Randy Stuart
Waco,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented CNC Machinist since 2012, and CNC CAD/CAM PROGRAMMING since (2022) with experience in 3 and 5 axis mill programming in Fusion 360, 3 axis mill programming in Mastercam. Independently set up andoperate mills and lathes, and First Article Inspection. Proven ability to train operators and deliver precision aerospace parts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machinist
Strategic Thermal Labs
Georgetown, Tx
12.2025 - Current
- Create programs, design fix and Jaws.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Operated CNC machines to create precision components for thermal testing.
- Led team in interpreting technical drawings and schematics for machining tasks.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine machining processes and improve efficiency.
CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer
Astranis Space Technologies
11.2024 - 11.2025
- 3 and 5 axis Mills, using Fusion 360 to program Precision Aerospace Parts.
- Haas, Doosan, DMG MORI, Matsuura
- Independent machine setup and operations
- Ordering own materials and tooling per jobs if needed
- ERP System to document and log traceability on parts.
- Slack, Arena, Jira, Google calendar, Gmail for Company Communications
- Trained new operators on CNC machine operation and safety protocols.
Machinist/Programmer
ICU MEDICAL
Austin, USA
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Create models in SolidWorks and importing to Mastercam
- Program parts using Mastercam, writing setup sheets, and Process Planning
- Responsible for setting up 3 axis and 4 axis mills, manual mills, and manual lathes
- Design and modify Fixtures/Jaws/jigs
- Machine materials such as (hr/cr steels, stainless steels, aluminums, plastics, and exotic materials)
- Rework parts, reverse engineering, and Quick turn over jobs
- Q/C inspection
CNC Machinist
Paradigm Manufacturing
Hutto, USA
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible for setting up 3 and 5 axis mills okuma/Haas/Dmg Mori
- Design and make fixtures/jaws/jigs
- Write and Edit programs at machine controls
- Read drawings and blueprints to verify tolerances, dimensions, and GD&T
- Perform machining operations on all types of materials like steel, stainless steels, aluminum, plastics, and exotic materials.
- Part reworking
- Q/C inspection
CNC Machinist
AIM Machines
Pflugerville, USA
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Setup 3 and 4 axis HAAS mills, and HAAS 3 axis lathes.
- First Article Inspection
- Write and Edit programs at machine controls
- Practice 5s and lean manufacturing
Machinist
GKN Aerospace
El Cajon, USA
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Setup and operated 3, 4, & 5 axis machines following proper procedures with setup sheets
- Machined parts using exotic materials (Inconel & Titanium), tolerances ranging from (+/- .005) (+/-.001)
Education
Precision Machining Technology - Some College (No Degree)
NTMA Training Center
Ontario, CASkills
- Mastercam 3 axis programming
- Fusion 360 3 axis and 5 axis programming
- Setup mills and lathes
- Quality control
- First Article Inspection
- Leadership
Timeline
Lead Machinist
Strategic Thermal Labs
12.2025 - Current
CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer
Astranis Space Technologies
11.2024 - 11.2025
Machinist/Programmer
ICU MEDICAL
04.2022 - 11.2024
CNC Machinist
Paradigm Manufacturing
03.2019 - 04.2022
CNC Machinist
AIM Machines
06.2018 - 03.2019
Machinist
GKN Aerospace
10.2016 - 06.2018
Precision Machining Technology - Some College (No Degree)
NTMA Training Center