Herman Gomez
Oxnard
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional seeking a position in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment, leveraging extensive experience in CNC machining and lean manufacturing principles. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive productivity through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous improvement and eager to contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Open to relocation opportunities, particularly in Edmonds, WA, to further advance a career in a thriving industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grinder/Machinist
Onamac
Everett, WA
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Program and set-up a Studer S33 cylindrical grinder.
- Make new programs or modify current programs to fit the need of the part required.
- Make tooling if necessary to ensure part will hit required tolerances.
- Run first part for buy off and complete order once first part has been bought off.
Lead Machinist 3
Umbra Cuscinetti Inc
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Set-up and run Lorenz Shaper/Gleason CNC Hob/Okuma CNC Mill/Okuma CNC Lathe/Fellows 10-4 Shaper and broach, Cincinnati milacron O/D Grinder and Okuma O/D & I/D Grinder.
- Running first part buy off and making adjustments to offsets to ensure parts were within tolerance specified by blueprint.
- Assisting management with implementation of 5's standards into work station.
- Making changes to set-up documents to improve the process and reduce the margin of error.
Machinist
Onamac
Everett, WA
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Set-up and run on 3 and 4th axis CNC Mills such as Haas, Kitamuras, and Matsuura
- Inspection of parts using calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges
- Editing offsets/ Program to keep parts within the tolerances allowed on blueprint
- Simple set-up and runs on conventional Mill/Lathe
CNC Mill Machinist
Dow-key Microwave
Ventura, CA
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Set up CNC Kitamura mills to produce precision components meeting exact specifications and tolerances.
- Conduct first-part buy-off inspections, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality compliance with blueprints.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to refine machining processes, enhancing productivity and quality in production.
- Maintain tooling inventory and create custom fixtures to optimize machining setups for various part requirements.
Machinist
Pyramid Precision CNC Machining
Oxnard, CA
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Precision machining on Ran HAAS VF3 CNC Mill and Mazak Nexus 250 CNC Lathe
- Clean / deburr parts
- Machine maintenance and clean-up
- Running simple set ups on Manual Mill/Lathe
Mechanical Assembler
HAAS Automation
Oxnard, CA
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Assemble enclosures on HAAS CNC
- Picking up kits and assembling them to make enclosures
Machine Operator
Genie Industries
Redmond, WA
12.2004 - 03.2011
- 5S Kaizen to manufacturing environment
- Blast Booth operator removed all rust using high pressure hoes that shot beads of blast
- Material Handling using pallet jack/forklift and Quality inspection of completed parts
Education
Upper secondary education - numerical Control Programming
Everett Community College
Everett, WA04-2026
Certificate - Machinist Technologies
Center for Employment Training
Oxnard, CA01-2012
Skills
- Precision Machining
- 5's
- CNC machining
- Inspection tools
- CNC Lathe
- GD&T
- Continuous Improvement
- Six Sigma
- Mechanical drawings
- CNC
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- ISO 9001
- Applicable Skills CNC Machining/Quality Inspection/Workspace 5S
- Inspection
- Machining
- Math
- Geometry
- Lean
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- CNC Milling
- Machine
- Machine operator experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Basic math
- Machining tools
- Bore gauges
- Tooling
- Blueprint Reading
- Dimensional measurements
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
Languages
English
Timeline
Grinder/Machinist
Onamac
01.2021 - 10.2025
Lead Machinist 3
Umbra Cuscinetti Inc
06.2016 - 12.2020
Machinist
Onamac
05.2015 - 06.2016
CNC Mill Machinist
Dow-key Microwave
04.2013 - 05.2015
Machinist
Pyramid Precision CNC Machining
01.2012 - 04.2013
Mechanical Assembler
HAAS Automation
03.2011 - 04.2011
Machine Operator
Genie Industries
12.2004 - 03.2011
Certificate - Machinist Technologies
Center for Employment Training
Upper secondary education - numerical Control Programming
Everett Community College