Caleb Wilkinson
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Experienced CNC Machinist with nearly a decade of experience on the manufacturing floor. In-depth setup knowledge across a variety of machines, materials, and difficulties. Recognized for having a unique blend of rapid response prototyping, high pace production work, and careful fixturing creation. Known for advanced troubleshooting, outside the box thinking, a close eye to detail, and an ability to work well with others to get the job done.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Kyocera SGS / TriPoint Surgical
Columbia City, IN
11.2022 - Current
- Setup and operation of 3 Axis Hurco and 3 Axis Haas VF4 Mills
- Setup and operation of 5 Axis Mazak 500A Mill
- Setup and operation of 7 Axis Mazak Integrex 200-IV Millturn
- Responsible for all production and prototype setups
- Proves out all new programs and responsible for machining the necessary fixtures and workholding devices
- Moderate G&M hand programming at the controller
- Lead machinist in the mill department with proven critical thinking skills, outside the box ideas, and close collaborative teamwork with programmers and engineers
CNC Machinist
Instrumental Machine & Development
Warsaw, IN
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Setup and operation of 3 Axis Haas and Mazak Mills
- Setup and operation of 5 Axis Haas UMC 500 Mills
- Setup and operation of 9 Axis Mazak Integrex I200-ST
- Experience setting up wide variety of projects including fixtures, rapid response prototypes, and general production
- Proficient in the use of quality inspection equipment including Calipers, Micrometers, Height Stand, and Optical Comparator
- Trusted with proving out new programs, improving existing programs, and hand editing programs as needed.
Custodian
Lakeview Middle School
Warsaw, IN
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for keeping the gymnasium, workout center, locker rooms, nurses station, and agriculture area clean every night
- Proficient in use of back mounted vacuum cleaners, elevated floor cleaners, and wax removing swing machines
- Close eye to detail while taking pride in keeping everything as spotless as possible
- Close teamwork with other employees with no hesitation in picking up the slack in other areas of the property as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Technology
Trine University
Angola, Indiana, IN12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Warsaw, IN05-2021
Skills
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Advanced Multi-axis machining
- Fixturing and workholding
- Rapid Response Prototyping
- Moderate G&M code hand programming
- Surgical Instrumentation and implant experience
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Kyocera SGS / TriPoint Surgical
11.2022 - Current
CNC Machinist
Instrumental Machine & Development
06.2016 - 11.2022
Custodian
Lakeview Middle School
05.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Technology
Trine University
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Ivy Tech Community College