Allen West

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Savannah, GA *****

912-***-****

acq6i1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions 2014-Present

Cnc Programmer / Machinist

Midway, GA

Program Machines for producing Jet engine parts from forgings to complete machining to be completed

By customers such as GE, Rolls Royce etc.

Program machines and layout process for maintaining dies as well as making new dies for forging.

Work with machinists / operators training on ways to work smarter and utilizing the machines to ensure quality and performance of our machining process.

Work with engineers on project specifics, make suggestions for streamlining processes

To achieve on time delivery

Evaluate existing machining processes to ensure efficiency and quality.

Quote new products and lay out manufacturing process as well as spec. new equipment for manufacturing projects.

Mitsubishi Power Systems 2013-2014

Cnc Machinist / Manufacturing Engineer

Savannah, GA

Machine, Parts for gas and steam turbine Rotors

Ability to Set up Program and run 110 ton & 220 ton lathes & Horizontal machining centers

Work with engineers on project specifics, make suggestions for streamlining processes

To achieve on time delivery

Evaluate any production, service and/or warranty part returns including reconciling the corresponding charge backs

Modify Post Processers for all machines to prevent editing down time.

Work with employees on machine setup, operation, part inspection, machine maintenance etc.

Promoted to engineering programming machines as needed, utilizing Mastercam X7, Vericut, Solidworks and

Autocad to Complete and store projects on Database

Westech Precision Inc. 1997 - 2012

Owner Precision CNC Machine Shop

Lawrenceville, GA

Work with customers to develop and/or carry out existing product designs, using Mastercam x6, Solidworks

AutoCAD, Mazacam & Predator DNC Software.

Process jobs using E2 shop control software which would allow process creation for jobs from outside material purchase, tooling, etc. Shop process design to finish product routing.

Assign Inspection Frequency Of all jobs with Inspection sheets that would stay with each project.

Evaluate any production, service and/or warranty part returns including reconciling the corresponding charge backs

Modify Post Processers for all machines to prevent editing down time as we ran thermoform tooling jobs that could run Lights out from 10hrs to 2 weeks on one machine.

Coordinate outside services such as heat treating, grinding, EDM, anodize etc.

Train employees on machine setup, operation, part inspection, machine maintenance.

Plastic Technologies Inc. 1995 - 1997

CNC Programmer / Designer

Monroe, GA

Programmed machines for injection mold tooling using Mastercam, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.

Responsible for all 3D Machining from concept to finish product including machining parts after heat treating.

Trained employees on Mastercam and assisted with EZ-Cam.

Assist in procurement of new machines and equipment to expand capabilities of the CNC department.

Responsible for ordering tools and/or materials for projects in CNC department.

Coordinate procedures for jobs as to ensure meeting deadlines.

Rock-Tenn Company 1993 - 1995

Tooling Engineer

Conyers, GA

Design tools for thermoform tooling, program CNC machines for all in-house work. Create mold layouts BOMs

Complete product drawings for assembly and processes needed to complete projects.

Worked with outside vendors to produce Dies, water plates, punches for projects.

Machined prototypes for package concepts. Once approved by customers I would do the full mold design with all items to complete job.

Attended class for 3d machining using Mastercam software, trained on AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop to produce

Part/ Product drawings

Attended SPC training to identify production issues to reduce down time on all projects assigned.

Worked with setup department to reduce machine setup time and scrap rate

Maneurop Inc. 1991 - 1993

Machine Shop Supervisor

Lawrenceville, GA

Trained in PLC programming at Allen Bradley for production lines and work cells.

Trained employees on running equipment to produce Trane Compressors from castings

Processed batch production using R&B dial index machines, Unimate Robots, Sunnen hone machines, and

Blanchard Grinders

Reduced tooling cost by $500,000.00 annually by updated tooling.

Process the Freightliner (heavy-duty truck) warranty claims and corresponding debits

Prototyped new designs as needed, Made new tool concepts as needed for ease in production.

Presented weekly production schedules and assisted in all machine shop maintenance.

AMI 1987 - 1991

CNC Programmer/ Lead Man

Chamblee, GA

Trained in Mastercam Programming at Ricoih Technologies.

Responsible for programming of 13 CNC machines.

Trained employees on running equipment to produce quality products for bag making machines

Scheduled jobs for proper routing of parts to reduce downtime in other departments such as manual machining department and assembly.

Responsible for tooling purchase and replacement for entire shop.

Self-taught on post processor modifications to eliminate editing time and improve program efficiency for CNC lathe and milling machines

Presented weekly production schedules and assisted in all machine shop maintenance.

Computer Skills:

MasterCam v1.5 – X7, Bridgeport EZ-Mill, Solidworks 1996 - 2012, AutoCAD, Mazacam, E2 shop process software, QuickBooks, MS office suite

Equipment Experience:

Mazak Mills and Lathes, Bridgeport Boss5 thru Boss8 CNC milling machines, Ikegai Lathes with Fanuc Controls, Hurco, and Acroloc Cnc milling machines

ATS and LNS bar feeders

Unimate Robots, Cincinnati Milacron vertical and horizontal CNC mills

Various Manual machines mills, lathes, grinders

Education:

Gwinnett Tech, 1 Year Certificate 1988

CNC Operations/ Programming

Lawrenceville, GA

DeKalb Tech, 1 Year Certificate 1987

Machine Tool Technology

Clarkston, GA

Duluth High School 1983

Duluth, GA

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