CNC Lathe Programmer/Set-Up Operator

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About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 55582

CNC PROGRAMMER & MACHINIST | MULTI‑AXIS MILLING & TURNING | MASTERcam

Core Expertise

  • Programming 1 to 5‑axis CNC mills and lathes, including multi‑pallet centers.
  • Mastercam programming for aerospace, medical, hydraulic, and mold components.
  • Multi‑axis turning with live tooling, Y‑axis, sub‑spindles, and Swiss lathes.
  • Fixture and tooling optimization delivering measurable cycle‑time and cost reductions.
  • Hard turning to ±0.0001 tolerances and precision metrology practices.
  • CNC control testing, simulator validation, and oscilloscope‑assisted troubleshooting.

Project Background

  • Programmed aerospace components on 5‑axis multi‑pallet mills meeting tight specifications.
  • Built injection molds for single‑use surgical device handles complying with medical standards.
  • Tested new CNC controller software; validated machine functions and reproduced customer issues.
  • Implemented in‑house hard turning, reducing round part finishing costs by 80%.
  • Led process improvements yielding average 35% cycle‑time reductions through tooling and fixture changes.
  • Built and sold a profitable contract machine shop, achieving $600K revenue with a two‑person team.

Key Skills

  • Mastercam | SolidWorks | CAM post‑processing | Haas CNC controls
  • 5‑axis milling | Multi‑pallet machining | Live‑tool turning | Swiss turning
  • Fixture design, tooling optimization, and hard‑turning setups
  • Precision metrology | Tolerances to ±0.0001 | Quality control
  • CNC testing, simulator validation, and oscilloscope troubleshooting
  • Process improvement, cycle‑time reduction, and cost savings initiatives

Awards & Recognition

  • Fundamentals of Engineering certificate
  • OSHA 10
  • Forklift Certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring 26+ years of hands‑on CNC programming and machining across aerospace, medical, hydraulic, and mold environments. Demonstrated ability to cut costs (80% reduction) and cycle times (35% average) through tooling, fixturing, and process changes. Mastercam expertise, multi‑axis machining skills, and CNC control testing experience enable immediate contributions to production and continuous improvement efforts.

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