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Ethan Dennis

Brockport,NY

Summary

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

Monroe Community College

MET (CNC) Journeyman

Eagle Scout
Ethan Dennis