CNC Lathe Setup/ Lead Operator

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3823984

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3823984

CNC SETUP & PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST | DUAL-SPINDLE LATHES, LIVE TOOLING & QUALITY CONTROL

Core Expertise

  • CNC lathe setup and programming with over 20 years' experience in production and job shops.
  • Dual-spindle lathes, live tooling, and bar feeder integration for high-volume precision runs.
  • Machine-level programming and program editing across Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, and Okuma controls.
  • First-article validation and in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
  • Troubleshooting and machine repair to minimize downtime and sustain production schedules.

Project Background

  • Set up and produced first articles for inspection on dual-spindle and live-tooling lathes.
  • Programmed machines from scratch and edited existing programs to meet tight tolerances.
  • Machined aerospace and industrial components in steel, stainless, aluminum, Inconel, Monel, plastics.
  • Supported production through accurate setups, tooling selection, offsets management, and operator guidance.
  • Performed machine repairs and subcontractor support to reduce equipment downtime and speed recovery.

Key Skills

  • CNC setup & programming | Lathe & mill | Program editing | Mazatrol | Mastercam
  • Controls: Fanuc | Haas | Okuma | Mori Seiki | Doosan
  • Dual-spindle lathes | Live tooling | LNS bar feeders | Boring mills
  • Inspection: First-article | In-process inspection | Micrometers | Calipers | Gauges
  • Materials: Steel | Stainless steel | Aluminum | Inconel | Monel | Plastics
  • Blueprint reading | GD&T | Tooling selection | Offsets management | Troubleshooting

Why Interview this Candidate?

An experienced CNC setup/programmer with deep dual-spindle and live-tooling expertise and a proven track record in first-article and in-process inspection. Capable of programming from scratch at the machine, optimizing setups for production, and reducing downtime through hands-on troubleshooting. Ready to step into a lead operator or setup role and deliver immediate value to precision machining teams.

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