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Chris K. Niemi

Southgate ,Mi.

Summary

Seeking a position with a progressive company that has a strong desire to be a leader in the industry,utilizing my skills as a CNC Programmer/ Machinist. Performing as a team player my proficient skills will add profitability to any company.

Highly skilled Lead Programmer with deep understanding of various programming languages, software development lifecycle, and agile methodologies. Possess strong leadership skills, ability to manage large teams and coordinate with stakeholders for project requirements. Demonstrated success in improving system functionality, optimizing operational efficiency, and driving team productivity. Commitment to staying current with industry advancements and innovations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Nc Lead Programmer

Troy Design & Manufacturing Co.
Plymouth, Michigan
08.2016 - Current
  • Developed databases, web forms and file systems to fill different needs.
  • Managed a team of programmers in the design, development, testing and implementation of web-based applications.
  • Translated application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.

Tebis software to create cutter path for 5 axis

mills.

CNC Set-Up Programmer

Tel-X
Garden City, Mi.
10.2011 - 11.2013
  • Set up Fadal mills
  • Programmed 2d and 3d cutter path using surfcam
  • Designed and built fixtures used to hold parts for milling production parts
  • Milled dies from solid blocks
  • Trained operators to run production jobs

CNC Programmer, Machinist

Magnum Manufacturing
Westland, Mi.
03.2011 - 10.2011
  • Set up Fadal Mills and Program cutter path using Work NC
  • Milled aluminum billets into blow mold and injection molds, cast iron castings

Set-Up Operator

TEI
Livonia, Mi.
09.2010 - 03.2011
  • Set-up and run Fadal Mills
  • 2D Milling
  • Upload programs and set-up Mills to print
  • Set-up Cutters in carousel
  • Run parts and adjust cutter comp
  • Check each part with Micrometers
  • Hold tolerance of +.0000 -.002
  • De burr final product
  • H13 and pre harden steel
  • Using Solid Carbide and indexable tooling

CNC Programmer/Operator

Die Services International
Belleville, MI.
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Machine Large Die Shoes for product stampings
  • Write programs using G&M codes at the controller
  • Edit and set offsets in programs
  • Ran G&L Boring mill, Pratt and Whitney vertical mill, Ingersol Rail Mill
  • Controller's used, Fidia, Allen Bradley, Giddens & Lewis Checked all Bored holes and height dimensions
  • G&M Codes, CNC Boring mills, CNC Vertical Mills Large dies, Set-ups

CNC Set-UP Operator

Solid Concepts
Troy, MI.
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Set up and operate CNC Vertical machines, cutting Rapid Prototype Models and Check Fixtures
  • Fadal control, Fidia control Numatics control
  • Cut ABS, Aluminum, and fixture plank
  • Fadal Fidia Controls
  • Small Vertical mills set-ups

CNC Programmer

SKY-TEK
Livonia, MI.
09.2006 - 10.2008
  • Tebis software Programmer, Mill set-up and operator, 3D cutter path, 3+2 experience
  • Surfaced 3D models, cut from solids
  • Programmed and cut aluminum check fixtures/ also sheet metal stamping dies
  • Worked with mill operators on proper set-up and milling techniques
  • Operated Taurus mills with Taurus controls, Vf1 Haas with Haas control
  • Tebis software, Program 3D cutter Path, Set-ups

CNC Machinist/ Programmer

PROTO TECNIQUES
South Lyon, MI.
10.1999 - 09.2006
  • Set-up Program and ran high speed mills
  • Cutting kirksite dies used for prototype sheet metal stamping, Injection molds, Foundry patterns, Check fixtures
  • These mills were built by Reko
  • Operated by lemoine controls
  • One Fadal mill operated by lemoine control and siemmens control also Heidenhain an fanuc control
  • Overhead crane operator and hi-lo driver
  • Set-up and Program

CNC Set-Up Operator

MARDQUARDT
Livonia, MI.
07.1996 - 10.1999
  • Set-up and operated CNC Bridge mill
  • These were lamb unima mills with Heidenhain controls
  • Hand built foundry patterns
  • Checked all patterns for correct dimensions before sending to foundry

Mold/Model Maker

Excel Pattern Works
Dearborn, MI.
08.1985 - 10.1999
  • Build wood models and make epoxy tooling from wooden model
  • Cut and trim Fiberglass parts, paint and finish to Class A surface

Education

Certified - NC Programmer

Tebis
Troy, MI
06-2021

Diploma - General/Metal shop

Garden City West
Garden City, Mi
01-1981

Skills

  • Lead Nc Tebis Programmer
  • Expert programming

Timeline

Nc Lead Programmer

Troy Design & Manufacturing Co.
08.2016 - Current

CNC Set-Up Programmer

Tel-X
10.2011 - 11.2013

CNC Programmer, Machinist

Magnum Manufacturing
03.2011 - 10.2011

Set-Up Operator

TEI
09.2010 - 03.2011

CNC Programmer/Operator

Die Services International
05.2010 - 09.2010

CNC Set-UP Operator

Solid Concepts
09.2009 - 05.2010

CNC Programmer

SKY-TEK
09.2006 - 10.2008

CNC Machinist/ Programmer

PROTO TECNIQUES
10.1999 - 09.2006

CNC Set-Up Operator

MARDQUARDT
07.1996 - 10.1999

Mold/Model Maker

Excel Pattern Works
08.1985 - 10.1999

Certified - NC Programmer

Tebis

Diploma - General/Metal shop

Garden City West
Chris K. Niemi