Brendan Bollinger
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Skilled Machinist with expertise in CNC machine setup and operation, focusing on precision machining of metal components. Capable of interpreting blueprints and using precision measuring tools to meet specifications. Experienced in programming CNC lathes and mills, maintaining machine readiness, and training new machinists to promote a quality-focused work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Precision crafted products
Moscow Mills, Missouri
09.2011 - 07.2026
- Set up CNC machines for precision crafted products machining jobs.
- Wrote programs for CNC lathes and mills.
- Experience with setup, operating and programming live tool lathes.
- Operated lathes and mills to shape metal components.
- Read blueprints and verified dimensions with precision measuring tools.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain tight tolerances.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Replaced worn cutting tools and maintained machine readiness.
- Trained new machinists on equipment use and setup methods.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Machine chuck jaws for gripping parts in lathe.
- Experience using tailstock for machining long parts.
- Experience using 4th axis in mill.
- Operating cold saw, horizontal band saw and vertical band saw and changing saw blades when needed.
- Operated forklift safely to transport materials within the facility.
- Experienced with MIG welding and have some experience in TIG welding.
- Operating water jet.
- Operating a press brake to form metal parts.
- Deburring parts.
Education
Francis Howell School District
Saint Peters, MoSkills
- CNC programming
- CNC machine operation
- Lathe setup
- Machine setup
- Tooling setup
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measurement
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Deburring skills
- Machine maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Training support
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Machinist
Precision crafted products
09.2011 - 07.2026
Francis Howell School District