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.
