Colton Lyons
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree. Skilled in CAD/CAM Design and Machine Operations in high tolerance machine shop settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated scenarios. As a result of training and experience I can be entirely self-sufficient when reading and interpreting Engineering drawings, GD&T and Iges models. During my training I was taught to supervise and operate machines safely as well as the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment without needed supervision. I aim to improve productivity and work closely with team members to complete work efficiently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
C&f Tool And Die
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed first article inspections on high tolerance products using Faro and Keyence CMM tools.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Recorded inspection results using AS9100 FAI compliant documents.
- Understood every aspect of GD&T call outs, and customer specification from engineering drawings.
CNC & Manual Machinist (2nd shift)
Parker- Hannifin Corporation
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Programming, setup and operation of machining equipment including CNC Mills, Lathes, and manual machines notably 314” bedway Poreba engine lathe
- Overhead crane training for loading machines and moving large machine tooling
- Fabrication of tools jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs
- Measured parts using high tolerance measuring tools to ensure tolerances were met
- Kept clean and organized machine area, with labelling and writing machine procedure work lists
- Inventory control of materials and machine tools with forklift operations and material handling
- Coordination with other shop members to keep on schedule for shipping and assembly
Quality Control
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Upheld quality standards by inspecting parts in a temperature-controlled environment and surface plate with height gauges and FARO probing arm to match design models
- Inspected shop tools and equipment for defects or otherwise unsafe procedures
- Kept clean and organized machine area, with labelling and writing machine procedure work lists
Project Manager
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Executed on-time, under budget project management on complex industrial equipment, including metal and precision part machining issues
- Monitored and adjusted processes and equipment to improve quality and productivity
- Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
- Developed processes to enable consistent on-time deliveries to customer
Designer & Operator
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Programming, setup and operation of Waterjet, Laser, Plasma, Pressbrake, Mill & Lathe, Rolls, Shear, Punch CNC systems and manual machining (Bridgeport & Kingston)
- Developed CAD designs for Automated pressbrake systems and flat pattern creation for production and customer prints & drawings (Autodesk Inventor, Protomax LAYOUT, etc.)
- Observes cutting operations for potential collisions or clogs, with ability to service and repair as needed
- Taking measurements with a variety of tools such as Vernier callipers and micrometers
- Inventory control of sheet metal materials and machine tools with forklift operation
- Using shear to bring sheets down to reasonable sizes for part creation
- Deburring techniques using air tools and manual techniques
Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2024
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University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock, AR07.2022
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Tarrant County College
Hurst/Bedford, TX08.2021
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University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2020
Certification - CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Grand Prairie, TX07.2020
High School - undefined
Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX06.2019
Skills
- Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD (Autodesk Inventor, MasterCam, Omax DXF)
- Certified CNC Machinist
- Industrial machine programming (MAXIEM Waterjet, Laser, Plasma, Pressbrake, HAAS Mill & Lathes)
- Highly skilled in 3D printing technologies, volunteers at UTSA Makerspace
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Computer aided manufacturing software (CAM)
- Reading and using high tolerance measuring tools (Callipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Gauge blocks)
- Experience using FARO probing technology
- Inspection documentation
Certification
CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member, Alumni Association, President Haltom Robotics international team captain, 4 years contributing and pioneering the Robotics program at Haltom High School, eventually forming a District wide team across Birdville. At Haltom, the newly formed team notably competed in the international FIRST Robotics competition against teams including NASA in Houston and many others based around the world, eventually competing overall on the World Championship stage. Each year the competition game requires a custom Robot and I contributed with rapid prototype concepts and design aspects for each one. I worked on every design in Autodesk Inventor, which helped grow my CAD skills and created practical custom components for robot functionality. This experience helped reference me with engineering mentors, and catapulted my career in machining and engineering into the future., References are available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
C&f Tool And Die
01.2024 - 01.2025
CNC & Manual Machinist (2nd shift)
Parker- Hannifin Corporation
08.2022 - 08.2023
Quality Control
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
02.2019 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022
Designer & Operator
Amwell Fabrication Services Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2022
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University of Arkansas Little Rock
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Tarrant County College
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University of Texas at Arlington
Certification - CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
High School - undefined
Haltom High School
University of Texas at San Antonio