James Soto
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented EDM technician with expertise in non-destructive testing and quality inspection. Committed to precision, adherence to specifications and compliance with AS9100 standards within a manufacturing environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist - NDT Technician
Maney Aircraft
Ontario, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted non-destructive testing on aviation, space and defense industry components and assemblies using Wire and Sinker EDM machines.
- Read and interpreted technical blueprints for machining tasks.
- Inspected finished parts for quality control in compliance with AS9100 standards.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Machined and drilled flat-bottom holes in reference standards using Bridgeport mills.
- Fabricated tooling, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as Micro-Vu systems and InSpec software, height gauges, surface plates and comparators.
- Purchasing agent for machining department
Wire EDM Technician - Machinist
Philips Tool & Die - Busy Bee Tooling
Ontario, CA
02.1998 - 12.2023
- Wire EDM Programmer/Operator using Mitsubishi & Fanuc machines.
- Operated precision machinery for tool and fabrication, ensuring accuracy in production.
- Assembled complex tooling components according to specifications to meet project requirements.
- Performed die & jig maintenance.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed quality control processes to uphold high standards of customer satisfaction.
Education
Fire Academy Graduate - Fire Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA11-1996
Skills
- Wire EDM Programmer/Operator
- Sinker EDM experienced
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Esprit and Fanuc PC Fapt Cut software
- Manual Milling
- Radial Press
- Jig Mill
- Surface Grinding
- Quality Inspection
- Experienced using variety of measurement tools
- Tool Fabrication
- Forklift Certified
Certification
CPR certified
First Aid trained
Timeline
Machinist - NDT Technician
Maney Aircraft
07.2023 - Current
Wire EDM Technician - Machinist
Philips Tool & Die - Busy Bee Tooling
02.1998 - 12.2023
Fire Academy Graduate - Fire Science
Mt. San Antonio College