Brian G. Loboda
Voorhees, New Jersey
Summary of Qualifications
** ***** ** ********** ** a Machinist.
Having excellent manual dexterity and a lot of patients.
Excellent ability to work cleanly and safely, leaving my work area in a neat and professional manner.
Desire of learning and maintaining a standard of excellence to my work.
Capable of reading blueprints and have an immense ability to work safely operating machinery.
Ability to work to close tolerances with considerable attention to detail.
Able to read/use measuring tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, and indicators accurately.
Considerable understanding of almost all aspects of a machine shop.
Set up and operated 3 axes CNC milling machines and editing programs.
Ability to program, setup and operate 2 axes Trak TRL 1840SX with Proto Trak SLX control panel.
Work Experience
Machinist
Modern Precision Technology-West Berlin, N.J.
June 8, 2020 – July 21, 2022
Working alongside Mold makers, building and repairing injection molds in the medical field. Easily operating, Bridgeport milling machines and a Victor 1640 lathe, achieving machining tolerances to within .005. This position also included ensuring surface grinding utilizing various setups spinners and sine plates to tolerances within .0002. Operating a manual Mitsui and an Okomato 20-24DX/Grind X wet grinder. Set up and operate a Castek SD 22S EDM Drill machine. Inspecting my own work using optical comparators various electronic inspection equipment and precision measuring tools, assembling/ disassembling injection molds and fitting/inspecting parts using an optical comparator and Fowler electronic height gauge.
CNC Machinist
Consarc Corporation-Rancocas, N.J.
June 4, 2018 – September 27, 2019
Working the majority of the time setting up, programming and assuring they work properly, and operating a 2 axes Harrison Alpha 5500 CNC lathe with GE Fanuc controls. Working to achieve tolerances as close as 002. I also set up and operated a 3 axes VMC 4020 milling machine with Fadal CNC 88HS controls. This required uploading existing Parts Maker Software programs. Machining metals such as copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, HRS, and CRS.Occasionally, I would operate a Bridgeport-type milling machine, saws, and other basic machinery to complete parts.
Machinist
Evers International-Pennsauken, NJ
March 20, 2017-May 31,2018
Working as part of a team effort in making high-quality segmented rotary die inserts to produce Liquid Packaging Folding Cartons. Operating manual Bridgeport milling machines, machining as close as +.001/-.001 tolerances utilizing compound angle vises and fixtures. Operating Okamto/KoLee and Royal surface grinders, grinding to tolerances as close as .002, inspecting my work using optical comparators.
Electrician
Various Companies-United States
February 2003-June 2016
Machinist
Sancoa International-Mount Laurel, NJ
August 2000-July 2001
Operating manual Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, along with other various machinery. Reviewed blueprints for possible defects in design, before starting to machine parts. Making or installing parts for custom labeling machines for companies such as Duracell, Bayer-AG, Clairol Corporation, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Schering Corporation, and more.
CNC Machinist
InTest Corporation-Cherry Hill, NJ
September 1999-July 2000
Operating a 3 axes Bridgeport Series II CNC and Bridgeport VMC 1000 CNC milling machines. Materials; Aluminum, Delrin, and other types of plastics also Stainless Steel. Set up and operate CNC milling machines. Making program adjustments, working as close to .001 tolerances.
Machinist-Blow Molds
Jersey Mold & Tool Inc.-Estell Manor, NJ
March 1998-September 1999
Operating manual lathes with tracer attachments, bring a wide variety of forms for blow molds. Mostly internal boring but sometimes external turning was required. Materials: aluminum, NAK, and other types of tool steels. Set up and operate manual lathe with tracer attachment. Maintain optimal machining finishes. Working with close tolerances.
Toolmaker
Marlton Pike Precision Shop-Cherry Hill, NJ
May 1996-March 1998
Operating milling machines, lathes, surface grinders both wet & dry, and Moore jig bores. Machining parts for various companies some of which were proto-type work for Lockheed Martin, which was for tooling, fixtures, and parts for the Aegis Radar Defense System in addition, to working on making parts to build a Monochromator for Argonne National Laboratory Research Center which was used to reveal the molecular structure of samples for medical research. Working with tolerances as close as .001 and Finish Assembling tooling when required. Received a letter of recommendation.
Machinist
Garvey Precision Machine, Inc.-Willingboro, N J
January 1996-April 1996
Operating large engine lathe, setup and operated a Monarch VMC with Fanuc controls, Bridgeport milling machine, and surface grinder. Machining submarine and aircraft parts for General Dynamics. With materials such as Inconel, Titanium, Beryllium Copper, Stainless Steel. Working as long as a 24-hour period to successfully complete making urgent parts.
CNC Machinist
Lightning Precision-West Berlin, NJ
December 1994-January 1996
Operating manual lathes and Set up and operate CNC Bridgeport Series II milling machine. Machining parts for companies such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Intel Corporation. Working tolerances as close as .001. Assembling parts for shipment.
CNC Machinist
Precision Automation Company Inc.-Cherry Hill, NJ
July 1994-December 1994
Operating 3 axes or with a 4th axes attachment Kitamura CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls. Setup and run correcting and improving programs. Machining parts to build automated machinery, and other various parts.
Machinist
Bodine Tool & Machine Company-Moorestown, NJ
May 1994-July 1994
Operating manual lathes and other various machine shop equipment. Making parts for Boeing and Dupont working with a wide range of materials.
Machinist/Lathe Operator
Langston Corporation-Cherry Hill, NJ
August 1988-October 1993
Turning large parts for Langston machinery. Lathe setups including follow rests/steady rest turning diameters from .500 to approx. 16 inches, chasing threads (acme and standard v threads), knurling (straight and diamond) Attended night school for CNC programming at Camden County Vocational & Technical School receiving a Credit Certificate and in-house training on a large 2 axes Dianichi CNC lathe. Above average time standard work and was involved in the cost-cutting Suggestion System.
Received a letter of recommendation.
Machinist
Prestige Tool-Runnemede, NJ
September 1985-August 1988
Working on blow mold cavities and cores for Wheaton Industries. Trained on 2 axes CNC lathes, operated Bridgeport milling machines working to 0005 tolerances, operating surface grinders +/- .0002 tolerances. Inspecting my own work using optical comparators various electronic inspection equipment and precision measuring tools.
Machinist/Mold Maker-Apprenticeship Completed
Mercury Tool & Manufacturing Co.-Deptford, NJ
January 1985-September 1985
Worked under various Mold makers building injection molds for Black & Decker, Coca Cola, including making electrodes for EDM machines. Operating Bridgeport milling machines which included Volstroheads and rotary indexing attachments, surface grinders, using centerless cylindrical grinding attachments, lathes, and other types of equipment.
Machinist/Apprentice Mold Maker
Dual Machine Tool Company-Voorhees, NJ
February 1984-January 1985
Worked under various Mold makers building injection molds for the Pontiac Fiero consoles, GM stereo faceplates, LEGO toy blocks, AMP electronic connection bodies etc. Operating Bridgeport milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, radial drill press.
Machinist/Apprentice Die Maker
C & P Carbide Company Inc.-Lawnside, NJ
April 1983-February 1984
Repaired dies, for Coca-Cola Company, operating Bridgeport milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, drill press and fixture work.
Machinist/Apprentice
J Jeb Manufacturing-Somerdale, NJ
November 1981-April 1983
Operating a punch press, and drill press, assisted in repairing dies as needed, and assembling block heaters. The company made block heaters for diesel engines, such as Mack, Peterbilt, Freightliner etc.
Education
Camden County Community College, Blackwood, NJ
March 2023-June 2023
Manufacturing Boot Camp Crash Course
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Machine Shop Studies and Hands-On Machine Operations
Computer Design and Modeling with AutoCAD 2023 software
Solid Modeling with Solid Works 2022 software
Advanced CNC Programming with Mastercam 2022/2023 software
Bridgeport Interact 720 CNC Mill with GE Fanuc Series O-Mate M controls.
Assisting younger students when asked or needed
ToolingU Manufacturing Training
Successfully completing all required exams receiving 64 certificates
National Institute Metal Working Skills (NIMS)
Successfully completing both final exams in Job Planning, Benchwork, Layout/Measurement, Material, Safety receiving 2 certificates
Awarded Certificate of recognition in the Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp
Awarded the recognition Computer Aided Manufacturing Tech Certificate of Achievement
Awarded Presents List in recognition of outstanding academic achievement Certificate
Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL
August 2003-May 2006
Electrician Apprenticeship Program
Job Safety, Theory Electricity, OJT, National Electrical Codes
Maintaining a 4.0 GPA
Academy of Construction Apprenticeships, Inc.-Completed Apprenticeship Certification
Florida Department of Education-Completed Certification
Camden County Vocational & Technical School, Sicklerville, NJ
Vocational Diploma/Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Mathematics/Algebra 1, English I, II, III, US History I, II, Science, etc.
2 years Machine Shop.
2 years Tool & Die Shop including computer numerical control CNC.
4 years related Tech.
Blue Print reading, learning measurements, and operations.
Basic CNC Programming, 16 weeknight school courses.
Volunteer Work
Volunteering, my skills as an Electrician helped devastated homeowners after several of Florida’s 2004 Hurricanes.