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John Wethern

Circle Pines,MN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Programmer/Machinist with a proven track record at TSI INC., where I spearheaded 5S and safety initiatives, boosting efficiency. Expert in Mastercam and fixture design, I excel in blueprint reading and team collaboration, ensuring project success with minimal supervision. Passionate about leveraging skills to achieve precision and innovation in machining processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Programmer/Machinist

Mountain Manufacturing Technologies
Lino Lakes, MN
10.2024 - Current
  • Program Mazak live tooling lathes with GibbsCAM.
  • Set up live tooling lathes with twin spindles.
  • Use height gauges, micro view, and CMM to inspect parts.
  • Use calipers. Micrometers and other hand tools.
  • Order tooling needs for jobs.

Programmer/Machinist

TSI INC.
Shoreview, MN
05.2020 - 10.2024
  • Program Y-Axis lathes, 3rd, and 4th Axis Mills.
  • Problem-solving daily issues to make improvements.
  • Programmed and worked with seven machinists to ensure successful setups.
  • Use SAP for work order changes, as well as Microsoft Word for spreadsheet entry for crib and tooling updates.
  • Implemented post changes as well as interacted with Prototech for Mastercam issues and updates.
  • Engage with the suppliers to purchase the correct tooling.
  • Head the 5S idea board to implement 5S and safety changes.
  • Engage with engineers in design reviews for future projects.
  • Set up mills and lathes when needed.
  • I acted as the supervisor when ours was on vacation.
  • Mastercam Programmer/Machinist 3.
  • Create tooling in Mastercam, and fixture creation.
  • Mori Seiki CNC mills and lathes.
  • Responsible for setting up sheets, and also reviewing returned programs for improvements and setup sheet changes.
  • Trained mill operators.

CNC Programmer/Machining

Rotary Systems
Ramsey, MN
10.2014 - 03.2020
  • For Mori Seiki and Kitamura 3 and 4th axis vertical mills
  • Accurately perform blueprint reading, set-ups, edit programs, and prove out programs
  • Complete prototypes and custom jobs with precision; Designing fixtures and work holds
  • Inspect parts on vision system and CMM
  • Order tooling, review stock sizes and help with time management
  • Conduct machinist training and GibbsCAM training
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance including but not limited to the oiling and care of machines
  • September 2015 to November 2015 I worked at Twin Cities EDM weekend shift.

CNC Machinist

Twin City EDM
Fridley, MN
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Experienced with Haas and Mazak vertical CNC mills
  • Performed set-ups, edited programs, and worked with programmers to optimize speed and feeds
  • Machined medical utensils and defense projects
  • Used smart scopes and other inspection equipment

CNC Medical Machinist

Stellar Technologies
Brooklyn Park, MN
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Experienced with Kitamura, Matsuura, Haas and Miyano CNC mills
  • Completed GD+T blueprint reading classes, set-up vertical and horizontal 3 and 4 axis machines
  • Used microscopes, drop indicators, micrometers, Sprint R.O.I
  • And Starrett inspection equipment

Tool Maker

Mo-Tech Corporation
St. Paul, MN
04.2013 - 11.2013
  • Assembled/Disassembled molds and made components
  • Order tooling, review stock sizes and help with time management

Education

Machine Tool Diploma & CNC CAD/CAM Certificate -

St. Paul College
St. Paul, MN
01.2013

Skills

  • Fixture design
  • Blueprint reading GD&T
  • Cognus Institute presents training in 2020 with GibbsCam 13
  • Team player, working with little to no supervision
  • Mastercam 3-Day Beginner/Essentials Training
  • 2-Axis Lathe - Focus Series
  • C and Y Axis Live Tooling - Focus Series
  • Dynamic Milling 2D/3D
  • Mastercam 2025

Certification

  • Mastercam 3 Day Beginner/Essentials Training
  • 2 Axis Lathe - Focus Series
  • C and Y Axis Live Tooling - Focus Series
  • Dynamic Milling 2D/3D

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Programmer/Machinist

Mountain Manufacturing Technologies
10.2024 - Current

Programmer/Machinist

TSI INC.
05.2020 - 10.2024

CNC Machinist

Twin City EDM
10.2015 - 12.2015

CNC Programmer/Machining

Rotary Systems
10.2014 - 03.2020

CNC Medical Machinist

Stellar Technologies
11.2013 - 10.2014

Tool Maker

Mo-Tech Corporation
04.2013 - 11.2013

Machine Tool Diploma & CNC CAD/CAM Certificate -

St. Paul College

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