About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 935468
SENIOR MACHINIST & DESIGNER | CAD/CAM | CNC PROGRAMMING & MACHINE SETUP
Core Expertise
- CNC programming and operation on Haas and Fanuc-controlled mills, lathes, and Swiss screw machines.
- Mechanical design using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Mastercam to produce robust, manufacturable parts.
- Advanced machine setup, fixturing, and process optimization for multi-axis precision machining.
- Developing production standards, shop floor controls, and safety integration for consistent manufacturing quality.
- Coaching technicians and leading small teams to improve skills, throughput, and part quality.
Project Background
- Managed manufacturing operations for a specialty marine manufacturer, establishing production standards and shop floor controls.
- Designed chassis, fixtures, and tooling for a small racing vehicle builder using CAD and CAM.
- Produced CAM programs and CNC setups translating designs into efficient shop workflows and reliable parts.
- Integrated safety features into new product designs to comply with regulations and improve operator protection.
- Designed and fabricated precision two-stroke racing engines, demonstrating end-to-end CAD design and hands-on machining.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Fusion 360 | Mastercam — 3D modeling, assembly design, and CAM path generation.
- Haas CNC | Fanuc controls | 3–5 axis machining | Swiss screw machines | Multi-axis strategies.
- Manual machining | Mills | Lathes | Grinding machines — precision handwork and finishing practices.
- Advanced machine setup | Fixturing | Tooling design | Process optimization for repeatable, high-quality parts.
- CNC programming | Conversational programming | Post-processing | Shop workflow integration and documentation.
- Welding & fabrication: GTAW and SMAW certifications (2G/3G) across aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel.
Education
- Completed machine technology coursework and certifications — Fullerton College
Awards & Recognition
- Certifications: SolidWorks Certification, Mastercam Certification, Haas CNC Certificate, CNC Operator Skills Certificate.
- Machine setup and machining credentials: Machine Technologies Level I; Advanced Machine Setup training.
- Welding certifications: GTAW (Aluminum, Stainless, Carbon) 2G/3G; SMAW 2G/3G for structural welding.
Why Interview this Candidate?
A senior machinist-designer with 10+ years blending CAD-driven design and hands-on CNC/manual machining. They deliver manufacturable designs, optimized CAM programs, and robust machine setups that improve throughput and part quality. Proven record establishing production standards, integrating safety, and mentoring technicians to elevate shop capability.
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