Curtis D. Aker, Jr.
Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
Cell: 770-***-****
*********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE Summary of over 40 years in a job shop environment.
40+ years in job shop environment as a journeyman toolmaker with
extensive background in aerospace and defense work. Previously
cleared for security clearance by the Department of Defense to the
Secret level. Have worked on such projects as the Vertical Launching
System, LANTIRN, ADATTS, TADDS, AAMRAM, B1-B, F-16,
F-18, F-20, F-22 and Navy GPS satellite programs. Have an excellent
working knowledge of exotic materials such as 6AL 4V Titanium,
A-286, MP35, Molybdenum, Inconel 600 and 700 series, Magnesium,
300 and 400 series Stainless Steel and Aluminum. Have a broad
knowledge of blue print interpretation to ANSI Y14.5 including
geometric tolerancing and SPC procedures.
35 years in job shop environment as a numerical control programmer
at the machine tool or computer assist on 3, 4 and 5 axis machine
tools.
25 years in job cost estimating including writing process plans with
tool drawings for methods of fabrication.
20 years in job shop supervision ranging from 5 to 30 employees in all
departments.
Numerical Control Programming Systems
CNC Software, Inc.
Using MasterCam software up to version 2021
Solid Modeling for simultaneous 3 axis machining of sculptured
surfaces and 4 axis horizontal or rotary work.
Expertise in 5 axis also a plus.
Machine Tool Background
Have a strong background in engine lathes-large or small, knee type
mills, horizontal mills, boring mills, vertical turret lathes, surface
grinding, ID-OD grinding, honing, jig grinding and jig boring. The
following machine tools are a brief summary of programming, set-up
and trouble shooting experience:
Matsuura mills with Yasnac or Fanuc controls.
Kitamura mills with Fanuc controls.
Mori Seiki mills and lathes with Yasnac or Fanuc controls.
Mazak mills and lathes with Fanuc or Mazatrol controls.
Haas mills.
Hass lathes.
Fadal mills.
Fanuc W-2 5-axis wire EDM.
Okuma lathes with OSP controls.
Hardinge bar and chucking lathes with Fanuc controls.
Bridgeport series I or II with BOSS 4, 5 or 6 controls.
ProtoTrak knee mills with conversational controls.
Anilam knee mills with conversational controls.
EDUCATION Bel Air Senior High School
Bel Air, Maryland
Graduated 1969
Course of Study: Vocational-Academic
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Graduated 1976
Course of Study: Manufacturing Engineering ; Computer Assisted
Numerical Control Programming.
REFERENCES Will be provided at the employer’s request at time of interview.