Jimmy Gaines

Machine Shop Supervisor

Summary:

Involved in the implantation of QS-9000 and the engineering representative on an APQP team, Manager of CNC programmers of Lathes, Milling centers, CMM’s, 8 axis Robots and EDM’s.

Take advantage of the latest industry problem solving techniques and have been involved in every aspect of manufacturing.

Experienced in tool making, heat treat methods, fixture design, and process development.

Experienced in the research and purchasing of company equipment and implementation.

Work experience includes leadership qualities, organizational skills and sense of urgency that would benefit your company too.

Education/Training:

Graduate of BNL High School/Machine Trades BNL Vocational School

Dynapath Programming School

Mazak Lathe and Machining Center Programming School

oGD & T Blueprint interpretation

Brown & Sharp CMM Programming School

MET. 141 Material Processing and handling (IUPUI)

AutoCAD Training School

PC-DMIS CAD CMM training

Gibbs Cam 2D & 3D Milling and Wire EDM programming School.

oSolid works 3-D cad 2015

Related Skills:

Tool and Die Maker

All Microsoft software

Many Cad Software

Professional Experience:

Arnott Inc. - Merritt Island, FL 7/2017-Present

Machine Shop Supervisor/Sr Programmer R&D

With Arnott I have multiple roles, as supervisor of 12 employees including programmers, set-up personnel and operators, and responsible for overall operations of the machine shop.

Using SolidWorks, Mazatrol and Gibbs cam - do all programming of (3) 5 axis duel spindle Mazak Integrex, as well as laser and break press.

With Arnott - responsible for research and development projects.

Programming of 5 axis Mazak Integrex machines, Mazak lathes with live tooling, Mazak laser, Break press and Mazak milling centers.

Use SolidWorks to design fixtures, testing equipment and all new trial parts and products.

Also, in cooperation with the manager of the machining department - led improving cycle times, time studies, tooling research and reduce machining cost.

Responsible of programming the only Zeiss CMM in the facility.

Steel Tech Solutions – Mitchell, IN 11/2014-06/2017

Design/Processing Engineer

Co-champion for implementing the Basin production system, write work instructions and create quality documentation that insures proper workflow.

Responsible for SolidWorks to design rack systems for the holding and transport of automotive parts and components - responsible for design projects and production drawings

As the manager of the machining department we have cut outsourcing cost by 60%. With the purchased of a Haas machining center, we now do rapid prototype and reduce machining cost

As the manager of the maintenance department, successfully developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program that has increased machine uptime by 25%. Also successfully developed and implemented our lockout/tag out program.

Stone City Products – Bedford, IN 05/2003-11/2014

Design/Processing Engineer

With stone city products my duties were split between design and manufacturing. With the creation of process drawing specific to the operation being performed along with blueprint and GD &T interpolation training of operator, we could achieve better understanding of the processes and improve quality.

With my recommendation we purchased a Mazak Nexus machining center and Renishaw Cyclone digitizing system, with the addition of Die Quote and Dynaform die simulation software that can predict metal cracking, wrinkling and many other problems facing the stamping industry. This gave us the ability to do 90% of all die repairs in house

Seymour Tubing 1999-2003

Mfg. Engineer

Approved all manufacturing aspects of the company. Responsible for organizing projects, delegated and supervised the assignments of subordinates.

Analyzed new product development and equipment research. Evaluated and planned budgets for cost savings ultimately producing company savings.

Field work required visits to customer’s facilities solving their problems, leading to new products for future business. Also, a member of the APQP team.

Tecumseh Products 1993-1999

Process Engineer

Responsible for all manufacturing parts in my Lawn and Garden transmissions and transaxles department.

Supervised and installed a DNC system and CNC programming of two axis lathes and four axis machining centers. Tecumseh had 15 horizontal and vertical machining centers and 25 lathes.

Used CAD to design machining fixtures and process drawings and CAM to generate more difficult CNC programs. Responsible for all ordering/design of all fixtures and tooling needed.

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