Jared Gerhardt
Midland,MI
Summary
Experienced with overseeing machining operations and ensuring quality control. Utilizes expertise in CNC programming to improve production efficiency. Knowledge of team collaboration and process optimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machining Manager
Euclid Industries
Bay City, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Lead machining operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficiency goals.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing production workflows and reducing downtime.
- Trained and mentored staff on advanced machining techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize tooling and equipment for enhanced performance.
CNC Programmer
ON THE MARK
Mount Pleasant, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Proficiently program using fusion 360 and Mastercam while set-up and operate multiple different 3 4 and 5 axis mills and lathes.
- Set-up and program universal robots to proficiency run high quantity parts accurately.
- Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards in output
Journeyman Machinist
Tri-Mation Industries, Inc
Mattawan, MI
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Programming using the most up to date Mastercam and solid works technology.
- Reading blue prints to determine the route I will go about making the parts I need. Efficiently and Productivity operating multiple machines, mills, lathe, wire edm.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of finished products before delivery.
CNC Machinist
Bond Tool & Engineering
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Disassemble and assemble Thermo Molding tools. While creating programs to create parts of any damaged part in the tool itself then machine and replace it.
CNC Machinist
Schoolcraft Mi
Schoolcraft, MI
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Set-up programing and operating CNC machines making custom chucks and following tolerances of .0001
Customer Service representative
Warren Homestead Tree Farm
Linwood, MI
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Dependable customer service, organizing and setting up for sales, maintenance of trees using heavy equipment, pruning shaking and wrapping of trees. Senior supervisor maintenance of machinery and fabricating parts needed to fix machinery.
CNC Machinist
Euclid Industries
Bay City, MI
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Operation and programing of CNC mills and lathes making camshafts and tools. Running and set up-up manual mills and lathes. While making decisions of what task is more important to finish.
Maintenance Technician
SC Johnson & Son
Bay City, MI
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Production line Operator, Fill and Clear jams from machinery, helping with change overs while effectively staying busy doing reworks and routine complete cleans. Supervision of manpower employees in my plant. Making sure they stay busy and productive.un and maintain the package line while trouble shooting, clearing jams and replacing damaged or broke parts.
Supervisor
Grohowski farms
Kawkawlin, MI
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Main consultant of the farm making major decisions on whatever needs to be done with financial aid and jobs on the farm. Welding and machining of new parts for equipment along with maintenance of machinery.
Education
Journeyman machinist - College Degree
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05-2023
Skills
- GD&T
- SolidWorks
- CNC (10 years)
- Blueprint Reading (10 years)
- Welding (10 years)
- Precision measuring instruments
- CAM Programming (10 years)
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- AutoCAD
- Hydraulics (2 years)
- Quality Inspection (5 years)
- Micrometer (10 years)
- CNC Programming (10 years)
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Drafting (2 years)
- MACHINING (10 years)
- CNC MACHINING (10 years)
- Debugging (10 years)
- User Interface (UI)
- CNC Milling Machine (10 years)
- Pneumatics (3 years)
- Stamping press
- Bore gauges
- Journyman machinist
- Mastercam
- Fusion 360
- Bob cad
- Blueprint Reading
- Hard Effective Worker
- Reliable Efficient Multi-Tasker
- Mastercam 2015-2023
- Outstanding vocal Communication
- Production planning proficiency
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Quality control management
Certification
- WCPW
- June 2023 to Present What cutter path when. Up to date on new cutter paths
- Journeyman License May 2023 to Present I am a journeyman cnc machinist throught the state of Michigan
- Mill 2 November 2022 to Present Mastercam Mill part 2 taught by axsys
- Mill 1 April 2021 to Present Mastercam mill 1 taught by axsys
- Power user mill March 2019 to Present Mastercam poweruser taught by axsys
Timeline
Machining Manager
Euclid Industries
10.2025 - Current
CNC Programmer
ON THE MARK
09.2023 - Current
Journeyman Machinist
Tri-Mation Industries, Inc
05.2018 - 07.2023
CNC Machinist
Bond Tool & Engineering
10.2017 - 05.2018
CNC Machinist
Schoolcraft Mi
04.2017 - 10.2017
CNC Machinist
Euclid Industries
01.2014 - 02.2016
Maintenance Technician
SC Johnson & Son
01.2014 - 01.2016
Customer Service representative
Warren Homestead Tree Farm
11.2010 - 12.2016
Supervisor
Grohowski farms
05.2008 - 05.2012
Journeyman machinist - College Degree
Kalamazoo Valley Community College