Zachary James Rogers
Germantown,Tennessee
Summary
Detailed Maintenance Machinist with 6 years of experience using CAM programming and CAD optimization to produce geometrically specific parts and tools. Expert technical documenter with creativity in conveying complex processes optimized for factory floor and machine programming operations. Diligent manufacturing engineer with versatile understanding of materials and best applications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Jordan Aluminum Company
09.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
Sales Engineer
Jordan Aluminum Company
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
- Recommended changes, improvements, or enhancements in products to product development team based on customer feedback.
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
- Oversaw detailed program rollout from initiation to production and sustainment.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Engineering Support Specialist
Jordan Aluminum Company
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.
- Compiled, sorted and modeled engineering data.
- Created as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Assembled prototypes and testing apparatus to evaluate designs and give meaningful feedback.
- Used drafting tools to plan machine operations or component specifications.
Package Handler
A K Medical Supply Co
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Cook
Abbays
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Seasonal Worker
UPS
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked 3 consecutive seasons, Christmas 2015, 2016, & 2017
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing 50 pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Left notifications of attempted deliveries for packages requiring signatures, alerting recipients of scheduled future attempts or store location holding package for pick-up.
Cashier
Abbays
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Technical - Machine Tool Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Memphis, TN10.2023
Mechanical Engineering
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2016
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Germantown, TN05.2015
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- CNC Mill Programming
- Blueprint Interpretation
- CNC Machine Operation
- OSHA Requirements
- Calculating Tolerances
- CAD Utilization
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Welding and Fabrication
- Machinery Setup
- Simulation and Modeling Software
- AutoDesk AutoCAD LT
Certification
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - CNC Mill Programming, Setup, and Operations
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - CNC Mill Operations
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Milling I
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Measurement, Materials, & Safety
- OSHA 10 - General Industry Outreach Training Course
- Delta Forklift License
- SMS Group - Extrusion Hydraulics Training Workshop
- Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) - Design University
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Jordan Aluminum Company
09.2021 - Current
Sales Engineer
Jordan Aluminum Company
02.2019 - 08.2021
Engineering Support Specialist
Jordan Aluminum Company
05.2018 - 01.2019
Seasonal Worker
UPS
11.2015 - 01.2018
Package Handler
A K Medical Supply Co
05.2015 - 04.2018
Cook
Abbays
11.2014 - 04.2018
Cashier
Abbays
01.2013 - 10.2014
Technical - Machine Tool Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Mechanical Engineering
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - CNC Mill Programming, Setup, and Operations
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - CNC Mill Operations
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Milling I
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Measurement, Materials, & Safety
- OSHA 10 - General Industry Outreach Training Course
- Delta Forklift License
- SMS Group - Extrusion Hydraulics Training Workshop
- Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) - Design University
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