James Lapikas

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Sebring Fl **875

309-***-****

adv3pe@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Profile

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.

Was hit while sitting at stop sign on 2-13-21, was off work to have back surgery and rehabilitate ..

5-1 / 7-1 2021 -Aerotek Rachel Lacy 813-***-****

Cesaroni Aerospace 30 Hr

Bowling Green FL

Machine Tool Engineer/CNC Programmer/Machinist

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.

1-2000 / 4 -2020 J&S Machine Topeka IL

Manufacturing Engineer, Tool Designer, CNC Programmer, Manual Machinist

CNC programmer, CNC machinist, tool designer using AutoCad, ProE, Mastercam Certified with Certificates in CNC and Journeyman Machinist. J&S supplied the muscle car market with unique tools, proprietary engine equipment and engine rebuilding.

Sole proprietor Engine Building business owned by James Lapikas

Sold Engine Building business during Covid to relocate to Florida

3-2017 / 1-2018 EASI Engineering Peoria IL

Project Engineer

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

2016-2017 Student at Illinois Central College

Deans List

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..)

1-2010 / 12 -2015 Caterpillar Tractor Co. East Peoria, Il

Machinist Specialist

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.MAZAK Specialist focusing on INTEGREX 650 H II with MATRIX MAZATROL. 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.

Lay-off due to Coal Demand.

12-2006 / 12-2009 Jacksonville Machine

CNC Specialist – Lathes –Mills -Programmer

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.

1-1999 / 12-2006 Elecsys Inc. - Pekin, IL (DIVISION of DCX-CHOL L.A. California)

CNC Lathe Programmer / Operator / Lead Worker

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.

Lockheed Martin Preferred supplier.

1-1990 / 12 - 1998 Illinois Machine & Tool - Pekin, IL

CNC Lathe Machinist / Programmer / Second Shift Lead Worker

Certified Mori Seiki CNC LATHE machinist/programmer:

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.

1977-1990

MACHINIST

Education

2016-2017 Illinois Central College

CNC Machinist / Programmer Certificate, graduated with Journeyman Machinist

Certificate, and worked towards Associates in Manufacturing Tool Technology.

2018 Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL

CAD/CAM CERTIFIED

Academic Highlights:

Nominated for "Industrial Trades Student of the Year" by an instructor; earned Dean's Honor list status –Presidents List 4.0 2016

CNC Machinist / Programmer Certificate

Journeyman Machinist Certificate

AUTOCAD and PRO/E CREO SKILLED

Training:

Statistical Applications Basic, Caterpillar Training Institute

Programming for CNC Lathes MILLS, Mori Seiki, MAZAK

Mastercam 2019 .. Mills.. Lathes..3-4 axis, 5axis etc

Endorsement:

"I have increasingly come to rely on his skills and judgment. He has a keen

Eye to the finer details of machined parts and prides himself on the fact

That his parts consistently meet required dimensional and finished

Tolerances. He is adept at taking a new program and quickly proving,

Editing for mistakes, and fine tuning it for production efficiency. His

Knowledge of feeds, speeds, and depths of cut for various material is

impressive and a true indicator of his years of experience. He is quick to

Learn and understand the operation and function of complex CNC machines.

Jim also proved himself a responsible leader and trainer... an Outstanding employee."

Gerald K. Maxwell, ESI Inc.

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