Francisco Montejano
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Knowledgeable Machinist with solid background in operating and maintaining precision machinery. Proven ability to create high-quality components, ensuring all specifications and tolerances are met. Demonstrated proficiency in machining and blueprint reading, contributing to efficient production processes and team success. Known for leadership skills and aligning efforts with organizational goals and commitment to excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Material Machinist 5
Los Alamos National Laboratory
04.2022 - Current
- Operated machines to produce precision parts following detailed specifications.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts following detailed specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Trained machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues effectively.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
CNC Machinist
Northstar Aerospace
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Specialized on production of military defense aircraft parts. Worked closely on developing the Apache program from Northstar Canada to NorthStar Chicago.
- Set-up and operated CNC lathes, CNC mills, CNC shapers to cut aerospace materials.
- Demonstrates math skills and part print interpretation skills including tolerances, GD&T, materials and processing on a daily bases.
- Aligned, mounted, and installed tools and fixtures on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces into machines.
- Entered commands into machine specs to retrieve/input feed ratios and cut parameters to help getting our CNC programs and parts certified by Boeing and the government to run production.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, and tool touch offs. Make modifications and adjustments as needed.
- Developed solutions with engineers and programmers to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines to manufacture good parts.
CNC Machinist
Arrow Gear Company
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Specialized on aerospace (military and commercial) parts.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work. Troubleshoot production problems when they occur.
- Confidently set-up and operated CNC lathes (Mori Seiki with Fanuc controls)
- Operated and set up DMG NT 4300/1500 multi axis mill/turn machine.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues.
CNC Machinist
Northstar Aerospace
10.2009 - 09.2015
- Specialized on military defense aircraft parts
- Worked with materials such as magnesium, pyrowear and other types of aerospace metals.
- Studied blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications and/or samples parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece, sequence of operations and set up requirements
- Conferred with engineers, production personnel, programmer and/or others to resolve machining problems.
- Entered commands to retrieve, input and/or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Set-up and operated CNC lathe
- Operated Radial drill press.
CNC Mill Operator
Donson Machine Company
04.1992 - 10.2009
- Specialized on medical parts and parts for the food industry. Worked with materials such as stainless steels, aluminums, titanium and other various metals.
- Set-up and operated CNC Mills Mori Seiki with Fanuc Controls
- Set up and adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Verified proper functioning of machinery and corrected problems with CNC programs to produce quality work in line with specifications.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to support optimal quality.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational goals and deadlines.
- Set up, adjusted, or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Adhered closely to equipment safety practices to reduce accidents.
- Leadman for CNC Mills department nightshift from 2004-2008
Skills
- Team building and collaborator
- Working collaboratively
- Parts fabrication
- Tooling and fixtures
- Reliable, dedicated, and trustworthy
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Flexible
- Modifications and adjustments
- Machining and production standards
- Conscientious
- Dedicated, hardworking
- Training and mentoring machinists
- Complex machining techniques
- Production workflow optimization
- Technical problem-solving
- Engineering collaboration
- Team leadership and mentoring
- CNC machine operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Tolerance measurement
- Safety protocol adherence
Accomplishments
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals received Spot Award for high quality work and deadlines. Also received the Achievement Award for first pit production unit team.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Material Machinist 5
Los Alamos National Laboratory
04.2022 - Current
CNC Machinist
Northstar Aerospace
06.2018 - 04.2022
CNC Machinist
Arrow Gear Company
01.2016 - 06.2018
CNC Machinist
Northstar Aerospace
10.2009 - 09.2015
CNC Mill Operator
Donson Machine Company
04.1992 - 10.2009