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✰ CNC Machinist ✰ Programmer Supervisor ✰ Technical Drawings & Schematics ✰ Grinding & Welding Operations ✰ Tool, Jig and Die Maker ✰ Maintenance & Repairs ✰ Bringing +20 Years Practical Experience ✰ at Machine Makers
Location: New Zealand 10 work roles 3 schools
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✰ CNC Machinist ✰ Programmer Supervisor ✰ Technical Drawings & Schematics ✰ Grinding & Welding Operations ✰ Tool, Jig and Die Maker ✰ Maintenance & Repairs ✰ Bringing +20 Years Practical Experience ✰
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Robert Dobson is listed as ✰ CNC Machinist ✰ Programmer Supervisor ✰ Technical Drawings & Schematics ✰ Grinding & Welding Operations ✰ Tool, Jig and Die Maker ✰ Maintenance & Repairs ✰ Bringing +20 Years Practical Experience ✰ at Machine Makers, a with 6 employees, based in New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Robert Dobson.

Robert Dobson previously worked as Computer Numerical Control Machinist programmer (fusion 360) at Machine Makers and CNC Setter, Programmer Supervisor at Knorr-Bremse. Robert Dobson holds Trade Tool Jig & Die Maker, Engineering, Red Seal from Merseta.

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I am a well orientated and professional Toolmaker with 21 years of CNC programming, setting and operating various machine operating systems and 14 years of post-graduate experience and conventional machines in a highly skilled environment. I am highly motivated, results-driven, and excellent at solving complex problems with minimum supervision. A portion of my experience includes assembly line work, with proven experience meeting tight timelines and budgets to drive complex projects to successful completion.An extremely skilled and detail-oriented toolmaker who is capable of accurately analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of issues using advanced equipment and comprehensive checklists. Bringing forth extensive hands-on experience with machine operating and setting, in accordance with all mandatory on inspections. A strong communicator, able to address all client’s questions and concerns. Committed to optimal customer service and the proper maintenance and repairs of tools. I am able to do almost any type of repair that I am tasked with. It is my intention to find employment within an engineering firm that enables me to utilize my talents while further sharpening my existing skills. I am also eager to partner with an enterprise to achieve long-term success.

Listed skills include Cnc Mill Programming, Fanuc Programming, Cnc Lathe Programming, Process Improvement, and 4 others.

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Machine Makers
Machine Makers
✰ CNC Machinist ✰ Programmer Supervisor ✰ Technical Drawings & Schematics ✰ Grinding & Welding Operations ✰ Tool, Jig and Die Maker ✰ Maintenance & Repairs ✰ Bringing +20 Years Practical Experience ✰
Auckland
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Computer Numerical Control Machinist Programmer (Fusion 360)

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New Zealand

CNC lathe Machinist Programmer, prototype products machining parts to close tolerance from models on Fusion 360

Oct 2022 - Present

Cnc Setter, Programmer Supervisor

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Modify & Capture new cycle times for when blueprints drawings change from the engineering department. Supervise Operators & Ensure that product quality is maintained throughout the production Run. Main responsibilities include:• Set-Up & Programming production CNC lathe to customer’s specifications• Ensure relative machines running nightshift has enough stock material & first-off.• Perform inspection functions using complex precision measuring tools, gauges and equipment to ensure job completion accuracy. • Sit with the planner and making sure that the month's production demand been met with job cycle times is longest & planning accordantly. • Making of turning fixtures & programs for prototype as per engineering drawings• Assisting quality on machines methods for parts where radius & angles not met to drawings because of machine processes.• Assist in the training of new students’ workforce to ensure they meet a high standard of work to the company.

Oct 2016 - Jun 2022

Production Technician/ Toolmaker

Auto Industrial
Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

Cnc Machinist

Quantum Auto Motive

Rosslyn Gauteng

The program, set and operate Tool Room CNC Lathe Fanuc O-T and Siemens 820d. Training Production Floor Setters machine setup and programming. Main responsibilities include:• Implement cost-saving improvements on the shop floor for Insert usage. • Ensure speeds and feeds are correct in accordance with the grade of insert used on the production floor.• Improve cycle time on lathe’s on the production floor (23 CNC lathes)• Backup up all CNC programs on to computer supplied by company. • Programming production CNC lathe• Tool Room work consists of making new development tooling, special components, Machining spare forming Rollers for Metal spinning CNC (POLY’V’) on the production floor.• Assist on a new tool tryout, changing profiles on CAD machine parts modified.• Stand in as tool room supervisor when manager not at work.

Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

Tool Room Foreman Process Engineer

Ig Tooling

Alrode Gauteng

The program, set and operate Tool Room CNC machining centre Fanuc O-Ti and Robostar EDM Wirecutter. Main responsibilities include:• Backup up all CNC programs on to computer supplied by the company. • Hand out job cards to toolmakers for tools of repairing. Data capturing job cards on jobs that have been done and costing of spares that has been used. • Ensure production gets the correct tooling as per the production planning sheet.• Creating maintenance history records for all press tooling (capturing tool costing & person who repaired tool (for disciplinary action purpose) • Diagnoses tool problems, preventative maintenance on all press tooling • Upholding welding Fixtures and building new tools and fixtures. • Kaizen meetings (technical department, production and customer complaints)• Provide cost analysis on tools that require re-manufactured and on parts required and active planning chart to keep progress on tools being repaired or newly build (action plans)

Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

Cnc Programmer

Program and set CNC machining centre Fanuc O-Ti and vertical boring mills. Main responsibilities include:• Backup up all CNC programs on to computers supplied by the company. • Always on standby • In charge of all one-off components • Measured boggy frames with faro portable arm (Delcam CAD to capture sizes)

Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

Toolmaker

Kk Shelving
Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

General Manager

Rd Fab & Machining
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

Production Technician/ Toolmaker

Auto Industrial

Ensure the quality and production targets is met as per customer. CNC and time improvements. Testing of new inserts and methods to bring down the cost. Main responsibilities include:• Creating job cards on Mynts maintenance computer program • Programming and setting on 5 axes Deckel Maho machining center using Delcam computer programming. • Promote good housekeeping. • Programming, setting and operating of 3 axes lathe (on machine programming) Daewoo puma lathe Fanuc 21ti. • Programming, setting and operating Hyundai/Kia boring mill Lathe (on machine programming) Fanuc 21 TI• Programming, setting and operating Haas machining center Heidenhein control panel.

Feb 2001 - Feb 2003
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Robert Dobson education

Trade Tool Jig & Die Maker, Engineering, Red Seal

Merseta

Cnc Turning Programming

Tshwane Technologies Technicon

Matric

Rhodesfield High
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Robert Dobson works for Machine Makers.

What is Robert Dobson's role at Machine Makers?

Robert Dobson is listed as ✰ CNC Machinist ✰ Programmer Supervisor ✰ Technical Drawings & Schematics ✰ Grinding & Welding Operations ✰ Tool, Jig and Die Maker ✰ Maintenance & Repairs ✰ Bringing +20 Years Practical Experience ✰ at Machine Makers.

Where is Robert Dobson based?

Robert Dobson is based in New Zealand while working with Machine Makers.

What companies has Robert Dobson worked for?

Robert Dobson has worked for Machine Makers, Knorr-Bremse, Auto Industrial, Quantum Auto Motive, and Ig Tooling.

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What schools did Robert Dobson attend?

Robert Dobson holds Trade Tool Jig & Die Maker, Engineering, Red Seal from Merseta.

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Robert Dobson is listed with skills including Cnc Mill Programming, Fanuc Programming, Cnc Lathe Programming, Process Improvement, Wire Eroder Programming, Mastercam, Heidenhyne Programming, and Siemens Programming.

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