James Harrott
Machinist, MET, Manufacturing and Repair Specialist
Talent
Edmonton, Division No. 11, CanadaMember since August 10, 2026
Fusion 360Project ManagementProcess OptimizationCnc Programmer3d Modeling3d AnimationDraftsmanLean Six SigmaCnc Operator
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About
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.
Experience
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
Education
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)
Skills
MachinistMETManufacturing and Repair Specialist
