CNC Machinist
Precision Alloy Works · Milwaukee, WI
Jan, 2022 · Present
• Program and operate 3-/5-axis CNC mills and lathes using Fanuc and Haas controls.
• Hold ±0.0005" tolerances on aerospace and medical parts while maintaining a scrap rate under 0.8%.
• Mentor 2 apprentices on setups, probing, and first-article inspection.
CNC Operator
Lakeshore Metal Fab · Racine, WI
Jun, 2019 · Dec, 2021
• Ran production jobs on Haas VF mills; cut cycle time approximately 15% through toolpath tweaks.
• Performed in-process checks with micrometers and bore gauges, with CMM support for critical features.
• Maintained setup sheets and partnered with quality to resolve dimensional variation before final inspection.
Machine Shop Helper / Apprentice
Midwest Tool & Die (contract) · Milwaukee, WI
2017 · 2019
• Deburred machined components, prepared fixtures, and staged materials for daily production runs.
• Learned blueprint reading, GD&T basics, safe machine-shop practices, and disciplined 5S organization.
• Supported senior machinists with tool changes, inspection prep, and repeatable setup documentation.