About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1924476
R&D MACHINIST | CNC PROGRAMMING | SOLIDWORKS & SOLIDCAM | PRECISION MACHINING
Core Expertise
- R&D machining for product development and prototype optimization using CAD-to-CAM workflows.
- CNC programming and operation with experience on Haas mills and lathes.
- SolidWorks CAD and SolidCAM CAM for part modeling, toolpaths, and manufacturability.
- Precision manual machining, chambering, barrel fitting, assembly, and functional test protocols.
- Quality inspection, GD&T interpretation, tolerance stacks, and design for manufacturing/assembly.
Project Background
- Developed machining processes for R&D projects, translating prototypes into producible work instructions.
- Led a gunsmithing team performing custom machining, assembly, and safety/function testing.
- Programmed CNC toolpaths and optimized cycle times using SolidCAM workflows on shop hardware.
- Managed serialized and non-serialized inventory and maintained equipment through preventative repairs.
- Applied 3D printing and post-processing techniques to accelerate prototyping and iteration cycles.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | SolidCAM
- CNC Programming | Haas mill & lathe operation | G-code
- Manual machining | Precision measuring | Chambering & barrel fitting
- Quality inspection | GD&T | Tolerance analysis
- DFM & DFA | Prototype-to-production process development
- 3D printing | Post-processing | Rapid prototyping
- Equipment maintenance | Preventative maintenance | Shop safety
Education
- A.S., Small Business Administration/Management — Community College of Allegheny County
- Certificate, Gunsmithing (precision measuring and machining) — Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Awards & Recognition
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
- Certified SolidCAM Associate (CSCA)
Why Interview this Candidate?
Brings over a decade of hands-on machining and gunsmithing experience with roughly seven years focused on CNC programming. Certified in SolidWorks and SolidCAM, they bridge CAD/CAM and shop-floor execution while applying GD&T and DFM principles to deliver reliable prototypes and production parts. Demonstrated leadership in small teams and equipment maintenance enables rapid onboarding and continuous manufacturing improvements.
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