Josh Hilton
Muskegon,MI
Summary
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 metrology, changing out tooling, setting up, and programming machines from start to finish.
Passionate about internal combustion engines, I have rebuilt and extensively modified engines to enhance performance and reliability. Fascinated by tribology, particularly cylinder wall finishes and their impact on piston rings, as well as different materials and coatings. Deep curiosity about oil testing and the effects of engine break-in for both performance and longevity. Eager to incorporate my passion for engines and expand my knowledge in this field as I advance my CNC career.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist/ Programmer
GP Reeves Inc.
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for programming, setting up, complex custom parts from start to finish.
- Experienced with manual lathes, mills, 3 axis vertical mills, 5 axis vertical mills, 2 axis turning centers, as well as dual spindle, live tooling, Y axis turning centers.
- Experience with Hurco, Haas, Mazak, and Fanuc controls.
- Implemented HSM works CAM software to increase capability, as well as facilitated training for HSM works for co-workers
- Highly proficient in HSM works CAM, and solidworks. I have had experience with Esprit cam, Sprut CAM, as well as Hurco conversational programming.
- Worked in a fast paced environment with primarily custom one-off parts, as well as some production runs.
- I to stay up to date on the latest tooling technology and techniques. As well as working with application engineers from tooling company's to optimize feeds and speeds to enhance productivity.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project specifications, adjusting programs or setups as needed for successful execution.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop custom machining solutions for complex projects.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
Machinist
Campbell Grinder
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Operated, setup, and ran large VTLs, surface grinders, multi axis CNC grinding machines, Bridgeport mills, and manual lathes.
- Learned the fundamentals of building CNC machines, as well as maintaining and aligning them.
- Worked with experienced machine builders and have completely built, and rebuilt C, and B axis rotary units, as well as table bearings for large VTL/ cylindrical grinding machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Education
No Degree - 5 Axis Programming
Hurco
Indianapolis, IN06.2018
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Muskegon Community College
05.2014
Machining technologies -
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
01.2008
Skills
- Analyzing manufacturing and tooling problems
- Programming and setup of complex prototype parts
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- GD&T
- Organizational skills
- Programming efficiency
- Product quality
- Metrology equipment
- Setup of 3, 4, and 5 axis machining centers
- Turning centers
- Manual mill/lathe
- Surface grinders
- Knowledge of tooling
- Feeds and speeds
- CAM programming
- Conversational programming
- Autocad
- Solidworks
- Hurco controls
- Mazak controls
- Funuc controls
- Deburring Operations
- Final Inspection
- Engine building and modifications
Anything with an engine. Trucks, cars, dirtbikes,ect.
My entire life engines have been a passion of mine. I have experience rebuilding engines from small to LS v8. I have experience with 2 stroke cylinder porting, and head design. I also have done some 4 stroke head porting and valve work.
I have built many very high performance 2 stroke dirt bike engines.
I also enjoy driving/ riding my cars, trucks, and motorcycles but my real passion is working on them and improving them.
Timeline
CNC Machinist/ Programmer
GP Reeves Inc.
01.2013 - Current
Machinist
Campbell Grinder
01.2006 - 01.2013
No Degree - 5 Axis Programming
Hurco
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Muskegon Community College
Machining technologies -
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center