Michael A. Smith
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Seeking an opportunity within the organization to leverage extensive leadership experience and expertise in CNC machining for impactful contributions
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Programmer and Design
Excell Industries
Chambersburg, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Hired to streamline and instruct operations, while transforming the shop into a modern machine shop environment.
- Programmed Fanuc-based lathes with three to nine axes for enhanced precision.
- Executed complex programming on two-spindle, two-turret lathes with B-axis capability.
- Designed tooling solutions that increased productivity across multiple operations.
- Collaborated with customers to identify workflow improvements and implement solutions.
- Trained operators on quality setup procedures while ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Utilized Solidworks, Solidcam, and Partmaker for efficient design and programming tasks.
CNC Programmer and Designer
Military & Commercial Fastener
York, PA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Utilized Part Maker and SolidWorks for efficient design and programming tasks.
- Created detailed program documentation, including setup instructions and tooling lists.
- Leveraged 3D printing technology to enhance prototyping capabilities.
Design, Development and Manufacturing Manager
Freedom Armory
Glen Rock, PA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Established manufacturing department from inception to operational status.
- Designed and manufactured prototype parts for rigorous testing.
- Developed industry-leading gun silencers, securing patent # US20160018179A1.
- Operated Doosan TT1800SY and PUMA 2100SY machines with precision.
- Executed machining using Titanium 6AL4V for enhanced durability.
- Ordered tooling and crafted custom solutions for specialized jobs.
- Utilized Keyence 3D Laser Printer to enhance production capabilities.
- Employed Part Maker, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD for design and engineering tasks.
Swiss Turn Department Manager
Tooling Dynamics, Inc.
York, PA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Established a new department from the ground up.
- Operated two Citizen CNC L20 type 8 machines and one K16E with Cav bar loaders.
- Calculated material sizes and machine times for precise quoting.
- Ordered and designed custom tooling for specific jobs.
- Created setup and offset sheets to ensure rapid production turnaround.
- Utilized Part Maker, WINCNC, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD for design tasks.
- Conducted prototyping projects to align with customer specifications.
- Delivered technical support to customers, resolving inquiries efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, PA01.1988
Certificate of Completion - AutoCad
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PACertificate of Completion (Delcame PartMaker Swiss Turn) - CNC Progaming
Delcame PartMaker
Philadelphia, PACertificate of Completion (Delcame Advanced PartMaker Swiss Turn) - CNC Programing
Delcame PartMaker
Philadelphia, PACertificate of Completion - Industrial Design
CADWORKS
Camp Hill, PAReferences
Upon Request
Accomplishments
- 2012-Design and manufacture a new line of pistol and rifle silencers that are ranked among the top manufacturers today.
- 2010-Started a new Swiss Turn division for Tooling Dynamics
- Designed the layout for the new Swiss Department.
- 2009- Engineer and machine camera mounts, vision systems components, train associates and up-date machine vision systems on assembly machines for Tyco Electronics.
- Present-Run and operate my own fabrication shop.
- 2001 - Built Machine Vision Carts for feed and off feed sides of stamping presses for Tyco Electronics, Inc. East Berlin and China plants.
- 2000 – Used AutoCAD with 80/20 software to design Machine Vision Cart for use in online inspection in stamping production using 80/20 extruded aluminum products, enabling the use of the PPT Vision System on several presses with different reeling equipment in Tyco Electronics, Inc.’s North Carolina plant.
- 1998-Traveled to Taiwan plants to train employees on die setup and machine vision.
- 1998 – Designed, developed, installed and trained associates in PPT Vision Systems for Amp, Inc.’s Hamilton Street, Carlisle plant, resulting in a 50% reduction of scrap.
Timeline
General Manager, Programmer and Design
Excell Industries
01.2016 - Current
CNC Programmer and Designer
Military & Commercial Fastener
01.2016 - 01.2021
Design, Development and Manufacturing Manager
Freedom Armory
01.2012 - 01.2016
Swiss Turn Department Manager
Tooling Dynamics, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Certificate of Completion - AutoCad
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate of Completion (Delcame PartMaker Swiss Turn) - CNC Progaming
Delcame PartMaker
Certificate of Completion (Delcame Advanced PartMaker Swiss Turn) - CNC Programing
Delcame PartMaker
Certificate of Completion - Industrial Design
CADWORKS
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