Support Specialist Assistant Director

Joseph Armour

Email: ******.********@*******.***

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Roscommon, MI 48653

Cell: 270-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lear Corp.

*/**** – Present

Journeyman Toolmaker - Machinist / CADD – CAM Specialist

● Worked with vendors to standardized tooling - utilizing vending machines and inventory software

● Developed a machining process for Details including in-house heat treating

● Program all parts on CNC Mills, Lathes and Wire EDMS using MasterCam 2023

● Work with vendors for any non-standard tooling

● Make and approve changes to drawings based on application

● Operate CNC Mill, Lathe and Wire EDM machine, troubleshoot CNC controls, and maintenance all machines

● Use CNC and manual surface grinders for precision work with hardened material

● Working toward a seat on the union to help fellow coworkers Tekno Inc. - Innovative Conveyance Solutions

3/2019 – 11/2021

Assistant Director of Operations / Automation - Machine Support Specialist

● Oversaw the inauguration of a new facility / company (ICS)

● Utilized 6S & Lean Manufacturing on new floor space for machine layout and work areas to maximize productivity and minimize waste and logistics.

● Launched VMI for standardized tooling utilizing vending machines or cabinets with drawers and labels

● Select & mainstream material, create job travelers & job operations using M1

● Programmed all parts on CNC Mills, Lathes, Wire EDMS, Plasma Cutter and Water Jet using MasterCam

● Designed and worked with vendors for all specialized tooling for production jobs after cost / time analysis reports were presented to Director

● Make and approve changes to drawings based on application

● Supervised machinist, welders, machine operators and material handlers to oversee jobs were on track for on-time for delivery each day

● Troubleshot CNC Controls, Conveyors, answered questions and solved any problems needed to complete jobs Froedge Machine and Supply

2018 - 2019

MasterCam Programmer

● Programmed 3-4 CNC Mills and a Bridgeport Wire EDM using MasterCam daily

● Designed and made Jigs and Fixtures for work holding applications

● Use dowel pins, locating pins and flats to orientate parts on jigs and fixtures

● Make set-up sheets giving operator the tool list, tool height, datum point (x zero, y zero), z height, and how to hold the part in vise or fixture

● Cut aluminum soft jaws for various round parts or for parts not rigid enough in a standard vise jaw

● Reverse engineered parts to make prints / models Holley Performance Products

2017 - 2018

Machinist / Programmer

● Programmed and operated 5 Swiss lathes with live tooling

● All lathes had a bar feeder and was part of z-axis

● Wrote most programs by hand using G code/M code, cutter comp and some macros programs

● Read and understood up to 6 different blueprints daily.

● Program, Edit programs, change to newest features and different designs, and manipulated offsets on a daily basis.

Henkle Products

2016 - 2017

General Maintenance Multicraft/Machinist

● Fixed & repaired molds on the lines

● Performed on the fly manual machining to make or alter parts to keep lines running

● Wrote programs by hand using G code/M code, cutter comp, interpolation moves and some macros programs

● Performed TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel & beryllium

● Made most of our own blueprints by reverse engineering for future parts

● Program, design, and make jigs and fixtures if necessary and machine custom parts on a daily basis CGS Machine and Tool

2011 - 2016

CNC Machinist

● Ran a prototrack with a conversational operating system & an old Cincinnati horizontal mill

● Designed, programmed, proved & ran Okuma 300's & Okuma 400's (both double spindle lathes with live tooling and a pivotal milling head), VMC's, lathes & wire EDM

● Extensive troubleshooting with FANUC controls

● Performed maintenance on all CNC machines

● Can lay 2D & 3D tool paths in MasterCam

● Learned Solid Programing for OKUMAS 5 axis machines

● Member of the safety committee

● Operated up to 3 - 4 CNC machines during most shifts

● Read new blueprints daily and have a great overall knowledge and understanding in metric and standard

● Wrote some programs by hand (G code/M code) but used MasterCam daily Bluegrass Supply Chain Services

2009 - 2011

Warehouse Supervisor

● Supervised 5 PIT drivers that operated forklifts, cherry pickers & pallet jacks

● Wrote & adjusted schedules

● Maintained a minimum of over 4,000 different parts on the production floor

● Utilized software’s such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E2, MP2, & Kronos

● Attended & held weekly production meetings

EDUCATION

MasterCam Training - Indianapolis, IN

2D Milling – Dynamic Toolpaths – 3D Milling – Multi Axis Programming - Lathe UAW Journeyman Toolmaker Card - Roscommon, MI

Journeyman Toolmaker Card

Business Classes – Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Some College Credits

Safety Committee Training – Bowling Green, KY

Safety Training and Teaching Certificate

Heartlands Institute of Technology - Ionia, MI

Metalworking Certificate

Belding High School - Belding, MI

Diploma

Personal References

David Thomas – Friend Bowling Green, KY 10 Years 270-***-**** Mike Carrey – Boss, CGS Machine and Tool Bowling Green, KY 5 Years 270-***-**** Don Jennings – Coworker, Henkle Products Bowling Green, KY 2 Years 419-***-****

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