CNC Machinist
Precision Forge Components · Cleveland, OH
2021 · Present
Set up and operate 3–5 axis CNC mills and lathes for close-tolerance aerospace and industrial components.
Edit G-code and optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, and work offsets while holding ±0.0005" tolerances.
Reduced scrap approximately 18% through setup verification, SPC checks, and root-cause corrective action.
Mentor apprentices on blueprint reading, safe machine operation, and repeatable setup practices.
CNC Operator
Great Lakes Tooling · Cleveland, OH
2018 · 2021
Operated Haas and Mazak CNC equipment across short-run and production work, following documented setup sheets and tooling plans.
Performed first-article inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges; prepared accurate CMM handoffs for quality verification.
Improved on-time delivery by 12% through setup staging, standardized tool organization, and clear shift handoffs.
Collaborated with quality and maintenance teams to resolve dimensional variation and sustain 5S standards.
Machining Apprentice / Journeyman Path
MidWest Manufacturing Apprenticeship · Cleveland, OH
2016 · 2018
Completed structured journeyman-path training in blueprint reading, shop math, and shop safety.
Built foundational skills in manual machining, CNC setup, tool measurement, and basic G-code programming.
Supported experienced machinists with deburring, inspection preparation, tooling changes, and preventive maintenance.