Austin Geffs
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dynamic CNC Machinist and Firearms Instructor with proven expertise in precision programming and safety training at Brazos River Firearms. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and leading teams, proficient in problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with stringent standards. Committed to excellence in every project undertaken.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Range Safety Officer / Firearms Instructor
Brazos River Firearms
Fulshear, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Instructed students on rifle, pistol, and shotgun marksmanship, utilizing diverse teaching aids and motivational strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Enforced range rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
- Enforced safety protocols during live fire exercises and training sessions.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and emergency response protocols, ensuring preparedness for potential incidents.
CNC Machinist
Air Methods
Englewood, CO
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed CNC mill and lathe operations for aerospace components built to extremely tight tolerances.
- Set up CNC mills and lathes, replacing tools and fixtures for optimal job readiness.
- Reviewed and edited machining programs, enhancing cycle time efficiency.
- Inspected finished products to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
Quality Control Inspector
Meta Tech
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Produced quality inspection results for major oil industry clients, contributing to reliability and safety in high-stakes applications.
- Maintained tight tolerance control up to 0.0005 with precision measuring instruments.
- Delivered shipment-ready parts by conducting first article inspections and accurately logging dimensions to ensure quality standards.
- Supported compliant part release by etching, stamping, and packing components for shipment, ensuring adherence to quality specifications.
CNC Router Programmer
Regal Plastic Supply
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Programmed multi-cam 3000 CNC router with EnRoute 6.
- Created plastic parts from simple to complex designs, including acrylic, polycarbonate, and ballistic materials, ensuring quality and precision in production.
- Supported prototype builds and managed repeat production runs of up to 5000 units, contributing to timely project delivery.
Machinist Lead
Tactical Sealing Tech
04.2011 - 06.2015
- Led team of five machinists across multiple shifts, coordinating daily workflow to meet production targets.
- Trained new machinists on machine operation and safety practices, enhancing overall team competency.
- Programmed and ran five 4-axis CNC mills, including Fadal and Haas machines with Fanuc controls.
- Set up machines and troubleshot tooling and programming problems to maintain production schedule.
- Interpreted blueprints, sample parts, drawings to define dimensions and tolerances for finished workpieces.
- Produced precision CNC components for sealing applications.
- Ensured product compliance using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges.
Education
Certified CNC Machinist Program -
Lone Star College System
Conroe, TX05-2014
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
Montgomery, TX01-2013
Skills
- CNC programming and setup expertise
- G-code proficiency
- Reading blueprints effectively
- Manual machining skills
- Precision measuring techniques
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Forklift operation skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Ability to work independently
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Certification
Machinist Program Lone Star College, (6 certificates: blueprint reading, shop math, lathe & mill operation, CNC programming)
Timeline
Range Safety Officer / Firearms Instructor
Brazos River Firearms
02.2023 - Current
CNC Machinist
Air Methods
03.2020 - 12.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Meta Tech
08.2017 - 12.2019
CNC Router Programmer
Regal Plastic Supply
01.2016 - 07.2017
Machinist Lead
Tactical Sealing Tech
04.2011 - 06.2015
Certified CNC Machinist Program -
Lone Star College System
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School