Shawn Tolino
Tempe,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented CNC Machinist with expertise in blueprint interpretation and mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled CNC Machinist with over four years of experience in operating and maintaining advanced CNC machinery. Known for strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, consistently ensuring product quality and minimizing production delays.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Pure Logic Industries
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated CNC machines such as Fadal, Mazak and Haas to produce precision parts according to specifications.
- Monitored production quality, identifying and correcting defects in finished products.
- Assisted in setting up tooling and fixtures for various machining operations.
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment in compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for accurate machining processes.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
CNC Grinding Machine Operator
Heraeus
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn tools and parts.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Closely monitored machine operations for any signs of malfunctions or deviations from the planned process.
- Made necessary adjustments to machine settings to maintain product quality and meet production goals.
- Expertise in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions for proper machining procedures.
- Suggested improvements in tooling selection, cutting parameters, or programming techniques to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance and maximize efficiency during production runs.
- Trained new machinists on machine operation techniques, safety protocols, and quality control standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues by identifying root causes of problems and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying and resolving machining issues to minimize downtime and unexpected breakdowns.
CNC Punch Press/Brake Press/Deburr Operator
NMG Aerospace
12.2022 - 01.2024
- operate a CNC punch press machine while following company guidelines, safety requirements, quality requirements, and production standards.
- experience with both setup and operation with CNC press brake.
- Setup and operate CNC machines to produce precision components according to blueprints and specifications.
- maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- utilizes abrasives, sanders, grinders and other hand tools to deburr and finish product to customer specifications.
- ability to polish, clean, break edges and produce a matte finish on precision machined parts made of a variety to specified requirements and tolerances.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Sub-Zero and Wolf
03.2021 - 12.2022
- operated and maintained a 8 foot Cincinnati brake press, Aida 800, 100 punch press, timesaver deburr machine, disc master deburr machine, Amada eg6013 ar, and the HG 1003 ar robotic machines for small and precise bending.
- turned sheet metal blanks into shaped to head over to the assembly line to complete units.
- used blueprints and the fabrication control plan to inspect and store material to make sure the sheetmetal was in spec as the blueprints detailed.
- able to change out the metal dies as certain blueprints needed to form different bends and degrees.
- used tool list in the computer to make certain changes of degrees of bends or measurements to make sure the material was in spec of the blueprint.
Commercial Furniture Office Installer
Precision Installations
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Proficient with installation procedures and sequence.
- install and teardown AIS, ALLSTEEL, HAWORTH, HERMAN MILLER, HON, KIMBALL, KNOLL, STEELCASE, AND TEKNION furniture.
- certified in TEKNION ALTOS/OPTOS floor to ceiling glass walls.
- read blueprints, interpret plans, and evaluations.
- operated warehouse equipment such as stand up skid loaders, pallet jacks, and electric loading docks.
- used hand and power tools to replace defective equipment parts.
- maintain strong communication skills, personal organization skills.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clawson Excavating INC.
07.2014 - 02.2017
- operated heavy equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, dozers, mini/large excavtors, and front end loaders.
- loaded and unloaded semi-trucks, and secured all loads with heavy chains, binders and all tie downs for DOT requirements.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
Education
Certificate of AUTO/DIESEL -
Universal Technical Institute
Avondale, AZ03-2008
High School Diploma -
Navajo Pine High School
Navajo, NM05-2006
Skills
- Blueprints reading
- Multi-axis machining
- Equipment set up
- Precision measurement
- Machine setup
- In-process inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Deburring operations
- Final inspection
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tool selection
- G-code programming
- Blueprint interpretation
- Manual machining
- Feed rate optimization
- Fixture design
- Tolerance analysis
- First-article inspection
- Scrap reduction
- High-speed machining
- Surface grinding
- Parts fabrication
- CAD utilization
- Measurement tools
- Tool safety
- CNC mill operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Basic mathematics
- Detail-oriented
- Machinery cleaning
- Machine setups
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Pure Logic Industries
02.2025 - 01.2026
CNC Grinding Machine Operator
Heraeus
01.2024 - 01.2025
CNC Punch Press/Brake Press/Deburr Operator
NMG Aerospace
12.2022 - 01.2024
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Sub-Zero and Wolf
03.2021 - 12.2022
Commercial Furniture Office Installer
Precision Installations
03.2017 - 01.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clawson Excavating INC.
07.2014 - 02.2017
Certificate of AUTO/DIESEL -
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Navajo Pine High School