Pawel Lakoma
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes, wired and conventional EDM, and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Technician
ERA Industries, LLC
02.2019 - Current
- Streamlined workflow for faster turnaround times by optimizing CNC machine setups.
- Collaborated with engineering team to improve part designs for more efficient manufacturing processes.
- Maintained strict quality control standards with thorough inspection of finished parts.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex CNC machining issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
- Improved overall equipment effectiveness by conducting regular preventative maintenance on CNC machines.
- Maintained detailed documentation of machining processes, enabling seamless shift handovers and knowledge transfer among team members.
CNC Technician
GCM
10.2012 - 01.2019
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new CNC programming techniques and strategies.
- Streamlined workflow for faster turnaround times by optimizing CNC machine setups.
- Reduced material waste through accurate programming of cutting paths and tool selection.
- Maintained strict quality control standards with thorough inspection of finished parts.
- Collaborated with engineers to design, build, and test new tools for better performance in various applications.
- Increased shop safety by consistently adhering to proper machine maintenance and operation protocols.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing precision tooling components.
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Reduced downtime and increased productivity by promptly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the manufacturing process.
CNC Technician
AM Precision Inc.
03.1994 - 09.2012
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing CNC machine settings and performing routine maintenance.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine design specifications, ensuring optimal manufacturing outcomes.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs for advanced CNC machine operation.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased accuracy in final product measurements and overall quality control standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Mechanical Plant Tarnow S.A.
Tarnow, Poland05.1986
Skills
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- G-Code Knowledge
- Decision Making
- Manual Machining
- Problem Solving
- CNC Programming
- Precision Measurement
- Tool Selection
- Machine Setup
- Critical Thinking
- Simple Program Writing
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
CNC Technician
ERA Industries, LLC
02.2019 - Current
CNC Technician
GCM
10.2012 - 01.2019
CNC Technician
AM Precision Inc.
03.1994 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Mechanical Plant Tarnow S.A.
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