Alex Araujo
Spring Valley,USA
Summary
To obtain and secure a position with a well established company that will extend my knowledge, capabilities, and expertise in Aerospace and CNC Machining.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
SOLAR TURBINES
San Diego, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Set up and operated lasernedine CNC machines to produce precise components.
- Read blueprints and cut and drilled materials to exact specifications.
- Utilized inspection equipment and measuring tools to ensure quality compliance.
CNC Machinist
Senior Aerospace Jet Products
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Set up and operate a milling machine to mill flat and curved surfaces on heavy machine parts, analyzing specifications and selecting tooling according to knowledge of milling procedures.
- Machined reverse thrust blades for jet engines using precision tools and techniques.
- 3-5 axle machines (Cincinnati 3 spindle, Makino Mag 3 107 HP, 5 axis, Mazak Integrex 1850V, 5 axis) Radius of blades and other components.
- Proficient using inspection equipment and measuring tools such as, dial calipers, digital depth and pin micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators and sweep holes.
- Certified in overhead crane and sling operations, saw parts and drill and tap.
CNC Machinist
5TH Axis
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Job duties include the following: Setting up and/ or running vertical milling machines (Doosan DNM400-II CNC Mill and ability to operate HAAS VF 4SS Mill 4 Axis).
- In process inspection of parts with standard QC equipment (calipers, mics, height/pin gauges etc.).
- Diligent completion of travelers and logging in and out of jobs in MRP software.
- Performed minor de-burring of parts using hand tools to ensure smooth edges.
- Adherence to safety precautions and conformation to all safety rules.
CNC Machinist
Fox Factory
El Cajon, CA
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Job duties include the following: Lifting of metal parts or stock onto the machines.
- Set up, and operate mill and lathe machines.
- Feed stock onto the machine or using hoist to secure it on the machine table in chuck, or holding fixture, using wrenches, to set up machines.
- Ability to operate Nakamura-Tome WT 250II, Okuma LT3000 EX Twin Star, Okuma LB3000 EX11 Space Turn, HAAS HL-4, HAAS VF 4SS (Mil 3 axis).
- Horizontal turning centers, live tooling and sub spindles, live tooling 2 turrets Nakamura tome 6000 RPM lathe.
- V16 used for upper and lower turrets 5000 RPM, twin spindle 3 turrets live spinning CNC lathe.
- Inspected parts and adjusted offsets to ensure alignment with specifications.
- Use calipers, height gages, boring gage, depth mic and deburr parts.
CNC Machinist
Senior Aerospace Jet Products
San Diego, CA
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Set up and operate a milling machine to mill flat and curved surfaces on metal heavy machine parts, analyzing specifications and selecting tooling according to knowledge of milling procedures.
- Machining of reverse thrust blades for jet engines as well as other components.
- 3-5 axle machines (Cincinnati 3 spindle, Makino Mag 3 107 HP, 5 axis, Mazak Integrex 1850V, 5 axis) Radius of blades and other components.
- Proficient using inspection equipment and measuring tools such as, dial calipers, digital depth and pin micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators and sweep holes.
- Certified in overhead crane and sling operations, saw parts and drill and tap.
Warehouse Technician/Driver
Anheuser Busch
San Diego, CA
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Ensure loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery and over-the-road trucks while ensuring proper stock rotation in the warehouse.
- Maintain and track quality control by scanning in the product and logging inventory.
- Maintain appearance of the facility including monitoring and repacking damaged products and general maintenance of equipment.
- Safely operates various types of warehouse equipment such as: forklift, double forklift, layer picker (claw), hand truck, and pallet jack.
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Unicor
San Pedro, CA
03.2009 - 10.2013
- Print setup sheet, pull sheet metal, bending and straining, set up according tools, edit program, minor deburr of finished parts, assist press & brake operator with bending parts within a specific given tolerance.
- QTP (Quality Through People) brief inspection of finished product to ensure all angles, measurements, radius, all angles, within tolerance before moving parts to quality assurance.
- Recycled scrap metal and remnants, and retrieved new materials using a forklift.
Education
Machine Technology - CNC Programing
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA05-2020
Machine Technology - CNC Programing
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05-2020
Machine Setter -
California Labor Board
CA05-2013
Welding Certification -
California Labor Board
CA05-2013
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Manual Lathe Operation
- Conventional Lathe Operation
- Mill Operation
- Grinder Operation
- Drill Press Machine Operation
- Bridgeport Mill Operation
- Tramming
- Center Finding
- Edge Finding
- Angle Setups
- Sine Bars Usage
- Gage Blocks Usage
- Drilling
- Tapping
- RPM Calculation
- Engine Lathe Setup
- Speed and Feed Calculation
- Tapering
- Knurling
- OD/ID Machining
- Threading
- Boring
- Advanced CNC Mill Operation
- Surface Grinder Operation
- Shop Theory
Certification
Welding Certificate, Riverside City College, 2013
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNC Machinist
SOLAR TURBINES
06.2025 - Current
CNC Machinist
Senior Aerospace Jet Products
10.2021 - 05.2025
CNC Machinist
5TH Axis
06.2021 - 10.2021
CNC Machinist
Fox Factory
10.2020 - 05.2021
CNC Machinist
Senior Aerospace Jet Products
02.2017 - 08.2020
Warehouse Technician/Driver
Anheuser Busch
04.2014 - 01.2017
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Unicor
03.2009 - 10.2013
Machine Technology - CNC Programing
Riverside Community College
Machine Technology - CNC Programing
San Diego City College
Machine Setter -
California Labor Board
Welding Certification -
California Labor Board