CNC Machinist
PrecisionForge Tooling · Detroit, MI
Jun, 2021 · Present
Set up and operate Haas VF-series mills and ST lathes for tight-tolerance aerospace and automotive components, holding ±0.0005 in. on critical features.
Perform first-article inspection and in-process checks with CMM reports, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges; document results to AS9100 procedures.
Edit Mastercam toolpaths and G-code offsets, troubleshoot tool wear, and cut average setup time 14% through standardized work instructions.
Reduced scrap 18% year over year by tightening SPC checks, improving fixture alignment, and coaching a three-person second shift on 5S and safe work practices.
Junior CNC Operator
Great Lakes Metalworks · Warren, MI
Jul, 2018 · May, 2021
Performed tooling changes, work offsets, and program edits on Okuma and Haas CNC equipment for low-volume automotive components.
Completed SPC checks, micrometer and caliper inspections, and visual checks to keep production within print and control-plan requirements.
Partnered with senior machinists to improve tool life 12%, maintain clean setups, and safely train new operators on lockout/tagout and 5S.
Machining Apprentice
Motor City Precision · Dearborn, MI
Aug, 2016 · Jun, 2018
Supported machinists with material prep, deburring, tool presetting, and safe machine loading while completing a structured shop apprenticeship.
Read mechanical drawings and work instructions, learned basic G-code, and maintained accurate travelers for prototype and repair work.
Built foundational skills in GD&T, precision measurement, coolant management, and preventive maintenance.