KENNY LANDIS
New Haven, IN **774
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SUMMARY
A Process Programmer with 28 years experience programming and 40 years experience as a CNC Machinist in the manufacturing/tool and die industry dedicated to producing quality finished parts. Able to set up, program, and operate a variety of CNC and manual mills and lathes. Fluent in Mastercam, Esprit, Solidcam, Solidworks software, G code, and Hurco conversational programming.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tippmann Arms July, 2019 to July, 2024
CNC Manager
Schedule production
Set up and program CNC machines
Order tooling for machines & supplies for shop
Train CNC operators
Schedule machine maintenance
Order materials
Perform inventory
Weg Commercial Motors, Bluffton In, December, 2018 to July, 2019
CNC Programmer/Mechanical Engineer
Program CNC mills, Lathes using Solidcam and Esprit software
Document procedures
Trouble shoot issues on production floor
Train CNC operators
Assist with purchasing and placement of CNC machines
Purchase tooling for CNC machines
Voss Automotive, Fort Wayne, July, 2015 to December, 2018
CNC Technician
Model parts using Solidworks software
Program CNC mills using Solidcam software
Document procedures
Purchase tooling
L.H. Medical, Fort Wayne, February, 2010 to July, 2015
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Program CNC mills using Mastercam software
Document procedures
Purchase tooling
CNC Machinist
Set up CNC lathe to produce medical devices.
Nemcomed, Hicksville, Ohio & Ft Wayne, IN May, 2004-November, 2009
Process Programmer
Process, program, and assist in set-up of CNC mills.
Analyze existing jobs for cost efficiency.
CNC Machinist/Lead Man
Assist Other Employees in set up and operation of CNC mills.
Working closely with engineering and programming to process and manufacture medical implants and instruments.
Superior Precision, South Whitley, IN October, 2001-May, 2004
CNC Machinist/Programmer
Process, program, set up, and operate Hurco mills and Mori lathes.
Assist other employees in set up and operation of CNC mills and lathes.
Train employees on the proper use of gauges and inspection procedures.
Troubleshoot program errors and mechanical breakdowns.
Industrial Machining Technology, New Haven, IN March, 2001-October, 2001
Supervisor
Responsible for monitoring the set up and operation of CNC mills and lathes.
Organized production schedule and assigned jobs to employees.
Trained employees on machine operation and the use of quality gauges.
Gildea Tool (GT Automation), Fort Wayne, IN January, 1998-March, 2001
CNC Machinist/Programmer
Programmed, set up, and operated CNC mills for the production of dies & molds.
Industrial Machining Technology, New Haven, IN September, 1983-January, 1998
CNC Machinist/Foreman
Set up and operated CNC mills and lathes.
Trained new employees on machine operation and the use of quality gauges.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ivy Tech State College – Leadership Certification Program
Ivy Tech State College – Statistical Process Control Program