Gage Channell
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Detail oriented CNC machinist/ programmer with 5+ years experience in various phases of machining and hands on applications. Motivated to grow my skills in a professional manufacturing environment, excited for new opportunities and to help the right company achieve and exceed their goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist/programmer
Voss Automotive Group
01.2020 - Current
- program/set up and operate CNC 3 axis haas mills making one off components using mastercam, Most recently 2025 version.
- help troubleshoot build issues and network with the senior machinist to make programs operate more efficiently.
- edit G code and work offsets as needed for in-process changes and part verification.
- select and purchase tooling as needed.
- basic machine maintenance and ensure safe operating conditions.
- optimize programs to run multiple parts simultaneously in multi vise set ups using M97/M99 subprograms and multiple work offsets (G55-G58).
- 2D machining, engraving, 3D machining.
CNC Machine Operator
IMPACT CNC
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Operate okuma CNC horizontal mills
- inspect parts using digital mics, bore diameter gauges, thread gauges, go no go and inspected surface finishes when needed
- keep a clean and organized system for inspecting cleaning parts.
- kept tack of machined parts, scrap rates.
- editing tooling offsets when needed to ensure good parts are coming out - limiting scrap.
- tool changes and tool height offsets.
Education
GED -
Snider High School
Fort Wayne, IN10-2019
Skills
- mastercam programming 2021-2025 versions
- G code knowledge, subprograms (M97/M99), multi vise set ups
- manual g code editing
- 3 axis haas experience
- basic tig/mig welding (30 hr lincoln electric certified)
- blueprint reading
- 3D surfacing
- experience working with multiple materials (cold rolled steel, 4140, stainless steel, aluminum, cast aluminum )
Certification
- Certified intro to welding lincoln electric - February 2, 2023
Timeline
Machinist/programmer
Voss Automotive Group
01.2020 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
IMPACT CNC
03.2018 - 11.2019
GED -
Snider High School
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