To find a job that both challenges me, allows me to grow, and learn with a forward moving company.
To feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment at the end of the day.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
South East Machine
06.2024 - Current
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
CNC Setup Specialist
Howard Precision
06.2023 - 05.2024
Stayed current on industry trends in CNC technology, attending workshops or seminars as required which lead to improved knowledge that could be applied in day-to-day tasks.
Conducted regular maintenance on CNC machinery to ensure peak performance and minimize malfunctions.
Improved production efficiency by programming and setting up CNC machines for various projects.
Managed inventory of tools, fixtures, and replacement parts needed for smooth execution of daily tasks.
Class A machinist
Eptam
12.2021 - 05.2023
Edited programs.
Set-up CNC equipment.
Streamlined several longtime problem jobs.
Assisted in revamp of set up documentation.
Participated in training new hires and co-workers.
Designed several assembly, inspection, and polishing fixtures.
CNC lathe supervisor, program, set up
Hillsgrove Machine
12.2020 - 12.2022
Set-up and programmed CNC equipment.
Streamlined multiple longtime problem jobs.
Organized tooling, jaws and entire lathe dept.
Trained coworkers.
Assisted in machine maintenance.
CNC lathe program set up/ program
Pro cut CNC
12.2019 - 12.2021
Set-up and programmed CNC equipment.
Machined fixturing.
Organized tooling, jaws and entire lathe dept.
Trained co-workers.
Assisted in machine maintenance.
Fixed and repaired multiple machines.
Owner
Entech Manufacturing
03.2008 - 01.2019
Run small business day to day operations. Assign work. Hire, dismiss.
Trained new hires.
Set-up and program CNC mills and lathes, manual machines.
Troubleshoot problems.
Quality control.
Shipping and receiving.
Streamlined long term repeat jobs.
Designed innovative fixtures for accuracy, production and to reduce error percentage.
Foreman/programmer/Set-up
Entech Manufacturing
05.1996 - 03.2008
Program, set-up CNC mills and lathes.
Assigned work.
Quality control.
Observed and trained employees as needed.
Stream lined programs and fixturing for accuracy and efficiency.
Provided dependable and support for the owners.
Designed assembly, inspection, and polishing fixtures.
Owner
Metal Tech Machine
06.1990 - 05.1996
Ran small business day to day operations.
Assign work.
Hire, dismiss.
Set-up and program CNC and manual machines.
Troubleshoot problems.
Quality control.
Fixture design.
Shipping and receiving.
CNC lathe/mill set-up, program
Kennedy machine
06.1988 - 06.1990
CNC lathe/mill set-up program.
Inspect work.
Assist others as needed.
CNC lathe Set-up
Watts Regulator
02.1986 - 06.1988
Set-up/ edit, run CNC lathes.
Worked closely with programmers and engineers to achieve specific goals.
Education
Graduate -
Franklin High School
01.1985
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Some tech college
Skills
Management
Owned and operated two small companies
Foreman of the company that I eventually bought
Technical
Designed fixtures and products for customers
Programmed/ set up/ CNC mill and lathes
Troubleshoot quality problems
Created innovative fixtures to streamline new and existing jobs
Head of Learning Support (High School) at United World College South East Asia (East Campus)Head of Learning Support (High School) at United World College South East Asia (East Campus)