Grand Rapids Manager
Resume:
Jay L. Bowers
*** ******* **. ** ***. #* ● Rockford, Michigan 49341
616-***-**** ● **********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
*/**** – 12/2010 Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
**** - ********es Degree in Computer Aided Engineering and Mechanical Design
2000 – Journeyman Machinist-Industrial Technology Certificate (8000hr/4 yr Machinist
Apprenticeship)
COURSES TAKEN:
CAD classes include: Other Classes:
• Detail Drafting-GD&T
• • Hydraulics
Intro and Intermediate SolidWorks
• • Team Design Project
Intro to Pro-Engineering
• • Advanced Engineering Graphics
Intro to Designing surfaces/Pro-
Engineering • Tool & Die Design
• Industrial Graphics using Auto-CAD
WORK EXPERIENCE:
8/2007-3/2008 Maco Steel, Inc. – Fell to economy Belmont, Michigan
CNC Operator/Machinist
• Operated an Ingersoll four axis CNC mill, table 11’-6” X 15’-6”, editing Fidal software using
G&M codes.
• Other tool room equipment used includes knee mill, drill press, presses.
9/2006-8/2007 Precision Design & Manufacturing, Inc. Hudsonville, Michigan
CNC Operator/Machinist
• Responsible for setup, programming and operating VMC2 Hurco and two Hurco Hawk 5S.
(Conversational controller), Haas CNC mill (editing G&M codes).
• Responsible for mold and fixture building, along with prototyping, tool and machine maintenance.
• Responsible for ordering CNC mill tooling, material stock, and supplies.
11/2000-9/2006 Knape & Vogt Manufacturing, Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan
CNC Operator/Machinist
• Responsible for setup, programming and operating a Mazak CNC mill along with operating
Sodick & LeBlonde CNC wire EDM machines.
• Other equipment used includes surface grinders, manual mills, radial drill press, and a tub grinder
along with preparing stock for buildups and die repair.
2/1996-11/2000 Metric Die & Mold, Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan
CNC Operator/Machinist
• Responsible for setup, programming and operating three Hurcos, a Haas, and a Fadal CNC mill.
• Other shop equipment used includes knee mill, radial drill press, surface grinders, try out
press/spotting tooling in, along with benching, performing build up, mold and die repair.
• Responsible for ordering CNC mill tooling, material stock, and supplies
LEADERSHIP/ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Grand Rapids Community College Deans List
• Certified SolidWorks Associate
• City of Cedar Springs, Michigan, Planning Commission and Chairman and Recipient of You
Make a Difference award
REFERENCES:
Joe Borowka Jr. Mold/Die Maker, CAD Designer, CNC Programmer Action Mold & Machining
Jay L. Bowers
250 Marcell Dr. NE Apt. #1 ● Rockford, Michigan 49341
616-***-**** ● **********@*****.***
Christine Burns City Manager of Cedar Springs City of Cedar Springs 616-***-****
ext. 104
Tom Boersma CMfgE Mechanical Design Dept. Head Grand Rapids Community College
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