About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1926063
SENIOR MACHINIST & MACHINE SHOP MANAGER | CNC, 5-AXIS & TOOLING
Core Expertise
- Precision CNC machining and fixturing across mills, lathes, and 5-axis centers.
- Machine shop leadership managing teams up to 15 machinists and supervisors.
- Tight-tolerance fabrication for aerospace and defense components; routinely achieves 2/10k tolerances.
- CAD/CAM programming and tooling development using Mastercam, OpenMind, CamWorks, SolidWorks.
- Lean implementation and KPI focus: on-time delivery, scrap reduction, takt time, continuous improvement.
Project Background
- Led production of precision components for major aerospace and space programs under controlled conditions.
- Managed high-volume manufacturing at food-equipment and industrial component plants, ensuring 100% on-time delivery.
- Directed tooling design, heat treatment, EDM, grinding, and die-casting support for production lines.
- Built and ran a contract machine shop business, handling operations, quoting, quality, and staffing.
- Implemented Lean systems, Certified Operator program, 5S, Kaizen, and daily management for process stability.
Key Skills
- Haas | Mori Seiki | Mazak | Okuma | 5-axis machining
- Mastercam | OpenMind | CamWorks | SolidWorks | GD&T
- ERP: JobBOSS | Global shop systems | Oracle
- Lean manufacturing | Six Sigma Green Belt | 5S | Kaizen | SPC
- Tooling design | EDM | Heat treatment | Grinding | Die casting support
Education
- A.A.S., Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing — Citrus College
Awards & Recognition
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- NTMA instructor — hands-on CNC and fabrication training
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned machining leader with over four decades of hands-on CNC and shop management experience. They combine aerospace-level precision (regularly achieving 2/10k tolerances) with proven lean and KPI-driven production improvements across high-volume and contract environments. Technical strengths include CAD/CAM programming, ERP shop systems, and 5-axis machining, paired with a respectful, mentorship-driven leadership style. Well suited to lead machine shop operations and drive measurable gains in quality, delivery, and efficiency.
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