Brandon Lopez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled Prototype Machinist with 3 years of specialized experience in precision machining and 5 years of comprehensive experience in the manufacturing industry. Proven proficiency in fabricating, assembling, and testing intricate prototypes to meet rigorous specifications and tight tolerances. Adept at operating a diverse range of CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, and other precision tools. Possesses a solid foundation in material properties, cutting techniques, and quality control procedures, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of prototypes and finished products. Known for a meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and efficiency standards. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, dedicated to driving innovation within dynamic manufacturing environments. DOE Q CLEARED as of 03/2024
Positive, dedicated, and quick to learn new tasks. Knowledge of basic machining principles and safety protocols combined with hands-on skills in operating and maintaining machinery. Focused on delivering precise, high-quality work that contributes to team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist Apprentice
Los Alamos National Labs
09.2023 - Current
- Prototype Machining
- Expanded skill set under machinist mentorship, learning advanced techniques for improved job performance.
- Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
- Increased team productivity by collaborating with machinists and offering assistance when needed.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Manual Machines
- Hardinge Lathe
- Washion Lathe
- Babin Lathe
- BridgePort mill
- Sharp Mill
- Acer mill
Experience MAchining Materials:
- Plastics
- 304 SS
- Various Carbon steels
- Molybdenum
- Various tool holding and Part handling
- Hartford head
- Rightangle head
- Rotary table
CNC
- CNC Haas lathe/mill
- CNC Hurco
- CNC Mazak
- Mitsubishi MVC 1000
Machinist
Aerosalesinc
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
- Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Developed custom macros for complex machining tasks, simplifying programming and increasing productivity.
- Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement efficient manufacturing processes for new products.
CNC Operator
Sun country Industries
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed jobs, tracking progress throughout the production cycle to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Seamlessly transitioned between various CNC machine types, demonstrating adaptability and versatility as an operator.
- Read and interpret various aerospace Drawings, understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Deburr work without violating dimensions
- Operating 3-5 Axis mills
- DMU 50
- Maho 300 -1000
- 5-Axis, 3 -axis analog set ups
- Finding Center of Rotation
- Edge Finding
- Tramming vises and fixtures W/.0005
- Basic understanding of G-codes and M-codes
- Kitting and setting own tools for production
- Responsible for running multiple machines at once
- Materials
- RENE 41
- Titanium
- Inconel
- 303 Stainless
Education
Certificate -
Tooling U
Cleveland, OH09.2025
Machine Tool Technology Certification - Machine Tool Technology
Central New Mexico Community Colledge
Albuquerque, NM08.2023
Skills
- GD&T course Completed
- Solid Works 2025 Certified
- Mastercam 2025 MILL and Lathe certified
- CNC programming
- Fixture design
- Lathe operation
- Measurement tools
- Computer numerical control operation
- Precision machining Manual and CNC
- Surface grinding
- Machine setup
- Quality inspection
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Hand and power tool operation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Certification
- Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
- Completed Date: 2023-12-06
- Conducts process planning and hand operations (drilling, reaming, sawing, and layout); follows industry inspection techniques and safety standards.
- Measurement, Materials, & Safety
- Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of: standard steel classifications and numbering systems, reading of precision measuring devices, shop and machine safety, general machining practices, and inspection techniques.
- Turning I (Between Centers)
- Completed Date: 2024-06-19
- Conducts process planning and between centers applications; sets up and operates machine; follows industry inspection techniques and safety standards.
- Drill Press I
- Completed Date: 2024-06-18
- Conducts process planning and basic drilling applications; sets up and operates machine; follows industry inspection techniques and safety standards.
- Turning I (Chucking)
- Conducts process planning and basic chucking applications; sets up and operates machine; follows industry inspection techniques and safety standards.
- Milling I
- Completed Date: 2024-06-20
- Conducts process planning and basic manual milling applications; sets up and operates machine; follows industry inspection techniques and safety standards.
- Milling II
- Completed Date: 2025-05-22
- Independently plan, set up and execute jobs. Execution includes inspecting parts while monitoring and adjusting process, machine and tool conditions.
- Turning II (Chucking)
- Completed Date: 2025-05-28
- Independently plan, set up and execute chucking jobs. Execution includes inspecting parts while monitoring and adjusting process, machine and tool conditions.
- Turning II (Between Centers)
- Independently plan, set up and execute between center jobs. Execution includes inspecting parts while monitoring and adjusting process, machine and tool conditions.
- The Certificate of Special Merit
- Machining Level I Standard
- Grinding I
- Independently plan, set up and execute surface grinding jobs. Execution includes inspecting parts while monitoring and adjusting process, machine and tool conditions.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Communication
- Critical thinking & problem solving skills
- Working with tools & technology
- Time management
Timeline
Machinist Apprentice
Los Alamos National Labs
09.2023 - Current
Machinist
Aerosalesinc
04.2023 - 08.2023
CNC Operator
Sun country Industries
08.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate -
Tooling U
Machine Tool Technology Certification - Machine Tool Technology
Central New Mexico Community Colledge
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