CNC Lead Programmer and Operations Lead

Brandon Michael Brown

Phone: 336-***-****

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North Carolina

Education/Certification

Fall 2001- 2005 Page High School High School Diploma 201 Alma Pinnix Drive

Greensboro, NC 27405

Fall 2009 Guilford Technical Community College Certification: 601 Main Street CNC Machinist

Jamestown, NC 27263

Spring 2013-2016 North Carolina Apprenticeship Program Certification: State of NC – Journeyman’s Card CNC Machinists & Programming Strengths/Skill Sets

* Accountable

* Coaching/Leadership

* Communication Skills

* Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Office)

* Critical Thinking

* Customer Service

* Interpersonal Skills

* Multi-Tasking Assignments

* NCAP – Journeyman Certification

* CNC Machinist Certification

* CRC Silver Certification

* Human Resource Development

* N.I.M.S Measurement, Materials, Safety Certification

* Public Speaking

* Risk Management

* Strong organization skills

* Time-Management

* Logistics Management

Professional Experience

October 2022- Current Diamondback Products Inc. Lead CNC Programmer Lexington, NC Full Time

Description:

Actively oversees the CNC function of the production department including programmers, operators, and machinists.

Partner alongside the Design and Engineering department to ensure CET is optimizing the use of their materials and resources.

Responsible for interpreting drawings and designing programs to produce items that meet and or exceed CET's quality standards and customer requirements.

Manage employees and equipment to optimize efficiency, meet deadlines, and specifications. Such as programming large format 3 and 5 axis CNC machines using GibbsCAM software.

Cross-Train employees (new & existing) on how to properly operate CNC machines and programs as they update.

Perform performance reviews for CNC department employees and report performance feedback to HR and management. Implement performance success paths and work hand in hand with team development. October 2021- October 2022 USA Dutch Inc CNCMachinist/Programmer Graham, NC Full Time

Description:

* Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

* Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

* Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

* Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.

* Running CNC Mills, Manual Lathes, and Bridgeport or

* Proto Trak Mills. In addition to Manual/Automatic surface grinders and several other machines.

* Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position and Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.

* Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

* Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations & Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

* Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

September 2012 - October 2021 GRASS America Inc. CNC Machinist/Programmer Kernersville, NC Full Time

Description:

* Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

* Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

* Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

* Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.

* Running Wire EDM, Sink EDM, CNC Mills, CNC Grinders, Manual Lathes, and Bridgeport or

* Proto Trak Mills. In addition to Manual/Automatic surface grinders and several other machines.

* Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position and Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.

* Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

* Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations & Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

* Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

* Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. January 2010- September 2012 Snider Tire Inc. OTR Technician Greensboro, NC Full Time

Description:

Repaired damaged tires of heavy duty trucks & trailers, and other automotive vehicles by performing specific job duties:

* Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack, and unbolts wheel with lug wrench.

* Operate truck with boom hoist to change OTR tires.

* Determines correct tire for applications.

* Forecasts customer usage for tires.

* Removes wheel from vehicle by hand or, when repairing giant tires of heavy equipment, by use of power hoist.

* Locates puncture in tubeless tire by visual inspection and determine repair or replacement of tire.

* Deliver or pick up loose tires to customer & Reassembled tire onto wheel.

* Seals puncture in tubeless tire by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plug into puncture.

* Separates tubed tire from wheel with rubber mallet and metal bar or mechanical tire changer.

* Removes inner tube from tire and inspects tire casing for defects, such as holes and tears.

* Deliver or pick up mounted and loose tires from customer.

* Reassembles tire onto wheel, and places wheel on balancing machine to determine counterweights required to balance wheel.

June 2005- August 2009 United States Postal Service Mail Sorter Greensboro, NC Full Time

Description:

* Accept and check containers of mail from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.

* Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines.

* Cancel letter or parcel post stamps by hand or Check items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct, that sufficient postage has been paid or the appropriate documentation is attached, and that items are in a suitable condition for processing.

* Direct items according to established routing schemes, using computer controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment.

* Load and unload mail trucks, sometimes lifting containers of mail onto equipment that transports items to sorting stations.

* Operate machines that seal envelopes and print postage and postmarks. Operate various types of equipment, such as computer scanning equipment, addressographs, mimeographs, optical character readers, and bar-code sorters.

Remove envelopes or tape from postmarking machines.

* Supervise other mail sorters and Train new workers. References are available upon request*

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