Santos VanBuren
STIHL Inc.
Virginia Beach,VA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Process Technician/Machinist bringing 20 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Work History
Process Tech/CNC Machinist
5 Years 1 Month- Set up grinders and lathes using blueprints and tooling specifications.
- Inspect finished components with micrometers, calipers, and gauges for quality compliance.
- Troubleshot machining issues, reducing downtime and restoring production flow quickly.
- Trained operators on setup procedures, safety practices, and inspection standards.
CNC Machinist
1 Year 2 Months- Trumpf Laser, Amada Press Brake, Performed welding tasks on various metal components. Created models for testing and development purposes, in Research and development.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
CNC Machinist
1 Year 6 Months- Dmg Mori 5 axis, machining titanium fan disk aircraft parts.
- Interpreted technical drawings and work instructions to produce accurate machined parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
CNC Machinist
6 Years 10 Months- Dmg lasers, Blohm Grinders and EDM machines on Blades and Vanes Airfoils inside aircraft engines. Sigma 6 and lean training.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
GED
Skills
Stihl SSharp training
Machine setup
Continuous improvement
Operational efficiency
Team Training
Performance improvement
Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Welding
Timeline
Process Tech/CNC Machinist
STIHL Inc.
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
CNC Machinist
Earthcore Industries, LLC
07.2020 - 09.2021Read More
CNC Machinist
Rolls Royce-Prince George County
01.2019 - 07.2020Read More
CNC Machinist
General Electric Aviation
02.2012 - 12.2018Read More
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Welding Certification from Welding
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GED
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Personal Information
I am a dependable, friendly, and hardworking individual who takes pride in being a team player. I work well with others, build positive relationships, and always bring a positive attitude to the workplace. I am easy to get along with, willing to learn, and committed to doing my best in everything I do.