Helm Industries

Experienced CNC machinist and process engineering technician with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing industry. Proficient in CNC programming, tooling, and machining processes with strong problem-solving skills. Adept at using various software and equipment to ensure the precise and efficient production of parts.

Sr. CNC Programming Tech. at PHD Inc. (2024-02 – Present)

• Program and process parts from material selection to order fulfillment.
• Develop BOMs, CNC programs, setup sheets, load sheets, and record cycle times.
• Utilize Esprit for programming and setting work coordinates on horizontal Mazak mills.
• Perform macro programming and integrate it into main/sub-programs.
• Edit G-code for safe operation and production efficiency.
• Ensure post-processing accuracy from Esprit.
• Use Zoller for tool measurement and setup, creating easier tool setups for operators.

CNC Machinist at PDQ Workholding and Tooling (2020-12 – 2024-02)

• Operated full machining centers (3-axis and 5-axis).
• Conducted 2D and 3D machining and programming.
• Executed hard cutting and maintained tight tolerances.
• Programmed using SolidCam and selected appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Set up and machined square and round stock, including finishing work and modifications.
• Utilized Renishaw Probe and fixture plates for complex parts.

Business Operations at Infinity Powered Parachutes LLC (2020-04 – 2020-12)

• Ran CNC mill, manual mill, and lathe.
• Assembled and fabricated parts as necessary.
• Laid out and prepared components to be built and assembled.
• Prepped all parts that went to powder coat, dropped them off, and got them upon completion.
• Drove parts, equipment, and materials to and from vendors as well as the shop.
• Bending and cutting aluminum tubing for stock parts.
• Stocking all tubing and extra materials.
• Any other responsibilities as required to make sure projects are completed on time and efficiently.

CNC Tool Grinder at EZ Cut Tool (2019-07 – 2020-03)

• Reground basic endmills and high-performance drills.
• Reconditioned HSS and carbide tooling.
• Programmed offsets and uploaded new programs for various tools.
• Dressed wheels to form for precise tool grinding.
• Changed wheel packs and tooling, ensuring accurate tramming for grinding.

CNC Tool Grinder-Programmer at Kyocera SGS Precision Tools (KSPT Medical) (2018-05 – 2019-06)

• Programmed using ANCA iGrind and set up and qualified stainless and carbide tooling.
• Operated within Numroto grinding software on Star PTG/ETG.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and converted them into programs.
• Maintained and held tight tolerances, dressing and reconditioning wheels as needed.

CNC Operator at Busche Performance Group (2017-05 – 2018-05)

• Operated both lathe and mill machinery, performing quality checks using various gauges.
• Reworked out-of-tolerance parts or placed them on quality hold for verification.
• Conducted basic machine maintenance, including cleaning, coolant addition, and tool changes.

Criminal Justice – Ferris State University

– Catholic Central High School (2014-05)