CNC Machinist II
Precision Forge Machining · Grand Rapids, MI
Mar, 2021 · Present
Program and run 3- and 4-axis CNC mills (Haas VF-2 / VF-4) and CNC lathes for automotive and medical-device components to ±0.0005 in.
Cut first-pass yield scrap 18% by standardizing tool offsets, probing routines, and in-process gauging.
Mentor two junior machinists on setup sheets, workholding, and machine crash prevention.
Partner with quality on FAIs and CMM reports; maintain AS9100 / ISO 9001 documentation for audited lots.
CNC Operator / Setup
Lakeshore Tool & Die · Holland, MI
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Set up and operated CNC mills and lathes for die components and short-run production (lots of 5–500).
Read blueprints with GD&T; selected cutters, feeds, and speeds for aluminum, steel, and stainless.
Reduced average setup time ~25% by organizing fixtures and writing clearer setup sheets.
Machining Lab Assistant (part-time)
West Michigan Technical College · Grand Rapids, MI
Sep, 2016 · May, 2018
Supported lab instructors with student setups on manual mills/lathes and introductory CNC trainers.
Maintained tooling inventory and helped students interpret prints before first cuts.