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Dylan Hughes

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Skilled Machinist with 10+ years of experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precise parts. Experienced at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Looking to advance my skillset into Plumbing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

Perfomance Manufacturing
Kelowna, British Columbia
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve production workflows and processes.
  • Trained apprentice machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Programmed CNC machines using GibbsCam.
  • Designed fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
  • Operated Haas VF3 vertical milling machine to produce precision components for manufacturing processes.
  • Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.

CNC Machinist

Nechako Mechanical LTD
Vanderhoof, BC
07.2015 - 07.2023
  • Create accurate machine parts requiring tolerances as low as .0004" using an Okuma CNC Vertical Mill, Okuma Turret lathe with live tooling and Y axis. Proficient in manual machines, including lathe and mill.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using Micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
  • Experience with MIG welding to provide clamping fixtures and repairs.
  • Read and interpret blueprints.
  • Maintained machines to minimize repair costs.
  • Actively made operational improvements to minimize cutting time and extend the life of tooling.
  • Worked with a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, and plastic.

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
Kelowna, Canada
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
  • Worked in team-based systems to complete benchmark client frequency daily.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.

Education

Red Seal - Machinist

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
04.2020

High School Diploma -

Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Kelowna, BC
06.2013

Skills

  • Safety and compliance
  • Operational Improvements
  • Manual Machining
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • CNC programming
  • Effective communication

Timeline

CNC Machinist

Perfomance Manufacturing
07.2023 - 06.2025

CNC Machinist

Nechako Mechanical LTD
07.2015 - 07.2023

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
07.2013 - 07.2015

Red Seal - Machinist

British Columbia Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Dylan Hughes