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TIMOTHY P. VU

Garden grove,CA

Summary

Seeking a position as a CNC Lathes/Mills Machinist setup position where I can utilize all my skills and experience and contribute to the success to your company

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in CNC machining. Skilled in operating and maintaining CNC machines, contributing to smooth production processes. Demonstrated expertise in reading blueprints and ensuring precision in manufactured parts.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

AUGER INDUSTRIES
05.2019 - 02.2025
  • Setup and operate Funuc Control vertical milling machines and Lathe
  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision components per specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
  • Study blueprints, layout charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instruction, and determine material requirements and operational sequences
  • Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances
  • Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics
  • Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances specified timing, clearances, and tolerances
  • Lift metal stock or work pieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools
  • Positions, secure, and align cutting tool in tool holders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments
  • Replace worn tools and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies using bench grinders

CNC machinist

ASTRO TECH
02.2014 - 07.2017
  • Produce connectors parts for aerospace
  • Operate multiple Hass Mill machines
  • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
  • Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
  • Cutting steels, aluminum and granite parts according to engineering blueprints
  • Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts
  • Inspect finish parts using precision instruments such as gauges, micrometers, microscopic and dial indicators

CNC Machine Operator / Maintenance / Repair Technician

Dix Metals Inc
05.2010 - 02.2014
  • Performed and operated various machinery such as: twin axels milling, grinding blanchard, lath, and saw machine
  • Measured dimensions of parts using instruments like vernier clippers and micrometer gauge
  • Produced pre-machining blanks to customer specifications and tolerances
  • Laid out, measured, and marked metal stock in order to display placement of cuts
  • Machined parts to specification using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
  • Maintained industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and marching procedures
  • Measured, examined, and tested completed units in order to detect defects and insure conformance to specifications, using precision instrument such as micrometers
  • Monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process

Education

Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Skills

  • Over 10 years experience in CNC setup and program using Funuc controls
  • Exceptionally skilled in axis CNC machining, tooling and fixtures
  • In depth knowledge of drawing interpretation
  • Hands on experience in calculating and setting up machine controls according to production type
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints effectively
  • Proven ability to develop and implement ideas that are resourceful, gainful and quality oriented
  • Skilled and experienced in operating; CNC Machines, Hass Machine,CNC Funuc Vertical Milling Machines, Fadal CNC Machine, Conventional Lathe & Mill Machine, Drill Press, OD Grinder, Saw Milling, Shearing Machine, and reading blueprints
  • CAM software Including Mastercam
  • MS Office Applications
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Knowledge of tool holders and cutting tools
  • Proven ability to follow instructions
  • Strong finger dexterity
  • Basic math skills
  • Excellent communicating skills
  • Blueprints reading
  • Multi-axis machining
  • Precision measurement

Timeline

CNC Machinist

AUGER INDUSTRIES
05.2019 - 02.2025

CNC machinist

ASTRO TECH
02.2014 - 07.2017

CNC Machine Operator / Maintenance / Repair Technician

Dix Metals Inc
05.2010 - 02.2014

Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering

TIMOTHY P. VU