Mastercam 2023
BRANDON NYE-ROBINSON
Lakeside ,CA
Summary
Talented Machinist with 8 Years of experience setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, including fabricating, modifying and repairing mechanical instruments. 3 years of experience programming 3,4 and 5 axis machines using latest versions of Mastercam (2021 and 2022)to produce complex assemblies for research and development for a spine technologies company. Understanding of Lean manufacturing. I am a very passionate Machinist. I love this trade and the excitement a new challenge brings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
5 Axis CNC Programmer/tooling Design
Survival Systems International
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Increased machine uptime by troubleshooting and resolving programming errors promptly.
- Maintained organized library of CNC programs, ensuring version control and easy access for all team members involved in the production process.
- Streamlined workflow by creating standardized templates for commonly used machining operations.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Established strong working relationships with machine operators, fostering open communication lines and facilitating quick resolution of any programming-related issues.
- Created precision CNC projects for clients in aero structures industry.
- Learned verisurf/roamer arm to maintain fast paced quality system, trained operators to use verisurf to maintain shop quality standards.
CNC Programmer
C&H Machining
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
- Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
CNC Mill Programmer 3,4 and 5 Axis
Alphatec Spine
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Machine complex prototypes for research and development as well as test fixtures for FDA approvals.
- Get first articles before moving forward with production.
- Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
- Set up and operate multiple machines while programming in between as needed.
- Train new set up machinist to quickly get them up to speed and build confidence to machine with efficiency and understanding.
- Understanding of SFM for different materials such as Titanium, porous titanium, Stainless steels, variety of plastics Delrin, UHMWPE, Radel, Acetal Copolymer, PEEK
- Responsible for ordering all specialty tools and materials to ensure jobs move quickly through production processes.
- Responsible for doing complete manufacturing process start to finish. Order material, cut material, program part, set up machine, check part while documenting with QIR, deburr parts, heat treat, test heat treat, sand blast, passivization/cleaning
CNC Machinist
5TH AXIS INC
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
- Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
- Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
- Lay out and mark areas of parts to be shot-peened and fill hoppers with shot.
- Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors, or to obtain approval to continue production.
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures as well as CMMs to check true positions, clocking and parallelism or precision parts.
- Set up and operate multiple 4-axis (Haas DM1 with rotary, DM2 with rotary, Okuma Space Centers) machines using test indicators, calipers, micrometers and height gauges to prove out programs.
- Strong understanding of hard milling processes as well as holding tight tolerances on hardened steel parts (36-42 hrc).
- Understanding of Heidenhain controllers.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures
CNC Operator/Assembly
HECS INC
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
- Adjust machine offsets to ensure tolerance control.
- Cut all stock material to keep up with machine production deadlines.
- Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
- Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries
Education
Certificate of Completion For Multiaxis/Mill - Mill Programming
CAD/CAM Consulting Inc
11245 W Bernardo Ct Suite 100, San Diego, CA 9212709.2021
Machine Technology 140,150,160 CERT - Machine Shop Technology
CITY COLLEGE
San Diego, Ca08.2015
Skills
- Problem solving
- Blueprint interpretation expertise
- Self-motivated
- Data management
- Extremely quick learner
- Process implementation
- Interpersonal skills
- CNC Mill Programming/5axis
- Understating of lean manufacturing
- Utilization of shop management/ERP systems
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Task Prioritization
Software
Timeline
5 Axis CNC Programmer/tooling Design
Survival Systems International
10.2023 - Current
CNC Programmer
C&H Machining
08.2022 - 03.2023
CNC Mill Programmer 3,4 and 5 Axis
Alphatec Spine
08.2019 - 06.2022
CNC Machinist
5TH AXIS INC
10.2016 - 08.2019
CNC Operator/Assembly
HECS INC
02.2016 - 08.2016
Certificate of Completion For Multiaxis/Mill - Mill Programming
CAD/CAM Consulting Inc
Machine Technology 140,150,160 CERT - Machine Shop Technology
CITY COLLEGE
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