Andy Dao
Westminster,CA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Prototype Machinist
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics
07.2018 - Current
- Prototyped intricate medical devices in various sizes using conventional, NC, and CNC Mills, Lathes, Sinker and Wire EDM machines
- Machined mostly stainless steel alloys, titanium alloys, aluminum and plastic parts
- Program using the latest version of MasterCAM (2023)
- Help shop manager with tool purchase decisions
- Machines used: HASS VF2, DM1; Hurco CNC Mill, TRAK CNC Mill and Lathe, Okuma CNC Lathe, Sodick Wire and Sinker EDM
- Awarded numerous times for my dedications to the job
Journeyman Machinist
Meggitt Sensing Systems
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Prototyped aerospace/defense parts to engineers’ specifications
- Design and fabricate tools/fixtures to support and improve productivity of the production lines
- Worked with various materials including Inconel (600, 718, X750), titanium alloys, stainless steels, aluminums, machinable ceramics, few types of plastics and composites (G10, phenolic), rubber, polyurethane
- Efficient in setting up and fabricate parts
- Manually program, set up, and fabricated parts using Trak DPM CNC mill for one-off projects
- Fabricated big and tiny parts
- Programmed parts using MasterCAM X9, 2017
- Set up, fabricate parts using HASS VF2 VMC for prototype and production parts
- Help shop’s leader in tools, materials purchasing decisions
- In fact, I advised the shop leader to modernize the shop tools and increased productivity significantly
- Worked with all types of instructions: prints, sketches, and verbal
- Worked well and get along with almost everyone in the shop
- Machines used: Hardinge chucker lathes, several engine lathes and manual milling machine, Trak DPM CNC bed mill, surface grinders, HAAS VF series VMC
- Well regarded among engineers and managers as a smart, innovative, and creative machinist
- I was praised for saving the company a $200M POGO contract with Boeing through my dedication
- Nominated for STAR Awards numerous times for jobs well done
Toolmaker/Machinist
Intelligent Energy
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Designed and made tools to engineers’ and assembly line’s requests using only an engine lathe and a Bridgeport-type milling machine
- Worked with engineers to complete the projects
- Maintained shop tooling and material supplies
General Machinist
Capitol Machine
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Job-shop, fast-paced environment
- Machined parts to prints by conventional lathes, NC mill (EZTrak), CNC bed mill (Trump)
Prototype Machinist
Nagy Design
07.2005 - 08.2009
- Machined prototype parts to prints using manual mills, and lathe
- Fabricated the earliest prototypes for Perfect Point EDM to prove the concepts
- Manually programed, set up, and machined parts using Dynapath CNC mill
- Managed shop tools and supplies
Machine Builder
Be Design Automation
06.1998 - 08.2004
- Machined parts using all conventional machines and tools (Bridgeport and Laguna type mills, lathes, rotary tables, grinders…)
- Assembled machined parts together to build complete automation machines (mostly packaging)
- Wired the machines’ control panels
- Participated in trouble shooting machines to ensure their functionalities and efficiency
- Went to the field to set up automation machines and provided customer supports
- Managed shop tools and supplies
Education
AA - Business Administration, Machine Technology
Orange Coast College
Skills
- Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Strong work ethics
- Self-starter
- Motivation
- Precision production
- Mechanical aptitude
- Tolerance holding
- CNC programming
- Manufacturing
- Machine setup
- Visual inspection
- Quality control
- Manual milling
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Machine maintenance
- Caliper use
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Prototype Machinist
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics
07.2018 - Current
Journeyman Machinist
Meggitt Sensing Systems
09.2012 - 06.2018
Toolmaker/Machinist
Intelligent Energy
03.2011 - 09.2011
General Machinist
Capitol Machine
10.2009 - 02.2010
Prototype Machinist
Nagy Design
07.2005 - 08.2009
Machine Builder
Be Design Automation
06.1998 - 08.2004
AA - Business Administration, Machine Technology
Orange Coast College
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