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Shojiro Beecher

San Jose,CA

Summary

Aspiring Mechanical Engineer with Machining experience specializing in CNC Lathes. Currently a full time CNC Mill Programmer. Proficient in reading and interpreting G/M Codes. Looking to expand my knowledge of all things Machining.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Programmer

Acu Spec, Inc
06.2021 - Current

Currently a CNC Mill Programmer approaching 4 years of Machining Experience


Positional Experience

CNC Programmer

  • Proficient CAM Programmer with
  • Strategizing Cutting Methods and Tools
  • Understanding CAM Options to Optimize Machining Time
  • Adjusting and Reprogramming Code to Fit Prints
  • Deburring and Chasing Threads With Machine for Quick Post-Processing
  • Adjusting or Creating Drawings and Models
  • Understanding and reading G Codes
  • Manually Programming Parts


Lathe

  • Proficient CNC Lathe Machinist for 3 years
  • Served as acting head of department for 4 months when they were on paternity leave.
  • Understanding of Different Canned Cycles
  • Live Tooling
  • Setting up, loading, and adjusting the Bar Feeder
  • Setting up Chucks and Jaws


Mill

  • Novice CNC Mill Machinist approaching a year of experience.
  • Full time Programmer
  • Understanding Workholding Rigidity
  • Proficient operator
  • Learning Setups


General Machinist Skills

  • Proficiency in Understanding and Conforming to GD&T Blueprints
  • Optimizing Programming for Efficiency
  • Maintaining Tolerances and Finishes
  • Selecting proper Tools for Jobs
  • Understanding of Different tool Inserts and Coats
  • Picking up Offsets and Workshifts
  • Adjusting Tool Compensations
  • Operating and Running Multiple Machines
  • Checking and adding Oil or Coolant to Maintain Machines
  • Deburring Parts as they come out


Experiences with Materials such as

  • Different Aluminum Alloys
  • 300,400,600 series Steel
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Plastics


Ability to Use and Read Precision Measurement Devices Including

  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Precision Pins
  • Microscope
  • ShadowGraph Profile Projector
  • Surface Roughness and Finish Tester


Prioritizing Building Knowledge in Categories Including

  • CAM Programming
  • CAD Modelling
  • CNC Milling
  • Manual Machines
  • CMM
  • 3D Printing


Team Working Skill Including

  • Understanding the Quality Goals of the Company
  • Organizing Work Scheduling for Shipments
  • Joining Daily Meetings to Adjust Priorities
  • Communicating with Other Departments to Organize Workflow
  • Understanding Employee Aptitudes to Maximize Abilities
  • Delivering First Articles and Communicating with QC
  • Asking Questions and Encouraging others to Learn
  • Getting Hot Jobs Out when necessary

Job Site Assistant

SJ Pools and Landscaping
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Junior Assistant of the Owner of SJ Pools.
  • Carried a wide variety of roles including;
  • Pool and Landscaping Demolition
  • Pool Construction
  • Checking and Adding Chemicals to Pools
  • Operating Pool Pumps for Safe Maintenance
  • Cleaning and Replacing Filters
  • Adding Chlorine Tablets to Floats
  • Inventorying Parts in Warehouse
  • Cleaning and Powerwashing Warehouse
  • Cleaning his Truck too many times in a week

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
08-2025

High School Proficiency -

Santa Teresa HighSchool
San Jose, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • CAD and CAM
  • CNC Lathe Live tools
  • CNC Mill
  • Manual Programming
  • Precision measuring instruments
  • GD&T
  • Quality control
  • Computer Proficiency

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CNC Programmer

Acu Spec, Inc
06.2021 - Current

Job Site Assistant

SJ Pools and Landscaping
05.2017 - 09.2019

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

West Valley College

High School Proficiency -

Santa Teresa HighSchool
Shojiro Beecher