MATT HASTO

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Mechanical Engineer and CNC Programmer with 3+ years of manufacturing and CNC industry experience spanning application engineering, CAD/CAM programming, machining process development, and tooling optimization. Experienced in interpreting complex engineering prints, standard dimensional tolerances, and GD&T to determine efficient, high-quality manufacturing methods. Proficient in SolidWorks, ESPRIT, ESPRIT EDGE, Mastercam, and Vericut, with hands-on experience operating 3-axis CNC milling and wire EDM equipment. Strong background in process planning, custom tooling, fixture concepts, cycle time improvement, and cross-functional support for precision manufacturing environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

CNC Programmer

Terumo BCT

Lakewood, CO

09.2025 - Current

Program and support production of typically 1-5 different parts per week using a structured, print-driven manufacturing workflow.
Review engineering prints and determine the most effective manufacturing approach to balance part quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Apply in-depth knowledge of dimensional tolerances and GD&T to develop machining strategies that produce accurate physical parts and maintain design intent.
Create CAD/CAM models and toolpaths using SolidWorks, ESPRIT, and ESPRIT EDGE.
Program and support machining on a HAAS VM-3 3-axis CNC mill and a +GF+ AgieCharmilles wire EDM.
Analyze tolerance stack-up, feature relationships, and manufacturability to support robust machining plans and part quality.
Contribute to process improvement through thoughtful sequencing, tooling decisions, and programming methods that reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Application Engineer

Big Daishowa Inc.

Hoffman Estates, IL

02.2022 - 09.2025

Delivered technical support and customer-focused manufacturing solutions by analyzing applications, engineering drawings, and machining requirements.
Developed custom tooling and machining solutions using SolidWorks and Mastercam to improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, and meet tight tolerances.
Led technical product demonstrations and presentations for distributors and sales teams to strengthen product knowledge and application success.
Defined testing parameters and supported on-site machining trials to achieve GD&T compliance, improved surface finish, and optimized performance.
Updated and refined product designs and technical drawings in SolidWorks to improve communication and workflow.
Operated an Okuma 3-axis vertical mill for in-house tool modifications and fixture machining, helping reduce turnaround times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, IL

12-2021

Skills

CAD/CAM & Design: SolidWorks, ESPRIT Milling/Turning, ESPRIT EDGE, Mastercam, Vericut, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, fixture/tooling concepts, BOM management
CNC & Manufacturing: CNC programming, 3-axis milling, wire EDM, G-code programming, process planning, machining strategy development, print interpretation, setup optimization, cycle time reduction, surface finish optimization

Engineering Standards: GD&T (ASME Y145), dimensional tolerances, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, quality and efficiency optimization
Business & Collaboration: SAP/ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, technical presentations, project management, stakeholder communication, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis