Patrick Arnaud
Arnaudville,LA
Summary
Consistent professional with substantial experience in machine shop manufacturing industry and expertise in CNC Machining and programming. Committed to boosting production, decreasing costs and increasing efficiency. Proficient in CAD and CAM software to maximize results utilizing the latest technology. Willing to learn new concepts and approaches to improve the overall performance on the job.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operations Manager
High Performance CNC
04.2017 - Current
- Planning, coordinating and directing activities
- Oversee daily operations, making sure production cycles are met from part design to manufacturing.
- Handle raw material and equipment logistics, people resources and administrative processes.
- Provide insight using technical know-how and leadership skills.
Machining Center Senior Programmer
Frank's International (High Tech Components)
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Continued many of the previous duties and took on more responsibility assisting the supervisor on day to day operations.
- Coordinated all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods.
- Stepped in and filled the supervisor role when needed.
- Attended meetings to discuss difficult projects to provide an efficient plan of how to get these done efficiently and effectively.
- Provided guidance and expertise on many aspects of the day to day operations.
CNC Programmer Lathes/ Multi Axis Lathe
High Tech Components Inc
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Continued many of the duties of previous position but more involved with the planning and prepping aspect.
- Was responsible for drawing up geometry of parts and applying tool path for efficient machining.
- Generate the code and proof read the code to correct any potential mistakes in each program.
- Plan out the machining operations to ensure smooth flow through the shop.
- Ensure that all tooling and measuring equipment would be readily available.
- Provide precise and clear program instruction for the machinist to use while setting up and while operating machine.
- Assist the lead machinist to trouble shoot major problems when needed.
- Provide updates on the progress of jobs as they are processed through the shop.
- Try to improve old methods when necessary and justifiable.
- Research tooling and provide the correct tooling for quality and efficient machining.
- Maintain accurate proven programs in back up.
CNC Machinist/ Lead/ Programmer (Nights)
High Tech Components Inc, Easement Drive, Broussard, LA, United States
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Continued many of the previous duties.
- Train new machinist how to properly set up machines, fixtures, and tooling.
- Train new machinist how to properly operate CNC machine controls.
- Train new machinist of proper procedures for inspection and documentation.
- Trained fellow machinist how to use and maintain inspection equipment properly.
- Helped fellow machinist trouble shoot problems while manufacturing parts.
- Helped to improve machining process by altering programs when necessary.
- Helped to maintain a steady work flow through the shop by emptying shaving bins, filling coolant, preparing documentation and inspection equipment when needed to minimize machine down time.
- Responsible for relaying day shift with detailed information of any problems or other important details for a smooth transition of crews.
- Operated machines when other assistance wasn't needed.
- Cut and inspected company proprietary connections of Frank's Casing which is very similar to a premium threaded connection.
- Attended Gibbs CAM basic lathe and mill programming training.
Cnc Machinist
High Tech Components Inc
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
- Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining.
- Learned many different CNC controls to run including Haas, Fanuc, Okuma, Mazak...
- Cut and inspected standard threaded pin and box connections including Unified National, Acme, Stub Acme, Ratchet, Pipe Threads...
- Cut and inspected API Certified threaded pin and box connections Full Hole, Regular, External Upset Ends (EUE), LTC and STC Buttress, LTC and STC 8 Round...
- Helped refine machining feeds, speeds, depth of cut to ensure efficient and quality parts were cut.
CNC Machinist And Programmer
Precision Die Technologies
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
- General laborer running airlines, painting floors, moving and installing equipment.
- Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
- Counted and managed stock inventory of finished products.
- Worked directly from blueprints, sketches and specifications.
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Attended Mazak Programming class at Mazak facility in Kentucky.
- Programmed and operated Mazak CNC lathes.
- Operated CNC mill, horizontal mill, horizontal band saw, and stenciling machine.
- Selected, aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials.
- Inspected and dimensioned parts per specifications.
Education
Associate Degree - Machine Tool Technology
Louisiana Technical College-T.H. Harris
Opelousas, LA2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Beau Chene High School
Arnaudville, LA2003
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff training/development
- Employee scheduling
- Business development
- Project Management
- Skilled in Gibbs Cam
- Proficient in AutoCad
- Solid Works
- Gagemaker
- CNC Programming
- Multiaxis Programming
- Manual Machining
- Operational data analysis
- Maintaining Safety
- Tool Path Design
- Cnc Machine
- Blueprint Analysis
- Excel
- Gibbscam
- Quality Standards
- Team-Oriented
Timeline
Owner/Operations Manager
High Performance CNC
04.2017 - Current
Machining Center Senior Programmer
Frank's International (High Tech Components)
05.2012 - 04.2017
CNC Programmer Lathes/ Multi Axis Lathe
High Tech Components Inc
02.2010 - 05.2012
CNC Machinist/ Lead/ Programmer (Nights)
High Tech Components Inc, Easement Drive, Broussard, LA, United States
10.2007 - 02.2010
Cnc Machinist
High Tech Components Inc
05.2007 - 10.2007
CNC Machinist And Programmer
Precision Die Technologies
02.2005 - 05.2007
Associate Degree - Machine Tool Technology
Louisiana Technical College-T.H. Harris
High School Diploma - undefined
Beau Chene High School
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