William Kody
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Skilled CNC Machinist with background in operating and maintaining CNC machines for precision manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, ensure quality control, and adhere to safety protocols. Possess key strengths in problem-solving, team collaboration, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and productivity within fast-paced environments. Notable impact made by reducing machine downtime through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in previous roles.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Kilgore Machine
Santa Ana, CA
09.2006 - Current
- Read and interpret various technical documents, such as blueprints, sketches, manuals, and specifications to determine the dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Skilled in setting up and running CNC machines to perform various operations such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks on CNC machines, including changing cutting tools and cleaning machinery parts.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
- Ensured proper documentation of authorized and flawed units or finished goods.
- Made necessary modifications to machine feed rate, speed, and depth of cut based on project requirements.
- Use computer software for programming CNC Machines.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines, document results accordingly.
- Modify programs according to customer requests and specifications; review all changes before implementation.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
CNC Machinist
Conmed linvatec CMO
Anaheim, CA
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Set up CNC machine center.
- Specialized in small lot production of stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze materials.
- Ensured utmost precision by carefully examining each operation and cut, eliminating any rejected pieces from quality control.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy, consistently meeting -0.0002 tolerances.
- Performed entire rule in compliance with 5S and clean shop requirements.
CNC Machinist
Saint - Gobain
Garden Grove, CA
03.2004 - 09.2004
- program,setup and operated; Fadal VMC 3020,Mazak FH-480.
- Machine parts for rigid piping using various plastics such as delrin, polycarbonate, acrylic, ultum and UHM.
- Proved self-reliance by successfully completing tasks without continuous direction
CNC Machinist
Adams Rite Aerospace
Fullerton, CA
10.2002 - 03.2003
- Set up and operated Bridgeport, engine lathes, and other general machine shop type machines.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
- Manufactured machine parts for enhancing commercial aircraft security using stainless steels and exotic materials.
CNC Lathe Machinist
Fairchild Fasteners
Fullerton, CA
03.2000 - 06.2002
- Fanuc-controlled programming and robot control programming.
- Machined screws, nuts, and other assorted parts.
CNC Machine Operator
Seagate Technology LLC
Anaheim, CA
03.1998 - 01.2000
- Set up and operated vertical surface grinders.
- Performed grinding operations on aluminum parts, achieving sub-micron tolerance.
CNC Machine Operator
Vtech,precision
Tempe, AZ
04.1995 - 11.1997
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Produced precision machined parts for clients in the aerospace sector.
Education
CNC Programmer Certificate - Manufacturing Technology
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA01-2005
Skills
- Blueprint Analysis
- CNC Programming
- Model creation
- Code processing
- Machine Calibration
- Precision measuring
- Surface Finishing
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Kilgore Machine
09.2006 - Current
CNC Machinist
Conmed linvatec CMO
09.2004 - 06.2005
CNC Machinist
Saint - Gobain
03.2004 - 09.2004
CNC Machinist
Adams Rite Aerospace
10.2002 - 03.2003
CNC Lathe Machinist
Fairchild Fasteners
03.2000 - 06.2002
CNC Machine Operator
Seagate Technology LLC
03.1998 - 01.2000
CNC Machine Operator
Vtech,precision
04.1995 - 11.1997
CNC Programmer Certificate - Manufacturing Technology
Santa Ana College
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