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Experienced CNC Operator and Program Lead

Location:
Chicopee, MA
Posted:
October 19, 2026

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Eliot Vigo

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Norwalk, CT *****

Cell: 917-***-****

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Professional Summary

Extremely competent CNC Operator with over 30 years’ experience offering high-quality service to a manufacturer in need. Managed a production team at Kimber Manufacturing and D. Maldari & Sons, ensuring quality standards were consistently met while overseeing final program adjustments as the department lead.

Core Qualifications

Outstanding ability to troubleshoot complex systems; precise in measurements in all aspects of design.

Programming knowledge of Conversational programming.

Excellent hand-eye coordination and diligence.

Mechanical skills needed to maintain and/or repair lathe machines.

Strong ability to collaborate with a team to accomplish a goal.

Personable nature and effective communication skills.

Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities with a special focus on prevention.

Remarkable ability to read blueprints and drawings; and the use of inspection and measuring instruments.

Exceptional ability to multitask.

Experience

Kimber Manufacturing, Inc.

Yonkers, NY 10705

CNC Operator Class A 3rd Cell Department Lead Man

02/18 – 07/26

Changing various tools to upkeep gun production.

Measuring and verifying parts before and after status reports using gauges such as Micrometer, calibers, micro 350 and Mitutoyo Hite gauge.

Matching blueprints.

Adjusting positions using Micro variable table program.

Operating Wenzel X orbit cell.

Upkeep on Makino A61 NX

D Maldari & Sons

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Lathe Programmer/CNC Mill Operator/Assistant Foreman

04/98 - 02/18

Worked with Mazak quick turn 10 and 15; lathe programming control T Plus and T32b, CNC Mill Mazak 655 programming control 640M.

Planned 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).

Responsible for Multi Chamber extrusion dyes.

Manual Milling & Lathe work.

Tool & Dye Making.

Planned stock inventory and managed orders.

Programmed mills and lathes including setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.

Set-up mills and lathes including installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, and stock pushers.

Verified settings and adhered to international standards.

Maintained specifications and quality assurance.

Ensured safe operations and performed preventive maintenance.

Maintained continuity among work shifts and documented actions.

Updated job knowledge and explored opportunities to add value.

Maintained CNC workflow processes: Concept Design, Toolpaths, Machining and Assembly.

Schick Technologies

Long Island City, NY 11101

Lathe Programmer/CNC Mill Operator

12/93 - 04/98

Programmed lathe machines with diagrams and blueprints provided by engineers.

Prepared lathe machines for each specific cut and material.

Observed lathe machines while running to ensure proper functioning.

Functioned as liaison between engineers and manufacturing personnel.

Performed routine maintenance including cleaning and sharpening tools.

Ran multiple machines simultaneously for efficient service.

Trained personnel on lathe operations.

Remained available when on call in case of malfunction.

Recorded and reported all operations with suggestions for improvements.

References

Furnished upon request.



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