Cnc Machinist Programmer
Resume:
James Lapikas
Palm Bay, FL *2907
*************@*****.***
I possess excellent troubleshooting and teamwork skills, with a commitment to quality and a track record of working effectively with others and within very close tolerances and time restraints. 30 years CNC Machinist programmer / Manual, Machinist 2 year College certificate with 2 years of ME experience. Aerospace Tool Design Engineering experience. Work Experience
Tool Design Machinist
Mack Technologies West Melbourne Fl Jan - September 2024 lay-off Machinist / CNC Programmer / Tool Design Engineer
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AutoCad-Solidworks-Draftsight-MasterCam -Camworks-Mazatrol-HAAS -Manual Machining Working with Circuit Board Engineers in the designing – machining of complex circuit board fixtures in the manufacturing process of circuit board manufacturing. Tooling design for specific applications concerning Aerospace components manufactured on CNC Equipment – Manual machining as needed (tool & Die work) .Working with aerospace materials. Titanuim, Inconel, High Nickel SS . CNC Programmer / Certified Machinist/ Manufacturing Eng Custom Aerospace Palm Bay Fl
September 2023 to December 2023
Assigned to work with Solidworks files for Cad/ Cam programming in CamWorks / MasterCam complete 2D/3D drawings etc.
Operate-setup-Program complete on FZ- 37 5axis Zimmermann Gantry mill with A-C Axis and Siemens Sinumerick 840D controls. Working with aerospace materials. Titanuim, Inconel, High Nickel SS .
Senior CNC Programmer / Designer
Piper Aircraft-Vero Beach, FL
January 2023 to September 2023
Siemens NX 11, CATIA, Solidworks, Mastercam 24
Machine shop programmer and Machinist
Mazak Integrex, VMC, HMC, Lathe /Mills
HAAS, etc. Working with aerospace materials. Titanuim, Inconel, High Nickel SS . Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer Solidworks – CREO PRO E L&T Technology-Peoria, IL
August 2021 to December 2022
• Short Term Contract position during selling of my Illinois residence
• once sold relocated back to Florida permanently
• Worked with SolidWorks, CREO PRO E, and HAAS equipment.
• Programmed CNC machines, including DM-2 Tool Room VMC and ST 20Y. Machine Tool Engineer/CNC Programmer/Machinist
Cesaroni Aerospace-Bowling Green, FL
April 2021 to August 2021
Short Term Contract position
From design to complete part. Solidworks, Pro E, CNC Programmer, Mastercam, Bobcam, Power Mill, Mazatrol, Haas.
CNC Machinist
Mazak VCN 510C-11 4 axis VMC Matrix 5000 controls, Haas ST20LY Lathe, Nardini Lathe CNC 26” chuck.
Manual Machinist
Bridgeport, grinders, lathes etc.
Manufacturing Engineer, Tool Designer, CNC Programmer, Manual Machinist J&S Machine-Topeka, IL
January 2000 to December 2020
Liquidated business during Covid to relocate to Florida Worked dayshift at J&S, then went to work 2nd shift at Caterpillar for over 10 yrs 2 jobs
CNC programmer, CNC machinist, tool designer using AutoCad, ProE, Mastercam. One product I invented in 2003 for engine strengthening sold over 1000 units in less than 15 yrs Certified Engine Builder Automotive Machinist. J&S supplied the muscle car market with unique tools, proprietary engine equipment and engine rebuilding. Sole proprietor business owned by James Lapikas
Project Engineer
EASi Engineering-Peoria, IL
January 2017 to December 2019
Project engineer assigned to shaft line at Building KK Caterpillar Inc. ACM Duties include CNC programming as needed to improve process efficiencies. Working in a management role training and working with union machinists to improve their skills and educate them on requirements of standard work, control plans, the use of JMIs, tooling, inspection and quality. Working with engineering department to identify issues concerning equipment utilization OEE, identifying issues with programming, processing and product quality. Implementing any NPI s (new product introduction) and taking them from the planning stages all the way through to complete the machining process and making any needed changes on the shop floor.
Autocad, CREO, PRO E and Solidworks.. left to prepare move to Florida Student
Illinois Central College-East Peoria, IL
January 2016 to December 2017
Deans List 4.0 GPA
Obtained CNC Programmer Certificate (1yr)
Machinist certificate (2yr)
Worked towards Associates in Machine Tool Technology
( AutoCad 2D, Creo Pro E 3D,Solidworks 3D Cad/Cam, Mastercam, Metallurgy, Heat treat etc..) Machinist Specialist
Caterpillar Tractor Co.-East Peoria, IL
January 2010 to December 2015
Lay-off due to Coal Demand.
MAZAK Specialist focusing on INTEGREX 650 H II with MATRIX MAZATROL. 2M11 Lathe operator set-up specialist for Tube Assembly on rear track roller frames. This includes Caterpillar models D6-D7-D8 hardbottom-D8 Pipelayer 583-D10-and D11 Machining cell includes-Horizontal Press-CNC Twin 36”Spindles 8 axis Dearborn Lathe with Fanuc controls-Bridgeport CNC Horizontal Milling Machine with Fanuc controls. Also Cincinnati Mag using Fanuc Series 18 it controls. Building HH EMAG operator in spindle dept.Gear Dept Set-up and operate Liebherr 600 series Hob and Gear Grinder.
CNC Specialist – Lathes –Mills -Programmer
Jacksonville Machine-Jacksonville, IL
January 2006 to December 2009
MAZATROL SPECIALIST
Mazak set-up specialist HBM-VMC-Lathes which include 250 SMY 5 axis dual spindle lathes 300 M with live tooling, 28 M – 18 M quick turn, Nexus 5000 II 40 taper HBM with matrix controls, Mazatech FH 50/40 with Mazatrol plus controller. Programming and troubleshooting of set-ups and processing all done at machine.
Went to work at Caterpillar.
CNC Lathe Programmer / Operator / Lead Worker
Elecsys Inc.-Pekin, IL
January 1999 to December 2005
CNC MAZAK MAZATROL SPECIALIST
Elecsys specializes in electrical connectors and conduits and is a supplier to the aerospace, defense industries. Set-up, programmed, and operated the following state-of-the-art 8 axis lathes: MAZAK-250 MSY-620T controls-MANY other MAZAK
LATHES Okuma LT15-MY with 700L controls and Mori-Seiki DL-15Y W with MFD-6 Fanuc controls. Both machines are dual spindle and dual turret with live tooling in X, Z, and Y axes. Conducted inspections to insure compliance with QS 9001 and AS 9000 requirements, working within very close tolerances on a variety of materials including aluminum, brass, mild steels, and stainless steels from 303,316. Lead
Worker in the Machining Department for second shift operations, with responsibility for training, quality control, and production quota. Working with aerospace materials. Titanuim, Inconel, High Nickel SS . CNC Lathe Machinist / Programmer / Second Shift Lead Worker Certified Mori Seiki CNC LATHE Machinist/programmer:
Illinois Machine & Tool-Pekin, IL
January 1990 to December 1998
MORI SEIKI SPECIALIST
Mastered the following machines: AL20, SL20, SL25, and ZL35 twin turret with live tooling in a QS 9001 certified environment. Programmed machines from print to finished product. Supervised up to eight workers and conducted quality control inspections. Machined castings and Large components for various company’s such as
Caterpillar, John Deere, Gardner Denver and many others. Caterpillar Preferred supplier.
Education
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL
January 2018 to December 2018
Illinois Central College
January 2016 to December 2017
Skills
• CNC
• CAD
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• CNC Programming
• Drafting
• CAM Programming
• CATIA
• Mechanical Knowledge
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Project Engineering
• Creo
• Machining
• Mechanical Design
• GD&T
• CNC Lathe
• APQP
• Blueprint Reading
• Calipers
• Programmable Logic Controllers
Awards
ICC Presidents List
December 2016
1. Illinois Central College
2. Named to Presidents List with a 4.0 GPA in
3. Machine Tool Technology
4. CNC Machine Tool Programming & Operation
Certifications and Licenses
Machinist
May 2017 to Present
Illinois Central College issued 2 year course work in CERTIFIED TOOL AND DIE MACHINIST
Pro E, Autocad, Solidworks, Manual Machining
CNC Programmer Machinist
December 2016 to Present
Illinois Central College issued 1 year course in CNC operations, Programming CAD/CAD .. Mastercam, Pro E, Autocad
Professional Engineer
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