Frank Vega
Santa Ana, CA, *2704
951-***-**** Home
951-***-**** Cell
e-mail: f ********@*****.***
Professional Experience:
M&R Enginering
Orange, CA
CNC Swiss set-up/Programmer
*Set up CNC swiss Hanwhas XD20, Tsugami SS26, B3050 with Fanuc Control
*create programs for new parts, edit existing programs for similar parts
*assist operators troubleshooting parts not conforming to print
*create set-up/tooling sheet for operators to understand operations Tabco Precision
Swiss set-up
05/2011 to 10/2015
Fallbrook, Ca
CNC Swiss set-up/Programmer/Lead
*Generate swiss programs for Star SA 12, SR-16, SR-32
*Modify CNC mill Programs for Mori Seiki SV-500
*Set-up and edit programs on Miyano BNC-24
*Assist operators in offsetting/ replacing tooling
*Modify existing programs to reduce cycle times
*Perform First Articles(using comparator/toolmakers microscope)
*Help operators with blueprint reading and verifying dimensions Bal Seal Engineering
01/2008 to 04/2011
Foothill Ranch, CA
CNC Swiss Machinist
*Set- up, troubleshoot, edit programs/modify/order tooling to provide first article
*generate programs, Set-up on Tsugami BS-20, BS-26, screw machines
*continuously monitor production on a daily basis running Tsugami BS-12 and Star SR-10
*Help support the prototype department by running new/upcoming jobs on BE-12 V
*Assist other set up men when set-up times approach a longer than usual time frame Hoosier Plastics
Corona, CA
04/2007 to 01/2008
Swiss Screw Machinist/ Lead Set-up
*Set-up on Tsugami BS-20, BS-26, BH-38 (with Turret) screw machines
*Perform day to day continuous production flow on Tsugami SS20 mm swiss machines
*Assist operators in troubleshooting when problems arise (Tooling changes, offsetting)
*Edit programs (3-path Fanuc control), change sequence of operations for efficiency
*Reduce cycle times and implement tool life management
*Provide daily reports on machine/ job status
Zimmer Dental
Carlsbad, CA
04/2005 to 03/2007
CNC Swiss Set-up Machinist/ Lead Position
*Set-up/ troubleshoot Star KJR-16 twin turret machines (Star SB-16, SA-12, SV-20, KJR-16)
*Create programs for Star SG-42, and SR20Riii with Fanuc controls
*Edit programs on Yasnac/ Fanuc controls reducing cycle times and improving part qualities
*Train operators using clear, efficient procedures to inspect parts on optical ram using QC 5000 software
*Troubleshoot, fix, and resume production in timely fashion when machines show alarm codes
*Efficiently use pre-setter to ensure tool centering and "Z0" for all tools (boring bars, threading inserts, trepans)
*Verify part quantities, material documentation, part revisions when performing new upcoming jobs
*Replace and/or substitute tooling types, tooling positions, and tool holders when situation arises
Micro Precision Swiss
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
04/2000 to 04/2005
CNC Swiss Lathe Set-up Machinist
* Set-up, and manufacture according to print specifications on Swiss style CNC lathes with Fanuc controls (Star SR20,SR-13,KJR,SB, SW, ECAS 3-path control)
*Set up on Citizen C16, K16, A20, A32, L20
*Accurately record all ISO documents after measuring and verifying part dimensions to blueprint
*Replace worn-out/ broken tooling and make necessary adjustments/ offsets to continue production
*Expanded knowledge of tool geometries (shapes, spirals, angles, nose radius) by grinding own tools
*Able to read, edit and understand macro and canned cycle type programming
*Became familiar with troubleshooting in a logical, productive manner
*Occasionally use Statistical Process Control
Education: * C.V.H.S-High School diploma with honors
*Saddleback College- General Education; Mechanical Engineering major/Mathematics Minor
*NTMA certificates for CNC programming, GD & T Measuring, and Basic Mastercam Additional Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, exposed to numerous Swiss machines Manual machining experience (engine lathe and mills) References: Available upon request