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Robert Vargo

Parma,OH

Summary

Accomplished CNC Machinist at Edge-Rite Tools Inc., skilled in precision machining and machine setup. Expertly programmed CNC machines, enhancing performance and reducing production time. A dependable mentor, I trained colleagues in advanced machining techniques while collaborating with engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability.

Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes 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

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Edge-Rite Tools Inc.
03.1984 - Current
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Programmed CNC machines for optimized performance, leading to reduction in production time.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering team to refine product designs for manufacturability.

Education

Introduction To Solid Works

Cuyahoga Valley Vocational School
Brecksville, OH
02-2009

Basic Tig Welding

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
11-1999

Mazatrol Fusion 640M Programming

Numerequip
Cleveland, OH
07-1999

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
06-1995

Smart Cam

Cuyahoga Valley Vocational School
Brecksville, OH
12-1993

Tool & Die Maker Journey Person

Polaris Vocational School
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
08-1990

Mazatrol T-2 Control Programming

Mazak Corporation
Florence, KY
06-1989

Machine Trades

Polaris Vocational School
Middleburg Heights, Oh
06-1983

Skills

  • Surface grinding
  • Manual machining
  • Blueprints reading
  • Machine setup
  • Precision measurement
  • Precision machining
  • Fixture design
  • Job estimating
  • CNC mill operation
  • Hard milling
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Dependable and reliable

Interests

  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Home Improvement
  • Woodworking
  • Dirt Bike Riding

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Edge-Rite Tools Inc.
03.1984 - Current

Introduction To Solid Works

Cuyahoga Valley Vocational School

Basic Tig Welding

Cuyahoga Community College

Mazatrol Fusion 640M Programming

Numerequip

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

Cuyahoga Community College

Smart Cam

Cuyahoga Valley Vocational School

Tool & Die Maker Journey Person

Polaris Vocational School

Mazatrol T-2 Control Programming

Mazak Corporation

Machine Trades

Polaris Vocational School