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Jason Shaffer

Jason Shaffer

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dynamic Team Leader with a proven track record at Advanced Turbine Component, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic workflow improvements and effective team collaboration. Skilled in CNC machining and safety compliance, I excel in driving productivity while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Advanced Turbine component
Tempe, AZ
11.2017 - 08.2026
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to improve team collaboration.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to improve operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with safety standards.
  • Identified process bottlenecks and implemented solutions to streamline operations.

Organized shop layout to enhance workflow and accessibility., ensuring all departments had necessary resources to maintain production momentum.

Set up three-axis grinders in accordance with company guidelines, performing first article inspections.

  • Operated and maintained three machines to ensure consistent production flow.
  • Adjusted settings on two Matsuura machines to ensure precise operations. four-axis horizontal mills, adjusting tool offsets and making minor program changes.

CNC Machinist

Aerostar Aerospace MFG, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Set up and operated 4-axis and 5-axis HAAS and 4-axis Takumi with Fanuc controls, adhering to established procedures from start to finish. I first log in on every job; in-process inspection forms are to be used during production for B/P tolerance. Machines must stay running at all times. Performed full inspections on each part at shift changes, ensuring quality and repeatability in production. Conducted machine teardown, removed fixtures and metal chips, and updated setup sheets after job completion to reflect any changes made. All programs are saved after every run. Work areas must be kept clean and free of "FOD."
  • Operated CNC machines for precision aerospace components production.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining tasks.
  • Monitored machine operations to ensure adherence to safety standards.

Machine Operator

Wall to wall stone corp
Vancouver, WA
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Operated machinery to cut and shape stone materials, ensuring precise specifications for projects.
  • Collaborated with the team to load pods onto a 30'x 12' table using laser imaging for accurate positioning. Operated an overhead crane to move the granite slab over the pods and secure it to the table.
  • Maintained equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent performance during production runs.
  • Loaded and unloaded stone products, facilitating efficient processing and timely delivery.

CNC Machinist , Material inspector

Aero Spring Mfg
Phoenix, AZ
10.2005 - 10.2015
  • Set up and operated CNC machines for precision manufacturing tasks.
  • Monitored machine performance to ensure consistent quality standards.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for production processes.
  • Prepared equipment for production 4-axis Fadals. Set up Hitec lathe and old Mori lathe over 2 years. Ensured tools remained sharp and smooth operation of all tools. Procured necessary tooling for each job. At that point In the company I was setting up all jobs for the Machine department. I did my own deburing. I also set up kick press,two ton punch press horizontal and vertical grinders , manual mills, manual lathe, surface grinders and the copy machine. Received raw material using AMS Specs and ASTM-A Specs to ensure compliance with B/P requirements and chemical/physical properties.

Machinist

Argo Spring
Norwalk, CA
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Operated CNC machines to fabricate parts according to specifications.
  • Repaired W125 Spring Coiler, W110 Spring Coiler, vertical grinder, horizontal grinder, and four slide punch press to restore operational efficiency.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.

Skills

  • Process optimization
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Resource coordination
  • Work planning
  • Team leadership

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Timeline

Team Leader

Advanced Turbine component
11.2017 - 08.2026

CNC Machinist

Aerostar Aerospace MFG, LLC
09.2016 - 11.2017

Machine Operator

Wall to wall stone corp
05.2016 - 08.2016

CNC Machinist , Material inspector

Aero Spring Mfg
10.2005 - 10.2015

Machinist

Argo Spring
06.2004 - 07.2005
Jason Shaffer