Luke Schreder
Midvale,UT
Summary
Process development engineering / CNC Programmer with proven track record in optimizing manufacturing processes. Known for effective team collaboration, and creative continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Development Engineer/CNC Programmer
X1 Precision
Sandy Utah
09.2019 - Current
- Created precision CNC programs for the medical industry. Specifically spinal implants and instruments
- Gibbscam
- Solidworks
- Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes
- Optimized existing programs for better performance
- Performed first of run inspections
- Optimized tool paths to improve surface finish, dimensional consistency, and tool life
- Developed and implemented new CNC processes
- Streamlined machine setup times with advanced preparation techniques, utilizing set up sheets, tooling lists, and DPT (Dimension per tool) sheets, improving set up times
- Initiated knowledge-sharing platform for operators interested in continuous improvment
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing CNC programming for part families using macros
- Handled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance.
- Reduced production costs by identifying inefficiencies in the existing workflow, developing targeted improvements, such as reduced cycle times and fewer operations
- Assisted in root cause failure analyses following production disruptions, leading corrective action implementation efforts.
- Trained operators on various machines and fundamentals
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Participated in project reviews
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Increased machine uptime by troubleshooting and resolving programming errors promptly
- Maintained organized library of CNC programs, ensuring version control and easy access for all team members involved in the production process.
- Achieved tight tolerances on critical components with precise programming techniques and careful tool selection.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Streamlined workflow by creating standardized templates for commonly used machining operations.
- Established strong working relationships with machine operators, fostering open communication lines and facilitating quick resolution of any programming-related issues.
CNC Machinist
Oakdale Precision
Oakdale, MN
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Programmed, set up, and operated a Mazak lathe using conversational programming,
CNC Machinist
Kingery Manufacturing Services
Solon, IA
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Started off running a 15ft band saw and operating the foklift
- earned my way to operate the Haas vertical mills, where I picked up G and M code and started hand programming for the agricultural industry
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Community High School
Mount Vernon, IA06-2006
Skills
- Process control
- Process integration
- Equipment design
- Troubleshooting
- Cycle time optimization
- Program editing
- Program design
- Precision measuring
- Production fixture design
- Cutting tool selection
- Machine maintenance
- First-article inspection
- Tool path design
- Workpiece clamping
- Conversational programming
- CNC lathe programming
- Fixture design
- Production planning
- Program debugging
- Thread milling
- Pocket milling
- CNC mill operation
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- CNC programming
- CNC mill programming
- Machine setup
- G-code expertise
- Feed rate calculation
- Blueprints reading
- CAD
Timeline
Process Development Engineer/CNC Programmer
X1 Precision
09.2019 - Current
CNC Machinist
Oakdale Precision
01.2016 - 08.2019
CNC Machinist
Kingery Manufacturing Services
01.2007 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Community High School