parts and all in process drawings. This has given me the opportunity to use CadKey, AutoCad, Ashlar Vellum 3D, and Ashlar Drawing Board running on Windows and Mac computer systems. I also worked on buying and testing all machine tooling and I was involved in the purchase of new Machine Tools.● Machining: I was responsible for programming, set-up, and tooling(perishable and fixtures). Operating 22 V.M.C.’s, 21 of which are full 4th axis(12 Hitachi Seiki, 8 Takisawa, and 2 Mazak), 8 Horizontal Turning Centers(8 Hitachi Seiki), 2 automated turning cells(Hitachi Seiki with MR6 robot), 1 HMC(Hitachi Seiki HG400), and 1 Centerless Grinder(Cincinatti Milicron RK-350 Twin Grip). I am also fluent in a multitude of machine languages such as: Fanuc(15M, 10M, OM, OT), Yasnac(MX3, LX3), Mazatrol (CAM M32), Seiki Multi, Seikos, Allen Bradley, and Macro Programming. I am capable of running all tool room equipment and I own my own tools.●Maintenance: I preformed many maintenance duties. I can correctly diagnose and repair many Machine Tool problems on the N.C. and P.C. sides of the machine.

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  Letsch MFG

  • Racine, WI

  • C.N.C. Machinist / Tool and Die Apprentice

    • 1988 - 1991
    • Racine, WI

    In my 3 years with Letsch I gained a wealth of knowledge. I started as a tool and die apprentice. I worked daily with highly skilled tool makers who taught me the proper way to approach and complete any job set before me. I was taught the proper use and care of all the tools of the trade as well as to read and understand blueprints. When C.N.C. machines were purchased I was the first to volunteer to run them. It wasn’t long before I had taught myself to set-up, run, and program our Mori Seiki, Mazak, and Hamai H.M.C.'s and V.M.C.’s.

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  ACME Die Cast

  • Racine, WI

  • Die Cast Operator

    • 1987 - 1988
    • Racine, WI

    Worked with different kinds of Aluminum and Zinc die cast machines casting a wide variety of products.

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  Thermal Transfer

  • Racine, WI

  • Punch Press Operator

    • 1985 - 1987
    • Racine, WI

    Operated many small presses and learned how to repair dies, grind punches, and set-up machines.