B Sheldon

NC Programmer

Talent

Wichita, KS, United StatesMember since November 6, 2026

Problem SolvingAdaptability under pressureTeamworkUnderstanding ProcessesNC Programming ExperienceAluminum 5-Axis 3D Contour MillingTitanium 5-Axis Contour MillingStainless Steel 5-Axis Contour MillingSkin FabTrim and Drill on Henri line machine with pogo setupOkuma MillacTitanium and AluminumHurco with WinMax 3-Axis, 3-Axis with rotary, 4-AxisAluminumMakino 5-Axis with Pallet feedTitaniumStainless SteelOkuma 5-Axis with Pallet feedAluminum 3D Contour MillingM-Torres 6-AxisComposite Trim and DrillLead FunctionCatia V5 seed model developmentBuild and maintain CATIA cutter catalogsVericut testing and developmentIncorporate Knowledgeware into CATIA seed modelsAccount setup for NC ProgrammingOn-call for shop supportCreating drawings, models, and tool specifications.Collaborating with engineers and production teams to develop tool designs.

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Problem SolvingAdaptability under pressureTeamworkUnderstanding ProcessesNC Programming Experience

About

To lead and assist others using my current skills and knowledge, while continually striving to meet the company’s needs and growth. Over 25 years of experience as an NC Programmer.

Experience

NC Programmer – CATIA V5 - Axius Group LLC / SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS DEFENSE

(2025 - 2026)

Hard Metal 3-5-Axis
Coordinate with shop floor to trouble shoot
Make program revisions and improvements

NC Programmer – CATIA V5, V6, & 3DX - Bell Helicopter

(2024 - 2025)

Composite programming for 5-AXIS
FIVES Mag 4, Mori Seiki 5-Axis
Coordinate with shop floor to trouble shoot
Make program revisions and improvements

NC Programmer – Siemens NX - SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS DEFENSE

(2020 - 2024)

Composite programming for 5-AXIS
ATAP, V-Star, and GSI report NC focal
Coordinate with shop floor to trouble shoot
Make program revisions and improvements
Oversee workflow processes
Keep account of orders in SAP and SCAT
Close orders in SAP when NC orders are complete
Delegate work to NC Programmers

NC Programmer CATIA V-5 - SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

(1994 - 2020)

Machine Programming for 3-AXIS,4-AXIS, 5-AXIS to make parts from Aluminum Alloys, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Composite material
High Speed and Low Speed Machine Programming
Develop seed model for new machine
Build Cutter list and Post Processing Table (PPTable)
Post development and testing (ICAM and Unix)
Vericut development and testing

Tooling Inspector/L & K Validator - BOEING WICHITA

(1991 - 1994)

Tooling Inspector/L & K Validator (1991 – 2000)
Inspection of Tool detail and assemblies for conformance to Tool Drawing(s) and/or CATIA Data Set.
Setup, manipulate and retrieve data from CATIA.
Setup and operation of Q.A.N.C. programs on L & K Validator.
Editing of and revisions to programs when necessary. INS 1162, pickup and rejection tags and Boeing command media. Read and understand Tooling and Engineering drawings.