Seth Hancock
Britton,SD
Summary
Precision-driven CNC Machinist consistently delivers high productivity and task efficiency. Specialize in programming, setup, and operation of CNC machines, demonstrating proficiency in interpreting blueprints and adhering to tight tolerances. Employ critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills to excel in collaborative environments and ensure seamless production processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNC Machinist
Horton Holding Inc
Britton, South Dakota
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, and turning
- Conduct daily inspection of machine, monitoring coolant concentration, oil levels and general preventative maintenance on machines
- Adjust offsets during program execution; monitor results against programmed values.
- Adhered closely to equipment safety practices to reduce accidents.
- Used many types of measuring instruments, including air gauges, manual and automatic CMMs, as well as general instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and functional gauges.
- Experience with many different brands of machines such as Haas, Okuma, and Mori Seiki.
- Operated Dual and single turret lathes, with fixture plates and chuck jaws, as well as 4 axis vertical milling machines, and 4 axis horizontal milling machines.
- Typically operated 2-3 machines at once insuring each is running smoothly.
- Perform setups and change overs for both short production runs, as well as long production runs, depending on what is necessary at the time.
- Worked under ISO 9001 standards.
CNC Machinist
Nason Co.
Walhalla, South Carolina
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored machining operations for quality and consistency during production runs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions and implemented corrective actions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Programmed CNC machines using G-code at the control panel.
- Worked with multi spindle 5 axis lathes with bar feeders, as well as basic 2 axis lathes
- Created or re-bored chuck jaws and collets, as well as mandrels and other custom work holding.
- Ran 2-3 machines at once, brands such as Haas, Doosan, and Mori Seiki/DMG Mori
- Prototyped new products and designed efficient methods to increase production and operator-friendliness.
- Performed any maintenance on machines, such as cleaning chip tanks, keeping fluid levels full, and also replacing any parts that went bad.
- Used profilometer to insure strict surface finish requirements on pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder housings.
Setter/Operator
Greenfield Industries Inc.
Seneca, SC
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures.
- Participate in team meetings regarding safety, quality control, and other topics related to the injection molding process.
- Operate hydraulically actuated grinding machines.
- Preform setups and change overs to different sized parts.
- Work with 6 machines at once insuring that each machine is operating smoothly and producing parts to specifications.
- Worked in an extremely high pressure and high paced environment smoothly.
- Diagnose any issues with machines and solve those issues to the best of my ability whilst keeping the other machines operating.
Education
West-oak High School
Westminster , SCMachine Tool Technology 1-4
Hamilton Career And Technology Center
Westminster , SC 08.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
- CNC programming
- Blueprints interpretation
- Quality control
- Machine setup
- Production monitoring
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multi-axis machining
- G-code programming
- CNC mill operation
- Multitasking capacity
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Horton Holding Inc
01.2025 - 01.2026
CNC Machinist
Nason Co.
04.2024 - 10.2024
Setter/Operator
Greenfield Industries Inc.
06.2023 - 04.2024
Machine Tool Technology 1-4
Hamilton Career And Technology Center
08.2021 - 05.2024
West-oak High School