Max McEachern
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Professional
Profile
Highly skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist with over 8 years experience in close tolerance machining and complex rapid prototyping. I Specialize in programming 4 & 5 axis vertical mills as well as 4 axis horizontal machines with dual pallet systems of various makes and controls. I am highly self-motivated, team orientated, and very adaptable to the needs of the shop. I am also fluent in processing customer RFQ’S, perform process development, implementing continuous process improvement, and non-conformance reports.
Designed all Machinist Setup Sheets with clear set-up directions, tooling specifications, Fixture orientations, SOP's, stock description and precise loading instructions.
Oversee all initial part runs as well as supporting shop floor for any changes or cycle time improvements
Design complex workholding fixtures that ensure the easiest loading procedures possible and minimize operator error at machine
Assist and direct all machinists as needed when requested by Production manager
Interact with customers when needed for solid model issues or print errors/deviations
Take over difficult setups and run 1st parts for inspection when requested by Production Manager
Run prototype jobs with little to none scrap allotment
Worked closely with other departments to make real-time process improvements and communicate issues across departments
Professional Accomplishments
MasterCam 2D/3D with solids
Gibbscam certifications with 3D Solids – Midwest Cam Solutions
N.I.M.S Certified in level 1 & 2 CNC Programming and set-up
Fastems Flexible Machining System Training and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CNC Malfunctions / Maintenance / Parameter Changes
Osha and MSDS training
Twin Spindle Lathe programming with live tooling - Midwest Cam Solutions
Okuma Turn-Cut Training – Morris Group
Microsoft Excel courses
C.M.M. experience with PCDIMS and Numerex
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Course – Hennepin Technical College
Experience with Fanuc, Okuma and Hermle controls.
Forklift Certification
Work History
2017-Present
CNC Programmer – MetalCraft – Elk River, MN
Solid works 2016 –Camworks 17'
2015-2016
Lead CNC Programmer/Prototype Toolmaker – Esmeril Industries – Plymouth, MN
Mastercam – BobCad – Solid works
2013– 2015
Engineering Liaison /CNC programmer - Alliance Machine - Elk River, MN
Gibbscam 2015 – Solidworks 2015 - Epicor ERP
Full time programmer and Lead technical support to shop floor
Assisted as Process engineer and Liaison to customers for engineering support
2010 – 2013
2nd Shift Lead Machinist/ Mill programmer - Lake Air Metals – Minneapolis, MN
Mastercam - AutoCad – M1 ERP
Program and troubleshoot all new jobs as well as oversee production schedule
2008-2010
Class B machinist - Lake Air Metals - Minneapolis, MN
Perform setups for any and all operations to pass off to operators
References
Available upon request.