ANDREW NGUYEN
San Jose,CA
Summary
Journeyman machinist with over 15 years of experience, including reviewing work orders and operating machinery, setting up and preparing jobs, and programming various CNC Lathe machines such as Doosan, Hurco, Akira, Moiri Seiki, Hermle, and Haas. Experienced in working with new prototypes for the turning dimension of the part. Demonstrated leadership skills and talent in helping teams achieve business goals and objectives. Certified CNC Machinist with extensive setup experience and some programming/adjustment experience. Currently working toward a CNC Programmer certificate.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lathe Programmer
Clean Part Set
11.2019 - Current
- Lead the lathe programming team, ensuring efficient and precise CNC lathe operations
- Collaborate with colleagues to review work orders and optimize part setups
- Utilize programming expertise on Doosan Fanuc CNC Lathe machines for accurate and high-quality results
- Contribute to the development of new prototypes for turning dimensions of parts.
CNC Machinist - Lathe Setup and Programmer
Richard Machining
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Set up and programmed Doosan, Akira, and Hurco CNC Lathe machines
- Collaborated with the team on reviewing work orders and optimizing part setups
- Worked on new prototypes for the turning dimension of the part.
Lathe CNC Programmer/Setup/Operator
Essai Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Operate and program Doosan CNC lathe with Bar Feeder attachment
- Hermle Operator with a focus on precision and efficiency
- Perform quality control checks on parts to meet NPI qualifications
- Lead personnel in the Lathe department.
CNC Lathe Supervisor
FERAL PRODUCTION LLC
09.2006 - 08.2016
- Trained, directed, and instructed apprentices and helpers
- Fabricated tools, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines, and tap burners
- Executed bench, machine, and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts
- Maintained logs, lists, and files, completing necessary paperwork
- Proposed process changes that significantly improved quality and efficiency
- Created numerous NPI (new parts) and experience making fixtures and arbors for both Mill and Lathe Dept.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plaza Robles High
Stockton, CASkills
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Computer Skills
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Machine Setup
- Deadline Adherence
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Advanced Mathematics
- Production Planning
- Fixture Design
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality control
- Decision-making abilities
- Multi-axis programming
- Tool selection
- CAD and CAM software
- Thread cutting
- G-code programming
- Operator training
- Surface finish knowledge
- Program editing
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Spindle speed adjustment
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Material properties
- Feed rate calculation
- CNC Lathe Programming
- Precision Measurement
- Equipment Calibration
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Hand-Tapping
Accomplishments
I made this very critical part for my current company that was sent out to Korea due to the difficulties and tolerance that it has, with a wall of less than .200 thick and about 8.5 in on outer dimension and has a middle tip about .200 OD sticking out with full radius at the end. The part has to hold a flatness of less than .005 which no other lathe programmer have not perform on successfully. My current company took them over two years to find someone to make that critical part to print. Even the veteran programmer for over 20 years cannot make it successfully without many scrap parts. However when I started on it , with the right tool and at very low to zero pressure holding the part I was able to successfully create it to blueprint with the least amount of scrap possible and after that it becomes easier as adjustments is needed and learning from my mistakes to make it run more efficiently in the future.
Affiliations
- With the right company, I am a reliable candidate and always challenge myself to acquire more skills. Efficiently machined small and large parts to tight tolerances. Proposed process changes that significantly improved quality and efficiency. Created many NPI (new parts) and have experience making fixtures and arbors for both Mill and Lathe Dept.
references
- Thomas Lam, Feral Pro Lathe Operator/Setup Personnel at Feral Pro. 209-640-4529
- Miguel, Screw Machine Operator/Setup Personnel at Essai, inc. 510-938-7814
- Son Nguyen, Hearing Aid Specialist 209-594-9319
- Jason Lam, Technician at Tesla, San Jose, CA 669-777-6791
- David Shin, Supervisor at Tesla, Fremont, CA 510-589-2177
Timeline
Lead Lathe Programmer
Clean Part Set
11.2019 - Current
CNC Machinist - Lathe Setup and Programmer
Richard Machining
01.2018 - 11.2019
Lathe CNC Programmer/Setup/Operator
Essai Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2017
CNC Lathe Supervisor
FERAL PRODUCTION LLC
09.2006 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Plaza Robles High
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