John McGivern
Wichita
Summary
Dynamic Shop Manager with extensive experience, excelling in CNC programming and quality assurance. Proven leadership in optimizing production processes and implementing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Skilled in CAD software and fostering team collaboration to achieve high-quality outcomes in machining and manufacturing environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Manager
Ceco Inc.
Wichita
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the operations, training, and assisting, of the following departments
- 1. Machine shop
- 2. Programming 3 axis and lathe
- 3. Assembly department
- 4. Hand forming and hydro forming.
- 5. Deburr
- 6. Water jet
- 7. Equipment maintenance
- 8. First part inspections
CNC Programmer, Department Lead
Carlson's Hydraulics
Wichita
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Program multi axis mills and lathes using Master Cam.
- Import models from the engineering department or create models for repair blue streak jobs.
- Program at the machines using code to perform simple operations for efficiency of operations.
- Perform all tooling ordering and jobs scheduling to ensure product leaves on time for customer.
Lathe Operator
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Lathe machinist using conversational programming to create programs for blue streak lathe department.
- Okuma Mac turn
- Okuma lc10
Machinist
Trinity Precision
Wichita
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: TRINITY PRECISION
- Fanuc Robo-drill operator 5-axis milling with robotic loading and unloading
- Set-up and teaching
- General Machinist
- Lathe operator
- Hwacheon cutex 80
- Mori seiki 300
- TRINITY PRECISION
Supervisor
MAX Aerostructures
Wichita
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervise the operation of 27 CNC machines.
- Perform first-part set-ups and inspections.
- Manage problems related to quality and production.
- Implement and follow through daily production schedules.
- Implemented and sustained 5S and TPM programs
- Train all new shift employees.
- Created weekly training program covering, GD&T, program editing essentials, inspection equipment and usage.
- Created and sustained a daily 5 minute cleaning program that ensured operational cleanliness and 100% machine utilization.
Machinist
Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Composite 5 axis machinist.
- Overhead gantry crane certified operator.
- Extensively used Renishaw probing system with on-machine-verification.
- Gantry 5 axis machinist of: 1. Forrest Line 2. Henri Line 3. Line
Supervisor / Machinist
JANURARY
El Dorado
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Supervise the operation of 11 CNC machines.
- Perform first-part set-ups and inspections.
- Perform daily AS9100 audits.
- Implemented a training system to reduce scrap and returns.
- Performed equipment scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair.
Education
Certificate -
Management And Strategies Institute
Online10.2025
Electronics Engineering Technology -
DeVry Institute of Technology
01.1996
General Education - Architecture
Kansas State University
01.1994
None -
Skills
- Precision measurement in machining
- Blueprint creation using CAD software
- CNC Programming
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- CNC quality inspection
- CNC safety protocols
- Machining tool setup
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Cnc Machine
- Cnc Mill
- Leadership
- CAM program verification
- Blueprint reading using CAD software
- SolidWorks
- CAM program optimization
- Inspection
- Internal Audits
- CAM simulation
- Machining
- CNC G-code Programming
- Basic math
- 3D CAD modeling
- CNC machine maintenance
- CNC
- CNC tool path optimization
- GD&T
- CAD - CAD software experience
- Quality Assurance
- Okuma
- Metal machining
- Measurement (quality control)
- Supervising experience
- CATIA
- CNC toolpath generation
- Maintenance
- CNC router
- AutoCAD
- Time management
- Crane
- 5-axis CNC machine
- Technical drawing
- Data entry
- 2D CAD drafting
- Programming in engineering
- Bore gauges
- Microsoft Access
- Quality Inspection
- Plant management
- CAM software
- Blueprint reading
- Microsoft Word
- CNC machining - CNC machinery operation experience
- Mazak
- Mazatrol
- Microsoft Excel
- Manufacturing management
- Managing manufacturing automation teams
- CNC machine setup
- Six Sigma
- CNC milling machine
- 5S
- Communication skills
- CAD and CAM sheet metal fabrication
- Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- CNC lathe
- Mechanical blueprint interpretation
- CAD revision management
- Quality Control
- CAD detailing
- CAD plan production
- Team management
- CAM programming
- Mastercam
- Welding
- Micrometer
- Design for assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Calipers
- Team building
- Vendor engagement
- Consultative sales
- Visual merchandising
- Health and safety
- Point of sale systems
- Social media marketing
- Budget leadership
- Brand representation
- Tax and payroll
- Recruitment and hiring
- Hiring management
- Store layout
- Employee scheduling
- Cafe inventory
- Merchandise planning
- POS systems
- Sales analysis
- Sales promotions
- Employee motivation
Certification
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt, 01/19, Present, 15020407
- 5S, 05/18, Present, 12480125
- TPM, 06/17, Present, 12581948
- Certified Team Supervisor CTS, 06/17, Present, 126499778
- Project Management, 03/17, Present, 11659138
- AS9100C Internal Auditor, 07/15, Present
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Languages
English
Military Service
Navy, United States, AT3. E-4, 06/88, 06/92
Timeline
Shop Manager
Ceco Inc.
04.2023 - Current
CNC Programmer, Department Lead
Carlson's Hydraulics
03.2020 - 04.2023
Lathe Operator
Spirit AeroSystems
12.2019 - 03.2020
Machinist
Trinity Precision
05.2018 - 12.2019
Supervisor
MAX Aerostructures
12.2016 - 05.2018
Machinist
Spirit Aerosystems
09.2014 - 12.2016
Supervisor / Machinist
JANURARY
01.2010 - 09.2014
Certificate -
Management And Strategies Institute
Electronics Engineering Technology -
DeVry Institute of Technology
General Education - Architecture
Kansas State University