James Whitehead
Gallatin,TN
Summary
CNC machine operator with CAD/CAM, CNC setup, and precision measuring skills. Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and safety knowledge with hands-on experience programming, inspecting, and adjusting parts to meet exact specifications.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Twenty Three USA
Gallatin, Tennessee
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and CAD files for CNC machine setup
- Programmed CNC code for milling and turning operations
- Loaded tools, fixtures, and workholding to ensure efficient production runs
- Inspected finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Programmed CNC operations using CAD and CAM software, including Mastercam and Solidworks CAM, to meet project specifications
- Created detailed program documentation, including machine setup instructions and tooling lists.
- Monitored tool wear, speeds, feeds, and other parameters to maintain quality standards during production runs
- Tested, inspected and adjusted products in order to meet blueprint specifications.
Welder Fabricator
H&H design, inc
Gallatin, Tennessee
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and shop drawings for fabrication work.
- Welded fabrication metals while maintaining rigorous quality checks to meet specifications.
- Measured and cut metal components to fit specifications.
- Constructed frames, brackets, and supports, ensuring structural integrity for H&H design projects.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units, preparing them for seamless installation.
- Utilized calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure precise measurements of components.
- Cut metal materials using saws, cutting wheels,etc
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Machine Tool Technology
Tcat Smyrna
663 Ken Pilkerton Dr, Smyrna, TN 3716702-2027
High School Diploma -
Gallatin High School
700 Dan P Herron Dr, Gallatin, TN 3706605-2025
Skills
- CNC Machine setup and operation
- G-code programming
- Mastercam programming
- 3-5 axis CNC mill
- Precision measuring
- blueprint interpretation
- GD&T tolerancing and analysis
- CAD CAM
- safety regulations
- OSHA 10
- math proficient
- surface grinding
Certification
- HAAS Basic Mill Operator and Basic Lathe Operator
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Twenty Three USA
01.2026 - 09.2026
Welder Fabricator
H&H design, inc
05.2025 - 09.2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Machine Tool Technology
Tcat Smyrna
High School Diploma -
Gallatin High School