LESTER MARTINEZ
Ansonia,CT
Summary
Trusted CNC Programmer with 9 years designing and executing fabrication plans on steel material. Talented at translating vague work orders into precise project plans. Proven to exceed customer expectations by surpassing quality thresholds and minimizing tolerance variations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician 5
ASML
Wilton, Connecticut
03.2026 - Current
- Operated high-precision equipment for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
Technician 4
ASML
Wilton, Connecticut
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Operated advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
- Implemented safety protocols and standards in the production area.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment operation procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow and process enhancements.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Providing support to customers traveling to different locations
CNC PROGRAMMER
Columbia Elevators
Bridgeport, USA
01.2013 - 09.2022
- Created precision CNC projects for clients in industries such as Elevator production.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
- Developed new programs to control machine operations.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Prioritized tasks to meet project deadlines and remained composed in busy work environments to avoid wasted time and effort.
LEAD MANAGER/SUPERVISOR OF STEEL SHOP DEPARTMENT
Columbia Elevator
Bridgeport, USA
07.2005 - 01.2013
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Supervised operation of steel punch machine, press vent machine, shear metal cutting machine.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Columbia Elevator
Port Chester, USA
03.2002 - 06.2005
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Operated Sheer press cutting machine, steel punch machine, press vent machine.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Espiritu Santo University
Guayaquil, Ecuador11-2000
High School Diploma -
Guillermo Rohde High School
Guayaquil, Ecuador01-1997
Skills
- Precision measuring
- Program design
- Equipment calibration
- Machine setup
- Blueprint reading
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols and standards
- Design programs using Radan metal software
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Workflow enhancement
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- User training
- Team Training
- Strong understanding and application of 5S methodology
- Implemented 5S practices to improve workspace efficiency and reduce setup time
Timeline
Senior Technician 5
ASML
03.2026 - Current
Technician 4
ASML
10.2022 - 03.2026
CNC PROGRAMMER
Columbia Elevators
01.2013 - 09.2022
LEAD MANAGER/SUPERVISOR OF STEEL SHOP DEPARTMENT
Columbia Elevator
07.2005 - 01.2013
MACHINE OPERATOR
Columbia Elevator
03.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Espiritu Santo University
High School Diploma -
Guillermo Rohde High School