Brian Cochran
Wellington,OH
Summary
Resourceful CNC Programmer who is well-trained and organized with the ability to study drawings, decide on the best machining processes and write clear machine instructions. Committed to configuring tools and calibrating equipment to ensure all quality standards are met effectively. A strong degree of mechanical aptitude with sound knowledge of the maintenance and repair of related equipment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
NC Program Engineer
NobleTek
Wooster , Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Developed new NC programs and engineering processes to manufacture custom parts for customers .
- Analyzed customer requirements, identified potential risks and developed solutions to mitigate them.
- Created detailed technical documents for the development of programs in accordance with the project timeline.
- Travel to customers factories for program prove out and support.
CNC Programmer
STAR-ONE-EDM
Wellington, OH
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed calculations, determined materials to be cut and translated instructions into computer automated manufacturing (CAM) Mastercam 2021 .
- Tested, inspected and adjusted products in order to meet blueprint specifications.
- Documented actions via production and quality logs.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
HMC Department Supervisor
E.M.C Precision
Elyria, OH
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized and completed weekly schedules to ensure each shift was adequately covered.
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to attract and retain quality personnel.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
Senior Tool and Die Maker CNC Programmer
Forest City Technologies
Wellington, OH
05.2010 - 05.2020
- Set minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process.
- Determined sequence of operations in program and choose appropriate cutting tools.
- Analyzed and selected appropriate cutting tools for programs and made improvements using Mastercam 2019
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Documented all actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Used troubleshooting methods to identify issues with mechanical tools.
- Used CAD software to design and refine product concepts for manufacturability.
- Conceived, designed and tested thermo mold prototypes to prove concepts and guide designs.
- Manufactured and designed drawings and 3D models of mold details utilizing Mastercam CAM/CAD 3D modeling.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once. Haas VMC 4th axis, Datron 8M , Jhonford VM40
Foreman
Cole's
Vermilion, OH
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
- Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
- Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
- Managed team member schedules and individual assignments for work crew.
- Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions with equipment and machinery.
- Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets.
- Assigned duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
- Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
- Analyzed production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Assisted with recruiting efforts by reviewing applications and scheduling interviews.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members on VMC,HMC, and CNC Lathes
Milling Department Manager
Rochester Manufacturing Inc.
Wellington, OH
04.2005 - 03.2009
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Determined sequence of operations in program and chose appropriate cutting tools in Gibbs Cam.
- Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.
- Changed equipment over to new product.
- Set minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process.
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
- Maintained safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work.
- Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
- Analyzed system requirements and used documented approaches to implement and document development tasks.
- Documented all actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives VMC 4th axis , VMC pallet changers and CNC lathes.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation .
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
- Gave input on how to improve training and employee productivity.
- Oversaw personnel recruitment, performance and scheduling.
- Improved and assessed process functionality to eliminate downtime and boost productivity.
Education
Graduate Apprentice Percision Machinist - Manufacturing
LCJVS
15181 State RT 58 Oberlin OH 4407406.2009
Skills
- Program development
- Mathematical reasoning aptitude
- Production scheduling familiarity
- Initiative to work independently
- Strategic thinker
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Experience with Mastercam And Gibbs Cam
- Job planning
- Quality control
- Team management
- Full set up/programming for CNC
- Familiarity with CAD software
- Establishing goals and setting priorities
Affiliations
- Competed and placed 1st in the Cleveland Chapter Apprentice Competition
- Competed and was a National Finalist for the 37th NTMA/NIMS National Apprentice Competition
Additional Information
STAR-ONE-EDM is no longer in business we could not recover from the shutdown in 2020.
Timeline
NC Program Engineer
NobleTek
05.2022 - Current
CNC Programmer
STAR-ONE-EDM
05.2021 - 05.2022
HMC Department Supervisor
E.M.C Precision
05.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Tool and Die Maker CNC Programmer
Forest City Technologies
05.2010 - 05.2020
Foreman
Cole's
05.2009 - 05.2010
Milling Department Manager
Rochester Manufacturing Inc.
04.2005 - 03.2009
Graduate Apprentice Percision Machinist - Manufacturing
LCJVS
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