Cashman McDonald
Chatham Steel Corp
ORLANDO,FL
30
Years of experience
Experienced CNC professional with 10+ years in steel fabrication, machine operation, and fabrication support. Strong in program editing, tooling selection, and equipment monitoring. Known for producing accurate parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and improving material use while reducing waste.
Work History
CNC Programmer
6 Years 4 Months- Developed CNC programs for steel fabrication equipment, aligning cut paths with blueprint specifications.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and shop orders to confirm dimensions, tolerances, and sequence requirements.
- Selected tooling, feeds, and speeds for efficient machining of carbon and alloy steel.
- Optimized nesting and material utilization to reduce scrap during plate and sheet processing.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Tailored CNC designs for use across numerous raw material types.
CNC Machine Operator
5 Years- Set up CNC machines for steel cutting operations, verifying program parameters and tooling before production runs.
- Adjust machine offsets, feed rates, and spindle speeds to maintain accurate dimensions and surface quality.
- Interpreted blueprints and work orders to produce parts within tight tolerances and specifications.
- Inspected finished components using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm dimensional accuracy.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of the machine.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operating safely and prevent accidents.
- Adhered to a high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
Fabricator
3 Years 2 Months- Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings to fabricate metal components to exact specifications.
- Assembled structural parts with welding, bolting, and fitting techniques for precise alignment.
- Assembled structural parts using welding, bolting, and fitting techniques.
- Cut, drilled, and ground materials using saws, shears, torches, and hand tools.
- Set up fabrication equipment and adjusted tools for efficient, accurate production.
- Coordinated workflow priorities with shop team to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and paint finish discrepancies.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
- Customized metal parts to client specifications, enhancing customer satisfaction with tailored solutions.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
- Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Inspected completed products to ensure quality and adherence to company standards.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
CNC programming
Machine programming
CNC machine operation
Blueprint reading
Blueprint reading
CAD
Cutting tool selection
Tool selection
First-article inspection
Part inspection
CNC program review
Precision measuring
Material knowledge
Blueprint interpretation
Mechanical troubleshooting
Precision tapping
Advanced drilling
Equipment operation
CNC programming
Drilling techniques
Technical troubleshooting
CNC performance tracking
Team collaboration
Timeline
CNC Programmer
Chatham Steel Corp
06.2020 - CurrentRead More
CNC Machine Operator
Chatham Steel Corp
06.2015 - 06.2020Read More
Fabricator
Ashland Fabricating & Welding
03.2012 - 05.2015Read More
Paul G Blazzer HS
High School Diploma
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