James Harrott

20 years experience in manual and cnc machining, programming, mechanical design and operations management. A capable leader delivering profitability, high-quality work, process improvement and technical problem-solving.

Owner and Operator at Hillforther Designs (2017 – Present)

• Sales, customer service, project planning and execution
• Product/tooling design - including molds, machines, models and other industrial applications
• Contract Machining/Programming
• 3D Scanning and 3D Printing
• Animations and renderings
• Drafting for various industries
• Inventory management, QC management, capital and tooling management

Machinist & Programmer at HI-Quality Machine (2019– Present)

• Machining and programming of manual and CNC mills and lathes
• Reverse engineering of mechanical assemblies
• Drafting and re-design
• Process optimization and tooling management
• Technical training to apprentices

Machinist & Supervisor at Karma Manufacturing (2016 – 2017)

• Lead team of machinists to fulfill production and safety goals
• Technical development
• Training and skill development
• Process improvement - including Lean initiatives

BCOMM in Business Admin. – NAIT

Diploma in Mech. Eng. Technician – Durham College (2007)

Red Seal Journeyman in Machinist – NAIT (2013)

Blue Seal in Business MGMT/Supervisory Studies – NAIT (2017)

Certificate in CNC Machinist Technician – NAIT (2014)