Mark Luna
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Talented Machinist with 13 years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5 Axis Milling Machinist
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2023 - Current
- Increased milling efficiency by implementing advanced machining techniques and optimizing toolpaths.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining machinery and performing routine inspections for potential issues.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop customized milling solutions for complex client projects.
- Improved product quality by consistently monitoring tolerances and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to industry best practices and promoting a culture of responsibility among team members.
- Streamlined workflow by collaborating with cross-functional teams on project specifications and timelines.
- Maintained high precision standards by regularly calibrating measuring instruments and verifying part accuracy throughout the production process.
- Assisted in the development of new milling strategies, leading to more efficient processes and reduced lead times for clients.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Adapted quickly to new software programs for programming CNC machines, increasing productivity within the department.
Machinist
Lockheed Martin Missiles And Fire Control
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining
- Manually set up vertical and horizontal CNC mills
- Tool setting
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, and deltronic pins
- Blueprint reading, GD&T, and shop math.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
CNC Machinist
Flextronics
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Layout of gigs and fixtures
- Extensive inspection
- CMM training
- Mold assembly and disassembly
- Milling consisting of boring, reaming, drilling, and tapping
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
- Manually set up grinders and mills
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming
- Operated and maintained up to 5 different CNC grinders machines to fabricate plastic injection mold components made of steel, aluminum, and copper
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining
- Interpreted drawings and planned work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs
- Job planning
- CNC grinding department Lead
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient CNC programming and machine operation techniques.
Laser Welder
Alliance Laser Sales
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Conducted special welds with extremely tight tolerances for industrial operations
- Lead laser welder
- Welded plastic injection mold components
- Sales and customer relations manager.
Machinist Apprentice
Express Mold Engineering
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Made deliveries and ran errands for shop
- Mold cleaning, disassembly, assembly, and PM (preventative maintenance)
- Operated band saws, CNC mills and lathes in machine shop
- Deburred, polished and ground machine parts to preserve functionality
- Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Machinist
EDRO Engineering Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Tool setting
- Fanuc controlled mills
- Overhead cranes.
Apprentice Ironworker
Eagle Iron Erectors And Diversified Metalworks
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Basic rigging and pulley
- Aligned holes in members with corresponding holes in previously placed member by drift pins or spud wrench through holes
- Pulled, pushed or pried steel members into approximate position during hoisting
- Hoisted equipment for raising and placing structural steel members
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment
- Kept journeyman iron workers stocked with all equipment needed to do the job
- Did layout work for cutting steel with oxy/acetylene torches.
Education
Machinist - Manufacturing
NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
Norwalk, CA11.2010
Iron Working -
University of Iron
Las Palmas, CA07.2010
Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CA07.2007
Skills
- Assembly and production
- CNC/ manual machine operation
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
- Fluent in spanish
- Fanuc controls
- Layout
- Tool Selection
- Precision Machining
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Machine Setup
- Production Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Lean Manufacturing
- Attention to Detail
- Measurement Tools
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Quality Control
- Teamwork Abilities
- Time Management
- Milling Machine Operations
- Small Metal Parts Manufacturing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Collaboration
- CNC Machine Operation
- Detail Oriented
- Inspection Processes
- Quality Control Analysis
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
Certification
- 09/01/17, Lean green belt
- 09/01/08, OSHA 10 hour safety training
- 09/01/08, Scaffolding training
- 09/01/22, Forklift training
Timeline
5 Axis Milling Machinist
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2023 - Current
Machinist
Lockheed Martin Missiles And Fire Control
01.2022 - 08.2023
CNC Machinist
Flextronics
02.2018 - 01.2022
Laser Welder
Alliance Laser Sales
03.2016 - 02.2018
Machinist Apprentice
Express Mold Engineering
07.2013 - 03.2016
Machinist
EDRO Engineering Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2013
Apprentice Ironworker
Eagle Iron Erectors And Diversified Metalworks
06.2008 - 02.2010
Machinist - Manufacturing
NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
Iron Working -
University of Iron
Diploma -
Hesperia High School
- 09/01/17, Lean green belt
- 09/01/08, OSHA 10 hour safety training
- 09/01/08, Scaffolding training
- 09/01/22, Forklift training
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