James Jevnager
Alexandria,MN
Summary
Efficient Manufacturing Engineering Technician with 6+ years of experience in a engineering role. Successful at cutting costs through day-to-day efficiency and streamlining processes for maximum effectiveness. Adept at critical problem solving and diagnostics, as well as a fast learner and eager to always keep growing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
FORCE America
11.2021 - Current
- Designing and manufacturing of several systems for improving safety and efficiency from the ground up
- Collaborated with others to successfully implement Fanuc automated machine tending
- Programming and implementation of PLC's
- Designing systems for automated tasks
- Proficient in Solidworks CAD
CNC Programmer
FORCE America
04.2017 - 11.2022
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans
- Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints
- Worked with Partmaker CAM software
- Developed sub routines to decrease machining time and increase quality of product
CNC Machinist
FORCE America
11.2012 - 04.2017
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
Education
No Degree - Machine Tool Technology
South Central College
Faribault, MNSkills
- Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Inspections
- Active Listening
- CAD Software
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Cost Savings
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Machinery Design
- Design Standards
- Operational Improvements
- Operational Efficiency
Hobbies
Building everything from Jet boats to trailers, and always looking for improvements to my other hobbies
Powered paragliding, ultralight aircraft and dirtbiking with my son are passions of mine
Teaching my children how to design and build things is another passion.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
FORCE America
11.2021 - Current
CNC Programmer
FORCE America
04.2017 - 11.2022
CNC Machinist
FORCE America
11.2012 - 04.2017
No Degree - Machine Tool Technology
South Central College
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