Richard Melos

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Lynchburg, VA 24503

Cell: 434-***-****

Email: adug4o@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Over 35 Years as a machinist, Manufacturing Engineer, and as a CNC Programmer.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

CAD/CAM: Catia, Solid Works, Inventor, Mastercam, NX, Creo, Vericut

CNC programming - Mastercam, Anvil, Catia, Creo

Graphics and General: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, PLC programming

Web Page creation: Html, CSS, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Wordpress

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

25 years Manufacturing Engineering and design engineering

15 years machining, plus 20 years CNC programming with CNC lathe and mill setup experience

Eight years running a Faro arm

20 years Mastercam experience. I have my own copy of Mastercam 2020 (full blown, with multi-axis), At one time I was a Mastercam dealer.

I own a copy of Solid Works Premium 2019

I know G code and can manually punch it in.

Very familiar with Microsoft Office

I have modified post processors.

I often set up CNC machines for others to operate, I have been a shop supervisor

I often reverse engineer parts, create a solids model and reproduce the part

familiar with GD & T

I build my own liquid-cooled multi-threaded computers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Caterpillar - in Pontiac, Illinois June 2022 – Dec. 2022

Consulting CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer

I programmed and set up CNC Robodrills with Nikken 5-axis rotary indexers.

Medtronic Spinal and Biologics – Warsaw, IN June 2021 – June 2022

Consulting CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer

I fixed and modified programs, on CNC mills, lathes, and screw machines. I used Agile, TrackWise, and Windchill software. I am familiar with FDA ISO 13485 medical quality system regulations. I validate new tools for medical production and write change orders.

CNH (Case New Holland Tractor) - Racine, WI July 2019 – March 2020

Consulting CNC Programmer

I reversed Mazak lathe G code back into Mastercam programs by exporting dxf geometry out of EditNC. The programs were for a Mazak Multiplex 630 duplex lathe with auto gantry loading of parts, and for Mazak Integrex with a Mazatrol Fusion 640 MT control.

Triumph Actuation Systems - Windsor, CT Spring 2019

Consulting CNC Programmer

Programmed a 5-axis Mazak Nexus 510C-II/50 5X using Mastercam 2019.

Melos Manufacturing - Lynchburg, VA Sep. 2015- 2019

CNC job shop

Bid on and build parts in a CNC contract job shop, mostly for Areva Nuclear. Have websites MelosMfrg.com and ToolTray.com. I used Mastercam 2019 software.

GreenTech Automotive - Robinsonville, MS May. 2015-Oct. 2015

Quality Assurance, Faro Laser Scanner

I did quality control by checking car body panels against the original CAD model using a Faro Edge arm with a laser scanner. I used Polyworks software and Team Center software. The company website is WMGTA.com.

Edison2 - Lynchburg, Virginia 2008 - 2015

Manufacturing Manager

I used Mastercam to program CNC mills to build a prototype lightweight car that won the Automotive X-prize and $5 million. I discovered how to download programs to Prototrak mills. A book was written about our team, "Ingenious" by author Jason Fagone. It’s available on Amazon.

Harrington Corporation - Lynchburg, Virginia. 1999-2008

CNC Programmer, mold repairman

Did reverse engineering using a Faro Arm and Inventor software to convert molds into solids models. Repaired plastic injection molds. Used Mastercam to program Mazak CNC lathes, Prototrak CNC mills, Haas CNC mills, operated manual lathes and mills. I did steel and aluminum TIG welding.

Redco - Bedford, Virginia. 1996-1997

CNC Programmer and Operator

I programmed (with Mastercam), setup, and operated CNC vertical machining centers while doing job shop machining work. I designed and built all the machining fixtures. I upgraded the CNC programming software and computers. I did injection mold repair and modifications.

Sperry Marine - Charlottesville, VA. 1992-1996

Manufacturing Engineer

I worked closely with radar design engineers to build radars and integrated bridges for ships – both military and commercial. I designed and built fixtures and wrote CNC programs (using Mastercam and Catia) to build the submarine navigational ” Ring Laser Gyroscope” and weapons integration systems. Also, I designed and built fixtures and wrote CNC programs to build submarine periscopes. I assisted engineers with experimental projects. I made recommendations for CAD software and computers. I wrote production process sheets.

Caterpillar - in both Peoria and Chicago, Illinois 1989-1992

Consulting CNC Programmer

I programmed large vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers using Anvil CAD/CAM software. I programmed both the largest CNC plasma cutter and the largest brake press in North America. I was put in charge of performing quality checks on CNC programs and CAD drawings.

Lockheed Martin - Denver, Colorado 1981-1986

CNC Programmer and Operator

I built parts for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, space-based laser weaponry, the space shuttle, and the manned maneuvering unit for astronauts. I programmed, using Mastercam and Catia, and operated large CNC lathes. I operated all manual lathes and mills. I served as the leader of the quality circles and had several recommendations to management implemented. I made recommendations for new machinery. I served as an auxiliary fireman.

Centerline Machine - Denver, Colorado 1979-1981

CNC Programmer and Supervisor

I supervised CNC operators. I designed and built fixtures. I programmed, setup, and operated CNC vertical mills and Brother CNC drilling machines. I operated all manual mills and lathes. I performed labor and materials quotes for potential jobs.

C.A. Norgrens - Littleton, Colorado 1976-1979

Toolroom Machinist

I setup and operated toolroom lathes, mills, and drills while building and maintaining plastic injection molds to build air filters, regulators, and lubricators. I built injection molds and performed mold repairs on plastic injection molds.

Sundstrand Aviation Technological Operations - Denver, Colorado. 1974-1976

O.D. Grinder

I operated Toyoda Angular Wheel-slide O.D. grinders and Brown & Sharpe Universal O.D. grinder machines while grinding precision gears for jet-aircraft fuel pumps and wingtip actuators. I performed quality checks using precision air gages.

Volunteer Work:

Pegasus Racing - Charlottesville, Virginia

I did all the machining on a “world’s sports car” which we built from the ground up. The car was put on the racing circuit from the Daytona 24-hour race to Sebring.

Lynchburg Ledger - Lynchburg, Virginia

I have a press pass. I work as a photojournalist for the local newspaper. Recently, I have photographed the Miss America pageant, President Obama, and authors John Grisham and Steven King.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certificate in PolyWorks, (3D laser scanning software), Certified by InnovMetric, 2015

Certified Tax Professional, certified by HR Block (Nov. 2013)

Masters in Business Administration, from Virginia Tech, Graduated Aug. 2008

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, from Old Dominion University in

Norfolk, Virginia. Graduated August 2005

BS in Electromechanical Technology, from Excelsior College in Albany, New York. Graduated February 2003

AAS in Electronics Technology, from Piedmont Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia. Graduated in 1997

Bail Enforcement Agent, (a.k.a. “Bounty Hunter”, DCJS ID: 99-496209), Virginia Code 44E, Licensed in Virginia through 2023

PUBLISHED BOOKS:

ISBN: 979-865-***-****, Title: The Golden Book (on Amazon)

PATENTS:

Spring-Loaded Tap Guide with Interchangeable Tips (Application No. 16/949,253)

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