CNC Machinist / R&D Engineer

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1919364

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1919364

CNC MACHINIST & R&D ENGINEER | CNC PROGRAMMING, FIXTURE DESIGN, PROTOTYPING

Core Expertise

  • Hands-on CNC programming and setup for mills, lathes, and mill-turn machines.
  • Designing and machining molds, tight-tolerance components, and multi-piece assemblies.
  • Developing prototype machinery, custom fixtures, and production tooling for pilot builds.
  • Supervising shop operations, conducting time studies, and optimizing throughput.
  • Applying SolidWorks and CAM tools to produce detailed models, drawings, and NC code.

Project Background

  • Led prototype development cycles from concept CAD models to tested mechanical prototypes.
  • Implemented custom fixtures and tooling that reduced setup time and improved part repeatability.
  • Designed and produced molds and assemblies supporting small-batch and production runs.
  • Integrated PLC logic and Ignition-based SCADA into prototypes for automated controls testing.
  • Managed shop workflows, assigned personnel tasks, and tracked productivity metrics for continuous operations.

Key Skills

  • SolidWorks | EdgeCAM | BobCAD | CAM programming & NC code generation
  • CNC mills & lathes | Mill-turn platforms | Haas | Mori Seiki | Star
  • Blueprint reading | GD&T | Layout | Tight-tolerance machining
  • Fixture design | Mold design | Tooling development | Prototype assembly
  • Shop supervision | Time studies | Productivity optimization | Quality inspection
  • PLC logic | Ignition SCADA | Controls integration for prototype systems

Education

  • Vocational Diploma — CIT Vocational School
  • High School Diploma — CIT Vocational School

Awards & Recognition

  • U.S. patent (2024) for a vibrating conveyor system for automated agricultural product handling.
  • Certifications: SolidWorks 2021; EdgeCAM Basic & Advanced; BobCAD; CNC platform training.

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned machinist and R&D engineer with 19+ years in precision manufacturing and more than a decade supervising shop teams. Brings deep CNC programming, mold and fixture design, and prototype machinery experience plus hands-on controls integration and a granted U.S. patent. Well-suited to accelerate prototyping, improve throughput, and mentor technicians for production readiness.

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