CNC Machine Operator

Summary

Results-focused technical professional with 15+ years experience operating CNC machines within both production and job shop environments. Proficient in handling complex tasks that require mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow and develop operating instructions and procedures. Highly reliable in diagnostics, programming and troubleshooting complex systems with recognized ability to quickly learn new processes, technologies and machinery. Fully understand A, B, X, Y and Z axis on all machines. Verifiable knowledge of G-Code programming and horizontal machine practices with demonstrated ability to understand rotation of fixtures as applied to horizontal machine set up; skilled in rotary and indexing capabilities.

Core Competencies

Experienced in programming on numerous types of CNC machines with varying controllers: Takumi 3-axis, Komo

4-axis, Mori Seiki 4-axis and Robo 3-axis (Fanuc controllers), Cincinnati Lancer 5-axis, Cincinnati H5 5-axis, Makino

Mag 3 5-axis (Fanuc/Makino hybrid controllers), and Handtmann T2 and SC 5-axis (Siemens controllers)

Experience working with steel, aluminum, plastics, and exotic aerospace metals

Able to read and accurately interpret blueprints/engineering drawings and work order instructions

Fully able to understand 3, 4 and 5-axis machining as well as the picking up of a center line of a horizontal table

Skilled in the use of standard industry tools including calipers, scales, height and surface gauges, internal and external micrometers, and dividers

Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail; pay strict attention, at all times, to policies and procedures related to safety

Key Accomplishments

Recognized as having the knowledge and skills to proficiently work with the most difficult parts accurately so was often tasked, by management, with handling those projects

Initiated a system that involved adding vacuum to certain cutting fixtures resulting in a savings of time as well as significantly reducing excess scrap parts

Conceived a way to improve "next station loading" making parts easier, quicker and safer to load

Received certification as an FPV (first part verification) inspector

Professional Career Progression

Amt Senior Aerospace, Arlington, Wa (November 2006 to June 2016)

Heath Tecna, Bellingham, Wa (February 1999 to November 2006)

CNC Operator

Responsible for the operation of various CNC's for companies manufacturing aeronautical structural parts

Set up and operated automated CNC Vertical 3-axis & Horizontal 4 and 5-axis machines

Expertly optimized processes to achieve maximum efficiency

Checked parts to ensure they met all blueprint specifications

Performed drilling, reaming, cutting, turning, boring, tapping, and finishing operations with tolerances ranging from 0.030 to 0.0003 inches

Using calipers, scales, height and surface gauges, internal and external micrometers and dividers, determined that every part was consistently machined to the proper configuration

Ran tooling as needed as well as run-one parts

Performed daily machine checks and reported potential problems to supervisor for further action

Handled deburr process as necessary

Oversaw the training of new hires and apprentices