Santos DeJesus Jr
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and highly precise machinist who recently completed an 8,000-hour USDOL-registered Machinist Apprenticeship at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). Expertise in setting up and operating both conventional and CNC machinery to fabricate high precision parts for fusion energy research. Strong foundation in blueprint reading, shop mathematics, and G/M code programming, with a proven ability to machine specialty materials to tolerances up to 0.0005".
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Machinist
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
Princeton, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Successfully completed 8,000 hours of On-the-Job Learning (OJL) and 576 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) in the USDOL-registered Machinist Apprenticeship program.
- Set up and operated conventional and CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders) to fabricate high-precision metallic and non-metallic parts for fusion energy research experiments.
- Performed high-precision machining to tight tolerances of up to 0.0005" on specialty materials such as Inconel, Copper, and ceramics.
- Assisted senior staff in translating engineering drawings and solid models into machine programs.
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance on shop equipment to ensure safe work practices and a clean environment.
Shift Leader
Dunkin’ Donuts
Manahawkin, NJ
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed teams of five or more employees, trained/mentored new staff, and managed inventory, ordering, and stocking.
- Adjusted end date based on career progression
Commercial Fisherman
Longitudes LLC
Barnegat Light, NJ
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated basic machinery, managed heavy equipment, and performed extended sorting duties.
Education
Graduate - USDOL Registered Machinist Apprenticeship Program
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
04-2026
Certificate - Precision Machine Technology
OCVTS
Jackson, NJ06-2022
HAAS Automation Corp. Mill Operator Certification - Mill
OCVTS
Jackson, NJ06-2022
Associates - Humanities
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ06-2020
Skills
- Machining & Programming: CNC & manual milling/lathes, HAAS NGC, Fusion 360 CAD/CAM, Mastercam, ProtoTRAK, G and M code programming, retrieving/editing computerized machine control media
- Precision & Quality Control: High-precision machining to tight tolerances (up to 00005"), GD&T print/blueprint reading, precision measuring tools (micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, dial calipers)
- Setup & Fabrication: Aligning holding fixtures, jigs, surface plates, calculating speeds/feeds and depth of cuts, understanding milling cutter types and workpiece materials
- Materials: Machinability and operational parameters of specialty materials including Inconel, Copper, and ceramics
- Maintenance & Operations: Routine and emergency shop equipment maintenance, strict adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
- Reverse-engineered dimensional sketches, handwritten G-code programs, and Fusion 360 generated CAM code for HAAS certification parts and specialized components.
- Conducted NASTRAN FEA analysis and generated 6061-T6 Aluminum parts utilizing custom toolpaths and HAAS CNC mill setups.
Timeline
Apprentice Machinist
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
08.2022 - Current
Commercial Fisherman
Longitudes LLC
05.2019 - 08.2019
Shift Leader
Dunkin’ Donuts
05.2018 - 07.2022
Associates - Humanities
Ocean County College
Graduate - USDOL Registered Machinist Apprenticeship Program
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
Certificate - Precision Machine Technology
OCVTS
HAAS Automation Corp. Mill Operator Certification - Mill
OCVTS