Manuel Gardea

Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.

Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.

Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying
existing programs for increased efficiency.

Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.

Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.

Worked closely with clients to establish specifications.

Used Solidworks Cad to assemble parts onto fixtures for the following types of machining such as: 4-axis rotating fixture and 3-axis.

Used Powermill cam software to program all required jobs.

Created Macro variables for automation robots for Makinos Pro 5 and Pro 6.

Used Macro variable to also program for the blum laser touch probe.

Used Macro variables within Powermill to create plugins to post process
programs faster, create setup sheets, auto number tooling, and collision
gouge check.

Performed calculations, determined materials to be cut and translated
instructions into CAM program.
Determined program operations sequences and chose appropriate tooling.
Set up/ adjusted, specialized machine tools to support precision machining
operations.
Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet
specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
. Cleaned broken 3D scanned STL files to have a smooth, finished part for
production.
Ran HAAS UMC 1000ss with NGC (Next Generation Controller)
. Modified / reversed engineered valve covers, engine blocks, intercoolers for
Subaru performance using Fusion 360.
Programmed using Powermill

. 3 years experienced in 3D CAD CAM - Inventor, Inventor cam, Woodworking 4
Inventor, Vault.
5.4 years experience in Mastercam, (5yrs in X4 and 4months in 2018)
. Determined program operations sequences and chose appropriate tooling.
Implemented Autodesk inventor cam standards across family divisions per
BlueCell implementation
Performed calculations, determined materials to be cut for a better yield when
nesting same like material for cost savings.
. Worked along with the engineer in bill of materials (B.O.M) for future processing,
when nesting true shape for top level assembly.
Saved the company millions in production by not sourcing out for a third party
post processor.
Create/ Modified post processor for Inventor Cam per company Biesse milling &
Amada C02 laser cnc machines, 1 post processor for 4 Biesse machines (2 point
to point, 2 flatbeds, 1 laser Fanuc control).
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it per company standards, to
improve performance (woodworking 4 inventor).
Analyze information to determine, recommend, or modify of an existing system
(BlueCell) to implement it for the company's requirements.
. Consult with engineering staff to evaluate software, specifications and
requirements for production processing.
. Monitor functioning of equipment (cnc machines) to ensure system operates in
conformance with specification's.

Applied Company's ERP number's into Inventor material callout, EXAMPLE:
rather than using (LPP1S) from zlibrary it'll be (2010-00667).
. Instruct engineers how to use base sketch so it does not affect programming
when using inventor nesting feature.
. Instruct engineers to use metric when applying holes due to WW4I not
registering decimal point correctly. EXAMPLE: (8mmb rather than .314).
Create, correct/ modify entire assemblies for quality production.
. Create DWG's/ modify to meet company standards and to produce on time per
project managers request.
. Processed redlines per project managers request.
. Run CNC machines when the mill would be short staff.
. Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet
specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
. Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.

. 5 years experienced in Mastercam X4
. Engineered precise base components per Blown Sphere's.
. Developed and implemented best practices for defect prevention and
continuous improvement.
. Performed quality audits and root cause analysis and organized government
inspections, quality testing (med-Eng) Safariland Group Visor's.
. Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of
samples.
Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project
expectations.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
. Completed tests and visual inspections continuously.
Reviewed drawings and blueprints to determine appropriate level of inspection
required.
Worked with sales manager to meet customer needs in product.
. Engineered/ designed using Mastercam X4 for custom parts per customer
requirements.
Presented preliminary DWG's to customer for approval.
Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system
malfunctions.
Managed and directed material analysis actions to test for durability (Acrylics,
Plexi Glass, Abs).
Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications.
. Produced 2D and 3D design drafts using hand drawings and AutoCad software.