Lathe Operator

CNC Lathe Operator — Alamo Precision Metalworks

San Antonio, TX | July 2023 – Present

• Configured and operated Haas CNC lathes to machine 12,000+ high-precision aerospace components annually, consistently holding dimensional tolerances within +/-0.0005 inches.
• Optimized lathe feed rates and spindle speeds for machining titanium and stainless steel alloys, reducing cutting cycle times by 14% and extending tool insert life by 22%.
• Inspected machined components using micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges, reducing part rejection rates from 4.2% to 0.8% over a 12-month period.
• Programmed and edited G-code and M-code commands directly on Fanuc CNC controllers to correct workpiece alignment offsets, reducing setup scrap waste by 18%.

Machinist Apprentice — Standard Machine Parts

Austin, TX | June 2021 – June 2023

• Operated manual engine lathes and turret lathes to fabricate 450+ custom steel shafts and bushings per month according to detailed engineering blueprint drawings.
• Executed daily pre-operational machine checks and lubrication routines for a fleet of 8 manual lathes, decreasing unscheduled equipment downtime by 15% and saving 12 hours of maintenance labor.
• Utilized dial indicators and thread gauges to verify internal and external thread profiles, achieving a 99.6% quality pass rate on critical customer orders.
• Coordinated with a team of 4 senior machinists to streamline raw material handling and bar feeder loading, improving daily workstation output by 12% and reducing transition lag.

CNC turning, Manual lathes, Blueprint reading, GD&T, Speed and feed optimization, Bore gauges, Micrometers, Calipers, G-code editing, Haas controllers, Fanuc controllers, Mastercam, Threading, Boring, LOTO, OSHA safety standards

Shaft Line Optimization

Role: Lead Lathe Machinist

Tools: Haas CNC Lathe, Dial Indicators, Mastercam, Micrometers

Redesigned the workholding setup for a high-volume rotor shaft production run, reducing cycle times by 18% and scrap rates by 22%.

CNC Cell Reorganization

Role: Apprentice Machinist

Tools: 5S Methodology, Fanuc Controllers, Lean Manufacturing

Reorganized tooling cabinets and raw material flow using 5S principles, cutting average tool changeover time by 3.5 minutes per setup.

• NIMS Level 1 CNC Turning: Operations (2022)
• Haas Certified Basic Lathe Operator (2021)
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (2021)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Basic)
• Affiliations: Member of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice