Shop Lead/CNC MachinistCNC Machinist lathe/VTLMachine Operator and FabricatorCNC Machine Operator
Work Type
Full Time
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Skilled lead CNC machinist with ten years of experience setting up and operating CNC horizontal and vertical lathes, with a focus on close tolerance practices. Proven track record of efficiently meeting production deadlines, and recognized as a diligent team player committed to supporting team members in maintaining operational flow.
Work History
Shop Lead/CNC Machinist
7 Years 6 Months
Howmet Aerospace | 02.2018 - 08.2025
Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
Managed inventory effectively, ensuring timely restocking and shipping of parts.
Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
CNC Machinist lathe/VTL
1 Year 2 Months
American Metal Manufacturing Resource inc. | 07.2016 - 09.2017
Performed setup on VTLs according to footnotes at the start of the program.
Loaded and ran parts while verifying measurements according to blueprints.
Filled out all inspection reports and maintained traceability of each part.
CNC Machinist
1 Year 4 Months
Allied Mechanical | 09.2014 - 01.2016
Worked with materials including Titanium, Waspalloy, Inconel, stainless steel, and various plastics.
Performed setup, ran parts, and inspected and recorded dimensions.
Called for first article inspections and managed program alterations via DNC.
CNC Machinist
9 Months
Winpac Lane | 11.2013 - 08.2014
Read and interpreted blueprints to guide machining processes.
Machine Operator and Fabricator
5 Months
ESL Power Systems/Staffmark | 06.2013 - 11.2013
Performed setup on Bridgeport EZ-Track programmable mill.
Wrote programs according to blueprints and performed inspections and measurements of parts.
Machine Operator
2 Years 2 Months
Jet Cutting Solutions | 05.2010 - 07.2012
Operated mills and lathes to fabricate airline parts.
Performed inspection and measurement of parts using various measuring tools.
Education
- Machining
NTMA Training Centers | Ontario, CA | 01-2013
Skills
CNC Lathe/VTL operation
Blueprint reading
Tool selection and offsets setting
First-article inspection
Preventive maintenance
Mathematical skills: Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Inventory control
Setup and operation of CNC horizontal & vertical lathes
G & M code programming and editing
Feed and speed rate optimization
Quality control and defect identification
Team training and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Certification
Certified in machining level 1
March 2013 to Present
Certified in Machining Level I – Measurements, Materials, and Safety for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills.
AWARDS
4.0 GPA, May 2013, Awarded for perfect GPA at NTMA Machinist School., Title of Mentor, January 2013, Appointed Mentor. Through NTMA's Mentorship program., Perfect attendance award., May 2013, Awarded for never missing a day of school.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have all my own tools. All my tools are high quality(Mitutoyo, Brown & Sharpe, and Starrett) and have been calibrated.