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Tim Furston

Brownsburg,IN

Summary

Experienced professional in drafting and design, prepared to make significant contributions to engineering projects. Highly skilled in creating precise technical drawings and proficient in utilizing CAD software to ensure adherence to industry standards. Strong background in Machining and Quality, bringing valuable insights and understanding to the industry. Recognized for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Drafting Engineer

Arcamed
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Streamlined communication between engineers drafters and graphics improving overall project collaboration and efficiency.
  • Used Creo software to the completion of engineering projects
  • Checked drawing plots versus project input for correctness and conformance to standards.
  • Digitized, edited and revised engineering drawings of components, parts and assemblies.
  • Ballooned prints and created all quality documents
  • Produced technical drawings for various engineering projects, ensuring accurate representation of design specifications.

Quality Technician

Arcamed
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Ensured the conformance of complex surgical instruments/ implants,
  • Helped implement proper process tolerancing for components needing outside services including heat treat, chrome and other coatings that affect finish product.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Helped calibrate most measuring equipment including: calipers, micrometers, indicators and height gages.
  • Ballooned and created all quality documentation for machined components.

MACHINIST 3

Paragon Medical
01.2014 - 09.2020
  • Provide support managing setup, tooling, tool life and process development for new projects
  • Update in-process paperwork, quality checks and CMM paperwork for production
  • Train incoming machinist for set-up and operation
  • Set-up and operate Makino, Doosan, Mori Seki and Willemin Machines
  • Set-up and Operate, Edit/Program Fanuc and Charmilles wire EDM

MACHINIST

RMI/Micro Machine
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Setup, Operate and Edit Haas Mills
  • Prepare tooling and fixturing for production
  • Train new employees on mill setup and operation

MACHINIST

Advantis Medical, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Set-up and operate 3 Haas Vertical Mills, a Citizen Swiss and a Haas Lathe
  • Created new programs for Haas Lathe
  • Prepared/Created fixturing for case and tray inserts

MACHINIST

Frank Weiss Racing Components
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Set-up and operate two Haas Mills for final operation of various oil pump housings and pressure relief housings
  • Proved out new programs and made necessary editing for new parts and fixturing

Education

Business Administration -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
01.2002

Skills

  • CAD Drafting
  • Engineering change orders
  • Program Editing
  • Fixturing
  • Quality Control
  • Calibration Procedures

Timeline

Drafting Engineer

Arcamed
06.2023 - 10.2024

Quality Technician

Arcamed
09.2020 - 06.2023

MACHINIST 3

Paragon Medical
01.2014 - 09.2020

MACHINIST

RMI/Micro Machine
01.2012 - 01.2014

MACHINIST

Advantis Medical, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2012

MACHINIST

Frank Weiss Racing Components
01.2007 - 01.2010

Business Administration -

Illinois Central College
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