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Work History
Education
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Other Technical Skills
Military Service
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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Gary Lewis

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

With over 15 years of hands-on experience in scientific engineering, specializing in programming, setting up, and operating computerized numeric controlled lathes. Successfully worked with a wide range of industries including commercial, governmental, and international sectors. Expertise extends to various applications such as aircraft, rail, engine, mold machining, wood routing, and delicate materials or metals. Known for innovative problem-solving skills in machining and effective collaboration with tooling specialists from Sandvic Coromat and Kennametal, as well as key engineering teams. Proven proficiency in product design and development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

ABB Motors
07.2024 - Current

CNC Thermal Spray Technician

Delta Airlines
11.2021 - 07.2024

CNC Lathe set-up, program, operator

D&Z/Yoh contractor for Dupont Vespel Pencader
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for finishing Vespel (Dupont Composite) rods to various diameters with .010
  • Using CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Manuel Lathes and Glebar Grinders

Photographer

Self-employed
01.2015 - 09.2019

CNC Lathe Set-up/Program/Operator

Mariquip Ward Machine Co.
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for production of 'Eccentric' gears
  • Operated a Mori Seki dual turret Multi-Axis Lathe
  • Produced large 'eccentric' complex gearings on a double turret 3 axis lathe, within .0005+/- tolerance
  • Monitors records of quality assurance and set-up tooling feedback

In-Home Service Technician

Sears Holding Inc.
04.2009 - 04.2013
  • Repaired in-home appliances; washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, microwaves

CNC Set-up/operator

Delaware Metals
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: Newport, Delaware
  • Created and developed a plan dedicated to reduction of set-up and cycle times
  • Write and edit programs for FANUC, SEIMEN, OKUMAS
  • Produced components for; Medal, Lockhead Martin, Dupont, Air Liquid, Dade Bering, Amtrak, and Graver
  • Newport, Delaware

CNC Set-up/operator

Dixon Valve & Couplings Company Inc.
06.2000 - 05.2006
  • Company Overview: Chestertown, Maryland
  • Created and developed a plan dedicated to reduction of set-up and cycle times
  • Technical interface with engineering for the machining of new products and tooling
  • Write and edit programs for FANUC, SEIMENS, OKUMAS, MAZAK (Nexus 510C VC, 250 MSY SuperQuick turn, Interrex [8 axis lathe] 300-IIIs), AND MITSUBISI controllers (G-code or conversational) for lathes to increase production
  • Maintains and monitors records of quality assurance and set-up tooling feedback
  • Produced swivel joint couplings (with ball races) on a 3 axis CNC lathe, within .0001 tolerance, (90-45-37.5, 22.5 degree) elbow couplings, combination nipples, and flanges of all sizes (.25 inch to 14 inches)
  • Chestertown, Maryland

Education

Associates - Applied Science of Engineering, Machinist Apprenticeship

Chesapeake Community College
Wye Mills, MD

Skills

  • Liaison with program writers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Development
  • Computer skills
  • Technical drawings
  • CAD
  • Machining techniques
  • Use of micrometers
  • Use of dial-caliper
  • Measuring tools
  • OSHA certified
  • ISO 9001 certified
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 5S certified

Other Technical Skills

  • Liaison with program writers for new products
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Development
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to produce technical drawings ('blueprints') using CAD
  • Development of machining techniques
  • Use of micrometers, dial-caliper, and other measuring tools for quality assurance
  • OSHA certified
  • ISO 9001 certified

Military Service

U.S. Army, 1988-1992, 2 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army Achievement Medals, Just Cause (Panama)

Timeline

CNC Machinist

ABB Motors
07.2024 - Current

CNC Thermal Spray Technician

Delta Airlines
11.2021 - 07.2024

CNC Lathe set-up, program, operator

D&Z/Yoh contractor for Dupont Vespel Pencader
09.2019 - 11.2021

Photographer

Self-employed
01.2015 - 09.2019

CNC Lathe Set-up/Program/Operator

Mariquip Ward Machine Co.
07.2013 - 01.2015

In-Home Service Technician

Sears Holding Inc.
04.2009 - 04.2013

CNC Set-up/operator

Delaware Metals
09.2006 - 05.2008

CNC Set-up/operator

Dixon Valve & Couplings Company Inc.
06.2000 - 05.2006

Associates - Applied Science of Engineering, Machinist Apprenticeship

Chesapeake Community College

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