SUMMARY:

• Continuously throughout my career, I have been effective in a variety of positions in the manufacturing industry. I have taken advantage of the many opportunities presented to me based on my curiosity and the desire to enhance my knowledge of the industry. The embracement and willingness to accept these challenges have truly distinguished me and are a reflection of the confidence in my professional abilities.
• A recent demonstration of my efforts is the completion of my Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology from the Monroe Community College with honors. My in CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, Physics, Calculus and Technical Writing are the areas which I admired and excelled. My intentions are to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology for which I am matriculated in and have a few required credits remaining.
• I can assure you that I can provide a prominent, loyal and indispensable employee. I am hopeful that potential employers will recognize me as motivated, unique, that I have displayed a genuine interest in my career and that I am sincere in participating in their success. My goal is to secure a position in the Engineering or Manufacturing forum with a company which is committed to excellence, adheres to total quality management principles, provides a friendly, safe and clean work environment.
• At this time I would like to ask that you consider me for any future opportunity. I am interested in learning more about your company and I look forward to your response for a personal interview.
• Manufacturing Engineer experience including Electronic & Mechanical Assembly, Machining Processes, Routings and Quotations Extensive CAD/CAM experience using MasterCamX, CIMCO, Vericut, GibbsCam, AutoCAD and SolidWorks High level of skill in fixture design and precision machining using up to 5 - axis CNC
• Prototrak, Mazatrol and manual equipment Strong ability to devise manufacturing processes and assemblies supported by extensive production and assembly experience
• Electro-Mechanical machine assembly, including plumbing & electrical panel building of various automated assembly equipment Supervisory, Quality Control and Technical Writing background Sheet metal fabrication and the development of flat blank lay outs for fabrication Computer literate, including MRP Systems, Windows 7 and MS Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Orangeburg SC

Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing daily assignments to support the installation of multiple 5-axis CNC machining centers, CNC program development (CATIA AMG and Vericut), optimization, maintenance and support of process issues by evaluating, selecting and applying standard and non-standard engineering techniques.

Confidential, Pooler GA

Machining Engineer/CNC Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Create CNC programs using MasterCamX & Vericut, select and/or design specialized tooling for large high value Turbine Power Generator components machined on horizontal & vertical lathes, 4-axis gantry mill & 4-axis boring mills for turbine service & production parts.
• Develop and document standardized set-up plans, process drawings & work instructions in support of new and existing production. Introduced set-up documents produced in SolidWorks. Monitor, evaluate and report performance and quality of production in CNC work centers.
• Work with management and department heads to develop kaizen initiatives and manage the implementation. Identify lean principals for cost reduction and waste elimination throughout the organization. Identify and implement new tooling and processes.
• Oversee and mentor junior level Manufacturing Engineers & operators.

Confidential, Gates NY

CNC Machinist

Responsibilities:

• Developed machining process, tool selection, set-up, program and operate Mazatrol & Fanuc controlled 4-axis horizontal boring mills and VTL’s for single and low volume orders of large weldments & forgings for the mining, power generation medical, aerospace, machine tool, construction and defense industries. Noted for being versatile in both CNC lathe & milling machines.

Confidential, Auburn NY

CNC Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Process development and programming of aerospace components made of high temperature alloys for a variety of 4-axis CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines using MasterCamX. Prepare detailed tool lists, illustrated set-up sheets, process drawings and QC check sheets for operators.

Confidential, Palmyra NY

Mold Maker

Responsibilities:

• Built thermal transfer molds and die’s from concept drawings using CNC and manual equipment. Equipment included: manual cylindrical & surface grinders, Doosan CNC vertical lathe, Fadal & Haas CNC 3-axis vertical mills, Mitsubishi Wire EDM. Programmed all CNC equipment using MasterCamX. Lead the start-up of new CNC equipment, required tooling and fabrication of the first gasket mold produced in the VTL.

Cannon Industries, Rochester NY

Manufacturing/Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Preformed complex engineering and design tasks that required the development of new and improved techniques and procedures for CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Provided technical project leadership in expediting the process flow of jobs through the shop from post order entry to the shipment of the product. Facilitated in the implementation of an improved file management system.

Confidential, Ontario, NY

CNC Programmer

Responsibilities:

• CNC programming using GibbsCam for Vertical and 4-Axis Horizontal Milling machines. This high paced machining environment included eighteen machining centers and two shifts.
• Administrator of all CNC programs and set-up sheets for new and repeat orders. Analyzed and substantially improved the scheduling, programming, document control, set-up sheet and pre-setter management procedures.

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Project Management which included Quotations using Micro Estimating software, Concepts of Machining, CNC Programming, Fixture Design, Assembly, Routings using SiteLine, Quality issues and some Purchasing.
• Specifically for the Precision Turning and Milling of a variety of Fuel Nozzles, Landing Gear Components and Hydraulic Fittings made of high temperature alloys used in the Aerospace industry. Recognized for the ability to quickly quote/process difficult to machine components by senior engineers.

Confidential, Victor, NY

CNC Programmer/CNC Mill Lead man

Responsibilities:

• CNC programming using GibbsCam, machine scheduling, set-up, train and operate CNC Mills. Noted by the owner to be the only lead man to have ever ensured that all five (5) CNC mills were producing product concurrently.

Confidential, Newark, NY

Electro-Mechanical Assembly Tech

Responsibilities:

• Electrical panel assembly, wiring, hydraulic/pneumatic installation, machining of components and mechanical assembly of automated assembly machines. Noted for having assembled & wired a very large control panel complete with twenty (20) motor controllers and no defects or wiring errors.

Confidential, Sodus, NY

CNC Programmer

Responsibilities:

• CNC programming using MasterCam, set-up and operate CNC Mills & Lathes. Sheet metal developments, program using FabriWin, set-up and operate a CNC turret punch press. Conducted start-up of programming and operation of the newly purchased CNC turret machine.

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Manufacturing Engineering Technician/New Products Development

Responsibilities:

• Provided mechanical assembly support for the production and engineering of power amplifiers and generators. Promoted to New Product Development Team given my manufacturing aptitude and demeanor.

Confidential, Rochester, NY

CNC Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conducted experiments to generate data using precision 5-axis Rank Pneumo & OptiPro CNC lens grinding mills and optical inspection equipment for self prepared presentations to the Optics industry staff.

Confidential, Webster, NY

Die Maker

Responsibilities:

• Built tooling, stamping dies, fixtures, gauges, repaired molds and pneumatic/hydraulic fixtures. Noted for high skill level and teamwork. Down-graded to assembly area as Model Makers were down-graded as Tool & Die Makers. Based on seniority in lieu of closed Model shops.

Confidential, Webster, NY

Supervisor CNC Milling Dept./Tool & Die Maker

Responsibilities:

• NY State Apprenticeship to Journeyman. Fixture design, CNC program using MasterCam, set-up and operate 4-axis CNC Mills for production and prototype components.
• Built tooling, stamping dies, fixtures and prototype components. Experienced at sheet metal fabrication and proficient at welding. Many stamping dies & precision Xerox model shop component made on contract bases in addition to normal work hours.