Machine Shop Manager

• Apr 2018 - Present

Fully capable with the process of setting up a fledgling ceramic machine shop from the ground floor, and bringing it to full production. Full understanding of machinable ceramics, Especially Shapal. Able to machine from feasibility/quote to a finished part. Mazak machines, and conversational programming. Verifiable sales experience also from previous employers, 3 years.

Machine Shop Manager

• Apr 2018 - Present

CNC Machinist/CNC programmer

• Apr 2014 - Apr 2018

Valuable experience setting up, programming, and machining larger aluminum parts using vertical and horizontal mills. Well versed in difficult machining. Mastercam programming, but mostly proving others programs. My work experience with this company has become a template which has helped me tremendously with my current position. Valuable experience setting up, programming, and machining larger aluminum parts using vertical and horizontal mills. Well versed in difficult machining. Mastercam programming, but mostly proving others programs. My work experience with this company has become a template which has helped me tremendously with my current position.

CNC Machinist

• Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

- Setup, Program, Operate and Maintain two ‘Index MS32’ 6-spindle indexing CNC lathes with IEMCA bar loaders. - Fully responsible for machine management, maintenance and reliability including routine overhaul, troubleshooting and repairs; act as shop liaison to ensure that machine availability and performance agrees with manufacturing needs such that all production quotas are continually met. - Provide operator support running 3-axis vertical mills. - Work intimately with engineering… Show more - Setup, Program, Operate and Maintain two ‘Index MS32’ 6-spindle indexing CNC lathes with IEMCA bar loaders. - Fully responsible for machine management, maintenance and reliability including routine overhaul, troubleshooting and repairs; act as shop liaison to ensure that machine availability and performance agrees with manufacturing needs such that all production quotas are continually met. - Provide operator support running 3-axis vertical mills. - Work intimately with engineering to continually improve production rates, setup times and part quality. - Participated in on-site continuing education to improve skills and technical expertise concentrating on GD&T, fixturing techniques, analyzing and minimizing cyclical labor needs to optimize piece-per-hour production. Show less - Setup, Program, Operate and Maintain two ‘Index MS32’ 6-spindle indexing CNC lathes with IEMCA bar loaders. - Fully responsible for machine management, maintenance and reliability including routine overhaul, troubleshooting and repairs; act as shop liaison to ensure that machine availability and performance agrees with manufacturing needs such that all production quotas are continually met. - Provide operator support running 3-axis vertical mills. - Work intimately with engineering… Show more - Setup, Program, Operate and Maintain two ‘Index MS32’ 6-spindle indexing CNC lathes with IEMCA bar loaders. - Fully responsible for machine management, maintenance and reliability including routine overhaul, troubleshooting and repairs; act as shop liaison to ensure that machine availability and performance agrees with manufacturing needs such that all production quotas are continually met. - Provide operator support running 3-axis vertical mills. - Work intimately with engineering to continually improve production rates, setup times and part quality. - Participated in on-site continuing education to improve skills and technical expertise concentrating on GD&T, fixturing techniques, analyzing and minimizing cyclical labor needs to optimize piece-per-hour production. Show less

CNC Machinist / Programmer

• Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

- MasterCAM programming and set-up. - Haas vertical CNC mill set-up and operation. - Manual vertical/horizontal mill set-up and operation. - Manual lathe set-up and operation. - Routine Inspection and quality assurance documentation. - Outstanding general shop knowledge, safety, and attention to detail. - MasterCAM programming and set-up. - Haas vertical CNC mill set-up and operation. - Manual vertical/horizontal mill set-up and operation. - Manual lathe set-up and operation. - Routine Inspection and quality assurance documentation. - Outstanding general shop knowledge, safety, and attention to detail.

CNC Machine Operator

• Feb 2006 - Mar 2007

- Raw material cutting, de-burring, pre-treatment, processing and inspection. - Ensure cleanliness and proper condition of fixtures and jigs. - Insert and secure part blanks in CNC machine fixtures. - Monitor machine performance, operation, tool health, coolant levels. - Inspect completed parts for critical dimensional acceptance. - Raw material cutting, de-burring, pre-treatment, processing and inspection. - Ensure cleanliness and proper condition of fixtures and jigs. - Insert and secure part blanks in CNC machine fixtures. - Monitor machine performance, operation, tool health, coolant levels. - Inspect completed parts for critical dimensional acceptance.