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Angel Rodriguez

Riverside,CA

Summary

Dynamic CNC Mill Lead Machinist at Karman Space & Defense with a decade of precision machining experience. Proven leader in enhancing team performance and efficiency through effective training and problem-solving. Skilled in CNC Mill and quality assurance, consistently achieving on-time project completion while maintaining high standards of equipment maintenance and safety protocols. I have an active security clearance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Mill Lead Machinist

Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide leadership, coach, and train personnel to achieve product quality, efficiency, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance standards.
  • Ensure machinists are operating according to planned work schedules
  • Created daily reports detailing progress made on projects as well as any issues encountered during the day's operations.
  • Worked closely with engineering to develop new processes, or improve existing ones.
  • Analyzed problems related to tooling performance and identified solutions to increase efficiency.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Work closely with production planners and supervisors to come up with a plan to complete jobs on time.
  • Track the calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area.

CNC Mill Machinist

Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2014 - Current
  • 10 years of experience working with HAAS CNC vertical mills, 3, 4, and 5 axis.
  • Mill Set-Up: set up jobs by using stops, vices, machining fixtures, angle plates, sine plates, indicator holders, and dial test indicators.
  • Read the blueprint, job traveler, and other instructions to determine specific tolerances or parts.
  • Measure the dimensions of finished work pieces using calibrated, precision measuring instruments.
  • Mount, install, and align correct fixtures to different jobs as needed. Also, install 4-axis rotary and 5-axis trunnions.
  • Adjust machine speed and feed, change cutting tools, or adjust controls.

Production Composite Technician

Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed composite layups and cured components with autoclave, ovens, and vacuum bagging techniques.
  • Maintained equipment to ensure proper functioning of the composite shop.
  • Managed lamination process by observing cure time and surface temperature to adjust for quality results.
  • Inspected finished product by checking appearance, measurements and looking for defects such as dead spots or bubbles.
  • Implemented safety protocols while working with hazardous chemicals involved in the composites manufacturing process.
  • Trained other technicians on proper handling of composite materials and tools used in fabrication process.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09-2013

High School Diploma -

Alvord High School
Riverside, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Machine setup
  • Blueprint reading
  • Production planning
  • Tool calibration
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Employee training
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • 5S methodology
  • Machine maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Precision machining
  • Troubleshooting
  • ISO standards

Timeline

CNC Mill Lead Machinist

Karman Space & Defense
03.2024 - Current

CNC Mill Machinist

Karman Space & Defense
11.2014 - Current

Production Composite Technician

Karman Space & Defense
01.2014 - 11.2014

Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Alvord High School

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