CNC Machinist with hands-on experience in micro-machining, CAD setup, and ultra-tight tolerances. Known for careful tool selection, accurate setup, and consistent quality in complex mold, tool, and graphite work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Accede Mold & Tool
Rochester, New York
05.2022 - Current
Built machining fundamentals by learning to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and Mold assembly for 2 years.
Set up and operated 3-axis CNC mill for mold and tool components, improving precision in graphite electrode cutting.
Operated 2 Makino F5 machines for 1 year, machining graphite electrodes to +.0000-.0004 tolerances.
Ran 2 Stealth 1365 machines for 1.5 years, efficiently processing all pre-heat treat parts for entire building.
Selected cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding for complex tool steel jobs, ensuring optimal machining conditions.
Held tolerances of +/-.0002 with consistent accuracy.
Used CAD to help with the inspection of parts before final handoff to Quality Control.
Greenhouse Worker
Sara's Garden Center
Brockport, New York
03.2019 - 05.2021
Potted, transplanted, and labeled annuals, perennials, and seedlings for organized inventory and customer selection
Trained staff on proper care of plants grown in the greenhouse environment.
Assisted customers with plant selection and provided care guidance for garden center purchases
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Precision Manufacturing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05-2024
MET (CNC) Journeyman
New York
11-2026
Eagle Scout
01-2019
Skills
Tight tolerance machining
Micro-machining
CAD (NX, Solidworks, Fusion)
CAM (NX, Mastercam)
Machine setup
Fixture design
Tool wear monitoring
Blueprint reading
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Accede Mold & Tool
05.2022 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
Sara's Garden Center
03.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Precision Manufacturing