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Oversee 12 lathes at the Kitchener facilityConsult for turning operations on Mazak machining centersSource and procure tooling for new projectsDesign and manufacturer specialty tooling for unique machining situationsUse online databases to determine best grade of cutting tool applicable for heat-treated steels, aluminum, titanium, and other super alloysCoordinate with tooling suppliers for testing and developing solutions for complex machining scenariosConsult with engineering department to create robust machining processesCreate, manage and distribute setup packages based on production loadEnsure programs released to shop floor met current revision standardsOptimize existing programs manually to improve performance on shop floorCreate and verify new programs using Catia and Vericut software

Setup and run a variety of CNC mills and lathes including vertical and gap bed lathesCreate an efficient process through tool testing and manual editing of programsFinish large and complex parts after heat treat to fine tolerancesMaintain strict documentation to ITAR and U.S. Military standards

Provide technical assistance and trouble shoot any issues in lathe departmentMake recommendations on machining process to programming and engineering departmentComplete difficult rework projects to save non-conforming parts from being scrapped

Create, manage and distribute setup packages based on production loadEnsure programs released to shop floor met current revision standardsOptimize existing programs manually to improve performance on shop floorCreate and verify new programs using Catia and Vericut software

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Displayed confidence on a variety of machines and quickly given more difficult tasksSuccessfully challenged level 2, level 3 and Certificate of Qualification tests to obtain license

Red Seal General Machinist

Mechanical Technician –Tool & Die (Co-Op) Diploma