Anthony Desimone
Methods Engineer
Trafford,PA
Summary
Accomplished Methods Engineer with extensive expertise in CNC programming and workholding design. Proven track record in optimizing machining process for efficiency and accuraacy. Adept at problem solving and technical support, enhancing team collaboration and mentoring for continuous improvement.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Methods Engineer
Stellar Precision Components
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
11.2014 - Current
- Determined and designed cost-effective workholding that delivered rigidity and consistency.
- Identified and documented critical features controlling part quality at each machining process.
- Identified the best tooling solutions that produced high-quality surfaces, and delivered efficient cutting.
- Developed G-code programs ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency, incorporating sharp edge and burr removal.
- Optimized existing programs to reduce cycle times and improve part accuracy.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop order of operations on all customer parts.
- Designed custom setup sheets with work instructions, tool descriptions, detailed pictures, and maximum machine tool travels.
- Maintained records of all changes made to the CNC programs.
- Provided technical support for operators running parts on the shop floor.
CNC Machinist
Astley Precision
Irwin, Pennsylvania
12.1998 - 11.2014
- Program, set up, and operate CNC turning centers to perform various machining operations, such as turning, facing, boring, threading, milling, and drilling.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production specifications.
- Troubleshot programming errors and part quality issues to ensure production accuracy.
- Transferred commands from servers to CNC modules via computer network links to facilitate efficient operation.
- Trained junior operators on safe machine operation procedures, enhancing team adherence to safety standards.
CNC Machinist
Able Tool Co
Trafford, Pennsylvania
01.1993 - 12.1998
- Program, set up, and operate Mazak CNC turning centers to perform various machining operations, such as turning, facing, boring, threading, milling, and drilling.
- Inspected finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting programming errors and part quality issues to maintain production flow.
- Trained junior operators on safe machine operation procedures to enhance operational safety.
Journeyman Machinist
MD Machine Co
Trafford, Pennsylvania
12.1981 - 12.1993
- Program, set up, and operate Mazak CNC turning centers to perform various machining operations, such as turning, facing, boring, threading, milling, and drilling.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to tight tolerances, enhancing quality control.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting programming errors and part quality issues, contributing to efficient production processes.
- Trained junior operators on safe machine operation procedures, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Regional High School
Murrysville, PA03-1981
Skills
- CNC mill programming
- CNC lathe programming
- Tool selection
- CNC machine setup
- Process improvement
- Technical support
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Part inspection
- Workholding design
- Computer-aided design
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Process Optimization
- CNC mastercam
- AutoCAD
Certification
Journeyman Machinist
Timeline
Methods Engineer
Stellar Precision Components
11.2014 - Current
CNC Machinist
Astley Precision
12.1998 - 11.2014
CNC Machinist
Able Tool Co
01.1993 - 12.1998
Journeyman Machinist
MD Machine Co
12.1981 - 12.1993
High School Diploma -
Franklin Regional High School