Lead CNC Machinist / Programmer

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3825814

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3825814

SENIOR CNC MACHINIST | PROTOTYPE & R&D SPECIALIST | 3–5 AXIS MILLING, LATHES & GRINDING

Core Expertise

  • Prototype and short-run CNC machining for R&D and aerospace applications with high repeatability.
  • Full CNC setup and tooling selection for vertical 3–5 axis mills, horizontals, and lathes.
  • G- and M-code programming, manual edits, and conversational programming across multiple controls.
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) and GD&T-driven inspection to ensure part tolerance conformity.
  • Process documentation, operator training, and shop setup to support low-volume, high-mix production.

Project Background

  • Programmed and machined one-off and short-run components for semiconductor and precision manufacturing.
  • Supported rapid design iteration with engineering teams to validate prototypes and refine designs.
  • Executed precision machining and surface grinding on stainless, aluminum, titanium, and Inconel parts.
  • Developed custom fixtures enabling complex multi-axis geometry on limited-axis equipment.
  • Performed first-article inspections and traceable documentation for scientific and regulated projects.

Key Skills

  • Esprit | Fusion 360 | SolidWorks | AutoCAD
  • Fanuc | Yasnac | Haas | Heidenhain | Fadal
  • G-code & M-code programming | Conversational programming | CNC program editing
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) | GD&T | Blueprint interpretation
  • Vertical 3–5 axis mills | Horizontal mills | CNC lathes | Surface grinding
  • Prototype manufacturing | Short-run production | Process documentation & operator training

Education

  • Drafting and AutoCAD coursework — Solano Community College
  • High School Diploma — Armijo High School

Awards & Recognition

  • Esprit programming certification
  • Fusion 360 programming certification
  • GD&T certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring 30 years of hands-on CNC and prototype machining across aerospace, semiconductor, and national laboratory environments. Proven to deliver precise R&D and short-run components, including custom-fixtured multi-axis work completed under tight timeframes and parts held to ±0.005 tolerances. Skilled in full setups, multi-control programming, FAI/GD&T, and developing shop processes—ideal for a lead machinist or first-hire to establish reliable prototype operations.

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