DAVID LOKA
Rhinelander,WI
Summary
Strategic process engineer with 25+ years of experience in the field. Over 15 years developing and implementing machine programs. Excellent record of evaluating performance and modifying programs to meet specifications. Meticulous troubleshooter with strong work ethic and high-level programming skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
FOREST TOOL
07.2024 - Current
- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components with minimal supervision.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Also used manual mills and lathes
- Learned use of Solidworks and Surfcam to create models and generate programs
CNC Lathe Lead
Oneida Tool And Machine
04.2020 - Current
- Program and run parts to blueprint specs
- Create necessary documentation including detailed tool sheets and saving proven programs
- Set up precision gaging
- Inspected machine parts with precision measuring tools to maintain part conformance with specifications.
Engineering Manager
Hypro, Inc.
03.1999 - 04.2020
- Spent first ten years at Hypro on the shop floor setting up, running, and training others on CNC lathes. Also serving as the department lead on several shifts.
- Transitioned to engineering department to work on optimizing toolsheets, writing programs, and fixture design
- Analyzed, designed, implemented and optimized processes to increase employee productivity and autonomy.
- Drove process enhancements, implemented engineering best practices and recommended tooling and organizational improvements that boosted product quality and productivity.
- Optimized schedules to pinpoint critical paths and major risks and deployed strategies to keep projects on schedule.
- Lead several automation projects that included the use of Fanuc robots and multi-machine cells.
- Became the lead person in the precision balancing of parts.
- Worked regularly with design engineers from Caterpillar, John Deere, Meritor, and others to ensure product reliability.
Education
Rhinelander High School
Rhinelander, WIundefined
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WISkills
- PROFICIENT WITH LATHE G CODE PROGRAMMING
- INSPECTION AND CMM EXPERIENCE
- VERSED IN MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF CNC MACHINE CONTROLS INCLUDING VARIOUS FANUC MODELS AND OKUMA OSP
- CAN WORK WITH MANY DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES AND LEVELS OF PROFESSIONALISMS
- ALWAYS SAFETY CONSCIOUS
- EXPERIENCED AS A LEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR FOR ISO
Timeline
CNC Machinist
FOREST TOOL
07.2024 - Current
CNC Lathe Lead
Oneida Tool And Machine
04.2020 - Current
Engineering Manager
Hypro, Inc.
03.1999 - 04.2020
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Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander High School
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