Robert Lutz Email & Phone Number

Lynchburg, Va

• Using Esprit Cam software: Create new part programs, evaluate, edit, improve and archive CNC programs• Using MasterCam software: Create new part programs, evaluate, edit, improve and archive CNC Laser programs• Using Inventor CAD software: Create part models/drawings, production models/drawings and assembly layout models/drawings used in programming and production.• Continuous Improvement PDCA team leader • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to select tooling, improve manufacturing process, layouts and programs for efficiency and quality• Provide Cost Benefit Analyses concerning tooling for the Parts Manager as requested • Developed and continue to improve “setup” Excel spread sheets to determine accurate setup times required at individual work centers• Use Lean Manufacturing and SMED principles to improve productivity• Developed work center specific standard tooling lists for use by Manufacturing Engineers in creating processes and CNC programs• Work with Engineering to evaluate products and tolerances for improved quality and ease of manufacture as needed• Work with Research & Development to evaluate and improve new products, manufacturing processes and quality as requested• Work with Quality Assurance to improve quality and manufacturing processes• Make minor improvements to CMM programs as needed to ensure current revisions are being met, improve program accuracy and usability• Set-up and manufacture products to exacting specifications and current revisions• Inspect parts manually or with a CMM as needed• Work closely with Parts Manager and Machinist on all shifts to achieve productivity and “on-time” delivery goals• Train employees in program editing, set-up, operation, inspection and all other aspects pertinent to quality manufacturing• Create Excel spread sheets to discern and track production and QA information• Track daily productivity and “on-time” completion of shop orders in my work area using Excel spread sheets

Bedford, Va

• Coordinate and supervise production personnel in conjunction with plant manager• Verify production numbers submitted by previous shifts for communication to upper management in daily staff meetings to establish best practices and priorities for that days fabrication• Synchronize materials, tooling, machinery and personnel to maximize efficient operation of the machine shop with an emphasis on accurate scheduling and on-time production• Initiated in-process inspection reports to be used by machine shop personnel to ensure quality control measures were met or exceeded• Create, archive and update CNC programs utilizing MasterCAM software• Design and manufacture fixtures, jigs, etc., utilizing MasterCAM software per internal and client specifications• Assess and troubleshoot tooling needs for scheduled production• Responsible for set-up, training and production for all CNC equipment• Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality• Inspect parts on CMM as needed• Train other employees in programming, set-up, operation, inspection and all other aspects pertinent to quality manufacturing• Set-up and manufacture products to exacting specifications during excess demand

Journeyman Card, Computer Numerically Controlled (Cnc) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, College

High School, General Education Diploma, 3.0

Activities and Societies: Wrestling, BandAthlete of the Year, State Wrestling Champion 1979