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Jackson Sites

Hayes,VA

Summary

Experienced CNC programmer with a certification from ESPRIT. Program 3-5 axis machines as well as WIRE EDM. I am a standalone machinist who is able to program based on adherence to blueprint and required tolerances. I have an Active Secret Clearance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNC Programmer & Machinist

Army Contractor / Thompson Gray Inc.
04.2022 - Current
  • Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
  • Certified in ESPRIT CNC programming for 3 & 5 axis mills as well as WIRE EDM. Went to classes for it.
  • Secret Security clearance
  • Experience with standards of classified work & using a vault to lock up.
  • Full control over planning a part's process from the raw material to the finished and machined product.
  • Standalone machinist with little supervisory input
  • Operation of manual mills
  • Proficient computer skills to support company needs such as ordering tooling, shop supplies, and machine consumables
  • Operation/Maintenance/Programming of Makino U6 HEAT WIRE EDM. Have had in person classes on this machine for programming, maintenance, and advanced production.
  • Use of HURCO 3 axis mills, forklift, bandsaw, Makino LASER

CNC Machinist = WIRE EDM LEAD

Advanced Technologies Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications and adhered to GD&T requirements
  • Complex modeling and prototyping of aerospace parts
  • Produced wind tunnel models for leading companies in aerospace industry
  • Extensive knowledge in producing molds and tools for forming airfoils
  • Railed parts for CNC machines.
  • Programmed WIRE EDM for automated run time. I setup workpieces around the entire work table with separate work coordinates to run automated without any user input after setup.
  • Maintained WIRE EDM and did all preventative maintenance to ensure minimum downtime and high production
  • Used ESPRIT programming software for CNC and WIRE EDM.
  • Certified composite technician - trained in layup procedures for production of airfoils

Lead EDM Operator

H&W Tool Co.
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Programmed AGIE, +GF, Makino, Mitsubishi, and CHMER EDM Machines.
  • Operated Die-sink EDMs, Wire EDMs, Waterjet machines, and Haas Mills
  • I machined turbine blades for Alcoa and Siemens such as the air foils, angel wings, blade tips, removed excess stock from the casting process by datum drilling the castings to balance them for machining operations.
  • I programmed and operated CMM, Faro Arm, and waterjet machines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Mostly second shift.
  • I was the machine setup person on my shift and would troubleshoot machines, do programming, and create fixtures while operators were loading parts

Education

High School Diploma -

Gloucester Highschool
Virginia
2014

Skills

  • ESPRIT CAM - 10 years experience
  • Very knowledgeable with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
  • Aerospace parts, turbine blades, die and molds
  • Precision machining & programming
  • Creating setup & part processing instructions
  • Communication and Team skills
  • GD & T
  • Machining super alloy metals and composites
  • Microsoft Office
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with Haas, Hurco, Makino, Agie, Awea, and Mitsubishi 3 and multi axis mills
  • Camplete for part simulation
  • Some mastercam experience - currently taking classes online to be proficient

Certification

ESPRIT Mill/Turn Training Certification

Secret DoD Clearance

Certified Composite Technician

First Aid

CPR

Timeline

CNC Programmer & Machinist

Army Contractor / Thompson Gray Inc.
04.2022 - Current

CNC Machinist = WIRE EDM LEAD

Advanced Technologies Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2022

Lead EDM Operator

H&W Tool Co.
01.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Gloucester Highschool