PAUL HOWICK
EXPERIENCE
CNC Programmer
Ellwood National Forge, Irvine, PA
Program using Nicam and Mastercam X23 to make large marine propulsion shafting and land sea/base ordinance for the DOD
Program Mazak Integrex using EIA, multiple versions of Fanuc and Seimens 840D, Heidenhain, NUM
Write programs manually offline and at the machine controls using macro variables
Work with Cimquest to write, debug and prove out new Mastercam posts
Work directly with operators and shift supervisors to create and troubleshoot new and existing programs
Tool up new machining centers and train operators on new equipment and processes
Worked extensively on a new robotic cell to integrate 4 Fanuc robots to Fanuc and Seimens controlled mill turns and CNC lathes
Travel between and program remotely for the Irvine, Corry and Warren plants
3/2006-3/2010
Project Manager/CNC Programmer
Acutec Precision Machining, Saegertown, PA
Program 2 and 3D tool paths for 3-5 axes milling machines with Mastercam Version X4 to manufacture precision aircraft components
Create surface or solid models for with Catia VR 18
Ordering and design special tooling, designing and model work holding fixtures
Create setup sheets and tool lists
Oversee the assigned projects from start to finish
12/2004-3/2006
PaR CNC Programmer/Operator/Patternmaker
Vec Technology, Greenville, PA
Program a 5-axis fifteen by thirty-foot router using Mastercam ”X” to cut prototype composite patterns for the boating and transportation markets
Model patterns using Solidworks
Create program setup sheets calling out tool paths and type
Design inner wooden rib structures to support the finished pattern materials
Direct pattern builders how to build the patterns with the most strength and rigidity as possible in the allotted time available
Follow the pattern project throughout the entire building process documenting machine times, problems, and solutions for each job
3/2003 – 10/2003
Toolmaker/CNC Mill Operator/Programmer
Ames True Temper, Camp Hill, PA
Program, set-up and run two Hass vertical milling machines with Mastercam version 8.1.
Model parts and fixtures using Solidworks
Operate other manual machines such as surface grinders, mills and saws
3/1997 – 12/2002
Journeyman Toolmaker/CNC Mill Specialist
Sipco Inc., Meadville, PA
Program version 8.1 Mastercam, vertical CNC Mori-Seki and horizontal Haas four axis mills to make injection molds
Operate Brown and Sharp Grinder, Okamoto wet grinder, Bridgeport Series I and II mills
Set up and run CNC Makino ram EDM’s, CNC Charmilles and Sodick wire EDM’s, CNC Mori-Seki lathes
Assemble, disassemble, inspect, clean and troubleshoot plastic, rubber and glass injection molds
EDUCATION
Meadville Area Senior High School, Meadville, PA
High School Diploma- General Studies
Crawford County Vocational Technical School, Meadville, PA
Tool and Die Technical Certificate
Additional Training
Multiple Versions of Mastercam
Mastercam Post Building
CATIA V5 Modeling and Manufacturing
Unigraphics Modeling Manufacturing
SolidWorks Modeling
Faro Laser Tracker
Juran
PCDIMIS
Mold Design
Jig and Fixture Design
Metallurgy
ACHIEVEMENTS
1st Place – National NTMA Apprentice Competition in South Bend, Indiana, May 2001.
1st Place – Local NTMA Apprentice Competition in Meadville, Pennsylvania, September 2000.
2nd Place – Skills USA Championships in Precision Machining Competition, International Trials in
Chicago, Illinois, May 1999.
4th Place – Skills USA Championships in Precision Machining National Competition in Kansas City,
Missouri, June 1997.
1st Place – State VICA Tool and Die Competition at Pennsylvania College of Technology in
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, April 1997.
1st Place – Regional VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) Tool and Die Competition at Warren
County Vocational Technical School in Warren, Pennsylvania, February 1997.
2570 Cable Hollow Road
Russell PA 16345
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