Professional Resume Template for
Machinist
Dustin R. Miller
Milwaukee, WI
(414) 555-0145
dustin.miller@email.com
linkedin.com/in/dustin-miller | dustinmillerprecision.com
Professional Summary
Methodical Machinist with 5 years of experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines and manual mill/lathe systems within precision manufacturing environments. Proficient in interpreting complex blueprints, writing and editing G-code, and holding tight tolerances down to +/- 0.0002 inches. Successfully reduced part scrap rates by 34% and improved monthly production throughput by 18% through optimized tool path configurations and real-time feeds and speeds calibration. Collaborative team player skilled in utilizing Mastercam, SolidWorks, and precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers.
Work Experience
CNC Machinist — Apex Precision Manufacturing
Milwaukee, WI | June 2023 – Present
- Operated and set up 4-axis and 5-axis Haas CNC milling machines to manufacture aerospace components, maintaining production schedules to achieve 98.4% on-time delivery of parts.
- Calibrated machine tool offsets and adjusted spindle speeds/feeds for 15 production runs daily, reducing cycle times by 14% while milling titanium and stainless steel alloys.
- Programmed and edited G-code files using Mastercam software to resolve complex tool path errors, decreasing machine downtime by 28% across 4 production bays.
- Inspected finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure compliance, achieving a scrap rate of less than 0.5%.
Machinist — Vertex Aerospace Parts
Cleveland, OH | September 2020 – May 2023
- Utilized manual and CNC lathes to machine complex engine components, successfully holding dimensional tolerances within +/- 0.0003 inches for 22 production batches.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to review 45 technical blueprints and CAD models, preventing 12 potential tooling collisions before manufacturing started.
- Reorganized the workstation tooling layout using 5S lean manufacturing methodologies, which reduced daily setup preparation times by 22 minutes per operator.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and fluid checks on 8 high-precision CNC machining centers, decreasing unplanned mechanical breakdowns by 19% over a 12-month period.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College · Milwaukee, WI · 2020
Skills
CNC programming, G-code, M-code, Multi-axis milling, CNC lathe operations, Blueprint reading, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Mastercam, SolidWorks, Precision measurement, Micrometers, Calipers, CMM inspection, Tool setup, Feed and speed calculation, 5S methodologies, Preventative maintenance
Projects
Aerospace Housing Production Optimization
Role: Lead Machinist
Tools: Mastercam, Haas 5-Axis CNC Mill, Vericut
Programmed and verified new tool paths for a complex aerospace housing project, cutting cycle times by 18% and saving $4,500 in tool wear expenses.
CNC Cell Re-organization
Role: Machinist / 5S Coordinator
Tools: SolidWorks, 5S Principles, Excel
Redesigned the layout of 4 CNC machining workstations, reducing operator movement by 30% and saving 15 minutes of setup time per job shift.
Certifications
- NIMS CNC Milling Setup & Operations Certification (2021)
- NIMS CNC Turning Operations Certification (2021)
- Mastercam Certified Professional (MCP) (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native)
- Volunteer Work: Mentored vocational high school students in manual machining safety and blueprint reading (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
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$39,000
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$78,000
Avg:
$56,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of machinists and tool and die makers is projected to decline slightly by 2 percent from 2024 to 2034, primarily due to the rise of automation and computer-aided manufacturing. However, the U.S. job market continues to see strong demand with approximately 34,200 annual openings. These vacancies are driven by retirement waves and the need to replace workers leaving the occupation. Aerospace, medical device, and semiconductor industries remain the top hiring sectors, placing a premium on operators skilled in multi-axis programming.
-2% growth over 10 years (34,200 annual openings)
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