Joseph L. Lake
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Accomplished CNC Mill Machinist with 20 years of experience, including expertise at C&A Tool. Proficient in CNC programming and blueprint reading, I excel in producing high-quality medical and aerospace components. A detail-oriented team leader, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring adherence to safety standards while driving efficiency and precision.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Mill Machinist
Summit City Precision Machining
Fort Wayne, Indiana
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Mill setup
- Pragrammed using Mastercam
- 5-axis Hurco and Kitamura
- Ran EDM
CNC Mill Machinist
C&A Tool
Churubusco, Indiana
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Setup and ran Aerospace parts on DMU 5-axis mills and Mori Seiki 3-5 axis mills
CNC Mill Machinist
Paragon Medical, Inc.
Pierceton, Indiana
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Setup Operator for 3-5 axis Mori Seiki
Senior Machinist
Viant Medical
Fort Wayne, USA
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Set-up and run 5-axis Mikron and 5-axis Matsuura
- Set-up and run 3-axis Haas and 3-axis Mori Seiki
- Manufacture medical implants and devices
CNC Machinist
Parametric Machining, Inc
Huntertown, USA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Set-up and run Hurco mills
- Program using Mastercam
CNC Mill Machinist
C & A Tool Engineering
Churubusco, USA
06.2006 - 12.2017
- Set-up and run 3 and 5 axis Mori Seiki mills
- Hand program at machine
- Team lead for the last 4 years
- Manufactured medical, aerospace, and automotive parts
Maintenance/Machining
Fort Wayne Wire Die
Fort Wayne, USA
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Ran manual mill and lathe
- Apprentice through Anthis Career Center
Education
various machining related classes
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN05.2011
diploma - Machining
Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, IN06.2006
Core 40 diploma -
Snider High School
Fort Wayne, IN01.2006
Skills
- Trigonometry
- Blueprint Reading
- Use of a variety of gages
- Knowledge in computers and learning different softwares
- Comparator
- CNC programming
- G & M codes
- Quick learner
- Detail oriented
- Strong Mechanical Ability
- Knowledge of safety standards for equipment being ran
- GD&T
- 20 years of 5-axis experience
- Can run vertical and horizontal mills
References
- Greg Husk, CNC Machinist, Viant Medical, 260-241-0150
- Kelsey Hedrick, CNC Machinist, Zimmer-Biomet, 574-201-9430
- Seth Coe, CNC Machinist, C & A Tool, 260-797-3837
Timeline
CNC Mill Machinist
Summit City Precision Machining
07.2024 - 08.2025
CNC Mill Machinist
C&A Tool
08.2022 - 07.2024
CNC Mill Machinist
Paragon Medical, Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Machinist
Viant Medical
03.2019 - 09.2021
CNC Machinist
Parametric Machining, Inc
01.2018 - 02.2019
CNC Mill Machinist
C & A Tool Engineering
06.2006 - 12.2017
Maintenance/Machining
Fort Wayne Wire Die
06.2005 - 06.2006
various machining related classes
Ivy Tech Community College
diploma - Machining
Anthis Career Center
Core 40 diploma -
Snider High School