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Work History
Education
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Joseph Tobin

Lead Programmer
Apple Valley,MN

Summary

I am an excited, skilled, machine setup, operator, and programmer, working with a variety of Fanuc controlled CNC machines; performing various side work and completing preventative maintenance. Diligent and a reliable team player with many years of related schooling and experience and the desire to continue learning in a fast paced long-term position.

  • Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Federal Machine Company
Fargo, ND
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines. 
  • Was learning setups and programming in Haas, Monarch Cortland, and Kearney Trecker mills.
  • Operated heavy duty horizontal mills for agricultural parts.
  • Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
  • Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
  • Removed burrs on all machined parts.
  • Adhered to a high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries on the job.

Assistant Manager

Napa Auto Parts
Fargo, ND
08.2010 - 09.2016
  • Developed sales strategies and negotiated and closed profitable projects with a great success rate.
  • Consistently hit and exceeded sales goal
  • Operated the forklift for shipping and receiving.
  • Helped the store manager run an efficient, productive, and motivated store
  • Interacted with customers as they entered the store to determine what their needs were.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote quick and successful resolution.

Machinist /CNC Programmer / Lead Programmer

Ironwood Electronics
Minneapolis, MN
10.2018 - Current
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
  • Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
  • Programmed parts to the print, including metal and plastic materials.
  • Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
  • Worked with engineers to determine the best way to manufacture and prove parts to customers satisfaction.

CNC Machinist

J&E Earll
Shakopee, MN
10.2016 - Current
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.
  • Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
  • Routinely monitored the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
  • Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on Haas, Fadals, Monarchs, Matsuuras, a Daewoo, and an Agma with 140" of travel in the X axis .
  • Became forklift certified and ran overhead hoists daily. 
  • Performed preventative maintenance like checking the way oil levels, coolant levels, and performed minor maitenance to maintain productivity.
  • Continued to teach myself programming in 3 axis mills and 2 axis lathes.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat.

Education

Certified Precision Machinist - CNC Precisision Machining

North Dakota State College of Science
2013

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Repair and Refinishing

North Dakota State College of Science
2009

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Self-motivated
  • Efficient troubleshooter
  • Highly dependable
  • High level of accuracy
  • Critical thinker

Timeline

Machinist /CNC Programmer / Lead Programmer

Ironwood Electronics
10.2018 - Current

CNC Machinist

J&E Earll
10.2016 - Current

CNC Machinist

Federal Machine Company
09.2015 - 09.2016

Assistant Manager

Napa Auto Parts
08.2010 - 09.2016

Certified Precision Machinist - CNC Precisision Machining

North Dakota State College of Science

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Repair and Refinishing

North Dakota State College of Science
Joseph TobinLead Programmer