Brett McMaster
Lakeside,Ca.
Summary
Began my career in 1998 in manufacturing specifically with CNC machining and have acquired knowledge to some degree in almost all aspects of the trade. Along the way quality control became a secondary skill. I have flexibility with CNC mill and lathe operations including some horizontal mill experience. G&M code program comprehension and some moderate editing skills including feed and speed settings for part surfaces. I am now pursuing a certification in Mastercam further improving my programming abilities. I possess a continuous track record of improvement, skill sharpening and many countless successful part completions in the field of Computer Numerical Control machining (CNC).
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR/ SET UP
GKN Aerospace - Chem Tronics
El Cajon, CA
06.2022 - Current
- KT CNC horizontal mill with a 66" rotary table for milling operation of Flex Ring for V-22 Osprey military helicopter components.
- Berthiez vertical turning lathe (VTL) of 60" A320 V-blade for Airbus commercial jet engines.
- Youji vertical turning lathe set up and operate of F16 41 to 43" compressor case.
- Observed the company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
CNC MACHINIST/ LATHE & MILL/ PROGRAMMER/ TRAINER
Chromalloy
Miramar, CA
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Doosan DNM 400II 3 axis mill set up, operate, programmer and toolmaker.
- Hurco VM1 & VM3 3 axis mill and Takisawa TC-4 lathe set up and operator.
- Repair and reconditioning machining work of military and commercial jet engine parts.
- Trained multiple new members of the trade.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
CNC Mill Operator
Meggitt
Mira Mesa, CA.
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Haas VF6 3 axis mill operator.
- Miscellaneous saw operations for scrapping of defective nonconforming parts.
- Composite build and machining of military jet engine parts.
- Daily logging of CMM inspection part dimensions.
CNC Lathe Machine Operator
Senior Aerospace Ketema
El Cajon, CA
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Mazak Power Master, Hitachi-Seiki HT40 lathe and Mitsubishi TUE-15 vertical turning lathe (VTL) setup and operation.
- Titanium and Inconel machining of jet turbine cases for the military and commercial jet industry.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Followed safety practices when loading and unloading parts on machinery.
CNC Lathe and Mill Operator
Lake Region Medical
Wheeling, Ill
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Mazatrol 640T lathe and Mazak Nexus 510C-2 3 axis mill setup and operator.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Haynes 50 and Aluminum 6061 machining of medical devices for heart valve and orthopedic medical devices.
- CMM Operator and Optical Comparator (shadow graph) inspection of machined parts.
CNC Lathe Operator
Midland Manufacturing
Skokie, Ill
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Okuma Captain L370MW dual spindle lathe and Daewoo Puma 250 and 350 lathe setup and operator.
- Machining of valve bodies, valve stems and covers for high pressure liquid and gas valves for railroad tanker cars.
- Optical Comparator inspection use.
- Deburr parts after finished machined operations.
CNC Horizontal Mill Operator
Grot Tool
Skokie, IL
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Mazak and Toyoda horizontal mill operator.
- Machined big and small components used in the oil and gas industry for the use of "fracking".
- Monitored machine operation at control panel and adjusted settings to create desired pieces.
CNC Mill and Lathe Operator
Emco Gears
Chicago, Ill
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Hardinge and Okuma Lathe and Haas VF series 3 axis mill setup and operator.
- Monitored machine operation at control panel and adjusted settings to create desired pieces.
- Machining of transmission parts for the Nascar race industry.
- Calculate gear tooth milling and diamond wheel cutting.
- Milling, drill and tap of various shafts and housings.
- Learned a little about gear hobbing.
CNC Mill and Lathe Operator
Bodine Electric Company
Chicago, Ill
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Hardinge lathe and Haas Mini Mill setup and operator.
- Machining of DC electric motor shafts for industrial use applications.
- Bar feeder using 12' bar stock ranging in diameters of 3/8" to 1".
- Consistent quality inspection and short order production runs of turn, drill, tap and knurling of steel shafts
- Beginner experience using height gauge and optical comparator.
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR AND FOUNDRYMAN
Zollner Pistons/ Karl Schmidt Unisia
Fort Wayne, IN.
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Kitamura Mycenter mill and Okuma lathe operator.
- Machining of Ford and Navistar pistons for commercial and industrial use vehicles.
- Insert tool changing, minor program edits, offsetting and introduction of quality control gauging such as plug gauges, torpedo gauge, height gauge and optical comparator.
- Foundry molder of aluminum piston castings.
Education
Certification - Mastercam 2024
Caminstructor.com
Ontario, Canada03.2024
Vocational Certification - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
BIR Training Center
Chicago, IL10.2004
Timeline
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR/ SET UP
GKN Aerospace - Chem Tronics
06.2022 - Current
CNC MACHINIST/ LATHE & MILL/ PROGRAMMER/ TRAINER
Chromalloy
12.2020 - 05.2022
CNC Mill Operator
Meggitt
12.2019 - 08.2020
CNC Lathe Machine Operator
Senior Aerospace Ketema
07.2018 - 12.2019
CNC Lathe and Mill Operator
Lake Region Medical
02.2017 - 02.2018
CNC Lathe Operator
Midland Manufacturing
03.2013 - 02.2017
CNC Horizontal Mill Operator
Grot Tool
03.2011 - 03.2013
CNC Mill and Lathe Operator
Emco Gears
01.2008 - 01.2011
CNC Mill and Lathe Operator
Bodine Electric Company
01.2003 - 01.2007
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR AND FOUNDRYMAN
Zollner Pistons/ Karl Schmidt Unisia
01.1997 - 01.2001
Certification - Mastercam 2024
Caminstructor.com
Vocational Certification - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
BIR Training Center
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