Chris Jirsa

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Methodical, hard-working, and always striving to be better at my job and learn new things. Resourceful CNC Programmer offers many years of experience in tooling and machine programming. Well-trained and organized with skill in interpreting drawings, determining best processes and drafting clear mechanical instructions. Committed to configuring tools and calibrating equipment to meet quality standards. Strong mechanical aptitude with complete knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Programmer / CNC Toolmaker

Moldworx

Chandler, AZ

05.2022 - 07.2023

I Programmed and ran 3 axis machine's. I would create all my own inspection to fit multiple component's together in the cnc based on Part tolerances and component's.
Did design reviews to make sure nothing was missed, and gave recommendations on things to change to help speed up the Manufacturing process.
I Trained People on Programming and how to setup and run the cnc's.
I worked close with other's to plan and schedule job's through the shop.

CNC Programmer /Tool Maker

PDC

Scottsdale, AZ

03.2010 - 04.2022

Programming micro molds, fluidic plates, bone anchors, microscope slides with fluidic channels to be molded.
Ran the micro molds, fluidic plates, bone anchors, microscope slides with fluidic channels.
Programmed for several types of steels.
Programmed and ran cutters as small as .0008, but the average was 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm in diameter. And up from there.
Fitting shut offs in the CNC for peek plastic that flashes at .0001.
Write programs to run after hours over the weekends and/or days at a time.
Designing and pulling electrodes to be manufactured.
Deciding what is the most efficient procedure to manufacture jobs and plan them through completion.
Utilizing the part print to properly machine/tolerance jobs being manufactured.
Responsible to Make procedures for manufacturing. And to have them implemented into ISO 13485.
Worked in the quality control room for about 1 1/2 years. We used ISO 13485. I was responsible for inspecting plastic parts to be shipped to the customer, and inspecting steel component's. When needed I would do certifications for steel components.
In the past year I started learning how to polish steel components. (Not an expert! Still in the learning stages).

CNC Programmer / Operator

Harris Precision Mold

Tempe, AZ

01.1998 - 03.2010

Started out running manual mills, grinders, and learned how to run CNCs and program them.

Apprentice

PDC and PTC

Scottsdale, AZ

12.1994 - 01.1998

The reason why I have PDC and PTC labeled is because the two owners split off from each other one kept PDC the other one created PTC. And I went with PTC during the split.
Built mold bases in a Bridgeport start to finish.
Learned grinding (basics)
Learned more about molds here.

Education

Associates Degree - Mold Making And Basic Machining

Southeast Community College Milford Campus

Milford, NE

12.1994

Skills

Programming & running CNC machines for Micro molds, and Fluidics
I know how a mold needs to be built from start to finish
Problem solving ( IE If a mistake happens I can use the part print, type of plastic, the tolerance percentage of the shop, and the mold assembly and make an appropriate decision on how the repair needs to be Sometimes you need to come up with multiple options with multiple people due to circumstances and requirements)
Reading and writing "G" code
Blueprint reading

Scheduling jobs
Attention to detail
Creating models
Listening to others and working together to come up with the best ideas and plan to get a job done efficiently
Willing and want to learn new things (especially 4 and 5 axis machine's)

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