Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Blake Berckenhoff

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced CNC machinist with over 5 years of expertise in setup and operation of 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines, as well as, operating 3-axis lathes. Skilled in CAD utilization and equipment calibration, I significantly enhance machining efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and adaptive machining, my work consistently exceeds quality standards, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNC Machinist

Goff Davis Machine
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Set up and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines to produce precision parts for the aerospace industry.
  • Utilize conversational programming to create and optimize toolpaths.
  • Conduct machine calibration, tolling adjustments, and maintenance to ensure peak performance.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to maintain tolerances within .001 thou.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and CMMs to verify part quality.

CNC Machinist

Universal Machining Industries
Muenster, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Setup and operated CNC 3-axis mills and 5th-axis mills to ensure precision manufacturing.
  • Perform part inspections using Tesa height gauges, depth mics, and Optical Comparators
  • Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
  • Participated in cross-training programs to enhance versatility in operating other CNC machines.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Precision Machining Technology

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • CAD utilization
  • Machine setup
  • Final inspection
  • Adaptive machining
  • Deburring operations
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Multi-axis machining

Certification

  • Forklift Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Goff Davis Machine
08.2022 - Current

CNC Machinist

Universal Machining Industries
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Forklift Certification

Associate of Applied Science - Precision Machining Technology

Texas State Technical College
Blake Berckenhoff