Setup Technician

  • by
Location
Candidate No.
1918543

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1918543

SHOP MANAGER & CNC MACHINIST | PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, SETUPS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Core Expertise

  • Shop management overseeing multi-shop operations with up to 29 personnel.
  • CNC programming and setup for mills and lathes (Fadal, Haas, Fanuc).
  • Production planning, scheduling, and execution for mixed R&D and production runs.
  • Quality inspection using precision measuring instruments and blueprint interpretation.
  • Continuous improvement and cost-saving through process optimization and tooling strategies.

Project Background

  • Managed three machine shops, coordinating staffing, inventory, and daily production workflows.
  • Led end-to-end execution of 1,500-piece production runs and one-off prototype setups.
  • Directed equipment research, capital planning, and implementation of new machining tools.
  • Improved programming practices to extend tool life, reduce breakage, and minimize rework.
  • Served as manufacturing engineering representative collaborating across customer, sales, and production teams.

Key Skills

  • Fadal | Haas | Fanuc CNC controls
  • Mastercam | CNC programming | Setup verification
  • Precision measuring instruments | Calipers | Micrometers | Bore gauges
  • Blueprint reading | GD&T interpretation | Quality inspection
  • Production planning | ERP systems | Inventory management
  • Process improvement | Continuous improvement | Cost reduction
  • Microsoft Office | Excel | SharePoint

Education

  • Advanced Mastercam programming — MTNA Professional Development Center; Glendale Community College

Awards & Recognition

  • Forklift Certification
  • Completion of advanced Mastercam programming coursework

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring over a decade of hands-on CNC machining and production leadership, having managed multi-shop operations and teams up to 29. Demonstrated ability to improve throughput, extend tooling life, and deliver precision parts for both production runs and prototypes. Strong blend of setup expertise, quality control, and project management to make immediate contributions to setup technician or shop operations roles.

LEARN MORE

If this sounds like a candidate that you'd like to speak with, contact us for more information. It's always free to review resumes and set up interviews! We only charge a fee if you hire one of our candidates. Not who you are currently searching for? Send us a job description and we will begin a dedicated search right away, at no obligation!


Contact