Christopher Marousek
Victorville,CA
Summary
Results driven manufacturing professional with expertise in multi-axis CNC operation, fixture design, and process optimization across aerospace manufacturing environments. Proven track record of collaborating with engineering teams to refine prototype designs, implement custom workholding, and optimize machining strategies across a wide range of materials.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Mill Machinist
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
08.2020 - Current
- Multi-Axis Machining: Set up, and operate complex 5-axis CNC vertical milling machines to produce high-precision aerospace components.
- Create Programs for the workholding and machining of parts.
- Verify finished part dimensions using advanced precision measuring instruments, ensuring quality.
- Assist manufacturing engineers in testing and implementing machining strategies, custom workholding fixtures, and specialized tooling for developmental aerospace projects.
- Partner with engineering teams to review prototype and production processes, recommending adjustments that improve manufacturability and part quality.
CNC Mill Machinist
Summit Machine
Ontario, CA
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Multi-Axis & Superalloy Machining: Set up and operate complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC vertical and horizontal milling centers to fabricate high-precision aerospace parts from superalloys, including Hastelloy, Waspaloy, Inconel while achieving tight engineering tolerances.
- Programmed CNC mill machines to produce parts according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated multiple CNC mills simultaneously to meet planning deadlines while ensuring part quality.
CNC Mill Setup / Programmer & Department Manager
Dial Precision, Inc.
Hesperia, CA
01.2011 - 10.2017
- Cross-Departmental Management: Managed and directed operations across three key divisions: Research & Development, Thrust Bearing, and Balancing department.
- CAM Programming & Process Planning: Programmed CNC milling equipment using CAM software and edited programs on the floor to optimize production efficiency.
- Fixture Setup & Operations: Designed and executed tooling and fixture setups for manufacturing operations across diverse materials and machining applications.
- Manufacturing Costing & Quoting: Assisted engineering and leadership in estimating manufacturing processes, labor hours, and tooling costs for new product introductions and custom job quotes.
CNC Operator/Machinist
Dial Precision, Inc.
Hesperia, CA
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Operated CNC Mill and Lathes.
- Operated manual drill presses for accurate drilling tasks.
- Inspected finished products for quality and dimensional accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior High School
Victorville, CASkills
- CNC & Multi-Axis Operations: CNC vertical and horizontal mill operation, multi-axis machining, machine setup, mill & lathe manual machining, part fabrication techniques
- Programming & Software: Esprit CAD/CAM software, solid modeling, CNC programming, G-code programming and editing, blueprint reading, GD&T
- Engineering & Tooling: Fixture design, workholding methods, production planning, process optimization, Root Cause Analysis
- Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Esprit CAM
Timeline
CNC Mill Machinist
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2020 - Current
CNC Mill Machinist
Summit Machine
10.2017 - 08.2020
CNC Mill Setup / Programmer & Department Manager
Dial Precision, Inc.
01.2011 - 10.2017
CNC Operator/Machinist
Dial Precision, Inc.
04.2003 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Excelsior High School