Ivan Castillo
La Mirada
Summary
Professional machinist with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining precision equipment. Skilled in CNC programming, blueprint reading, and quality control, delivering consistent results. Strong team collaborator known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to meet production goals while ensuring safety and accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Moog Military Aircraft
02.2021 - Current
- Setup and operates proficiently on different types of manual controlled or CNC machines such as: Profiling, Milling, Turning, Drilling and Grinding, producing quality production hardware.
- Plan sequence of operation using available tooling or improving tooling as necessary.
- Able to work from operation sheets, blueprints and engineering instructions.
- Work with engineering, to help improve processes and the efficiency of the department.
- Meet production time standards on work assignments.
- Apply good knowledge of practical shop mathematics.
- Use a wide variety of shop precision measuring instruments for setting up and checking work, including comparator charts for first piece buy-off and in-process monitoring of hardware.
- Perform block checks on NC or CNC machines and detects errors in tapes to prevent scrap.
- Assist NC Programming Department using edits to resolve errors in a timely manner as required.
- Perform other work of comparable or lesser difficulty as required.
- Operator Program and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Work in a team environment, and participate in the planning, problem solving and implementation of solutions to ensure team success.
- Perform other work as required
Machinist
Qed inc
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Machine parts and tools using precision computer equipment.
- Set up, adjust and maintain all equipment used in their daily job activities.
- Once the parts or tools have been produced, CNC Machinists inspect the finished products to ensure they meet all specifications.
Machinist
C &D Zodiac
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Read and interpret blueprints to comprehend work orders.
- Plan machining activities keeping in mind the work orders and engineering plans.
- Refer to specifications, drawings and reference planes to understand the project effectively.
- Work with geometric dimensions and tolerances to plan machining activities.
- Enter instructions and program mills and lathes including reference points to ensure smooth running of the machine.
- Meet tolerance environments of the machine by setting gauges and measuring instruments appropriately.
- Perform preventative and regular maintenance on machines, equipment and tools used in all processes.
- Follow the machining process from the very beginning to the end to ensure quality of parts.
- Troubleshoot machining problems during processes to ensure efficacy of procedure.
- Ensure that all CNC machines are lubricated properly before each processes initiation.
- Create appropriate labor and time reports by following instructions provided by superiors.
- Complete all reports and other paperwork associated with machining projects in process.
Machine Operator and Set up
UTC Aerospace Systems
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Operate all CNC & non-CNC machinery within one year of hire.
- Operate gauges.
- Perform limited machine setups.
- Blueprint reading, GD&T.
- Learn all MES/ERP transactions.
- Complete all logs/forms required, perform periodic PM on all equipment, follow SOPs & WI's, maintain 5s standards.
Machine Operator
Vescio Machine Incorp.
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Operate CNC machines, perform minor set-ups.
- Inspection of parts; 1st article inspection, in process inspection, and final inspection.
- Use of calipers, micrometers, and CMM.
- Perform tool changes and interpret blueprints on a daily basis.
Lube Technician
Burt Toyota
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Injects grease into units, such as springs, universal joints, and steering knuckles, using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
- Inspects fluid levels of steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, differential, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Check air pressure of tires, lubricate moving parts with specific lubricants, drain oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
- Spray leaf springs with lubricant, using spray gun, replace oil and air filters, inspects all vehicles for additional repairs needed along with other mechanical duties.
Education
No Degree - MACHINIST
NTMA TRAINING CENTERS
Norwalk, CANo Degree - NTMA
NTMA TRAINING CENTERS
Santa Fe Springs, CA10-2019
High School Diploma -
La Mirada Highschool
La Mirada, CA06-2007
Skills
- Multi-axis machining
- Equipment set up
- Cycle time reduction
- Final inspection
- Feed rate optimization
- Fixture design
- Precision machining
- Precision measurement
- In-process inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- G-code programming
- Blueprint interpretation
Timeline
Machinist
Moog Military Aircraft
02.2021 - Current
Machinist
Qed inc
08.2017 - 02.2021
Machinist
C &D Zodiac
08.2015 - 07.2017
Machine Operator and Set up
UTC Aerospace Systems
12.2012 - 08.2015
Machine Operator
Vescio Machine Incorp.
01.2009 - 12.2012
Lube Technician
Burt Toyota
01.2007 - 12.2008
No Degree - MACHINIST
NTMA TRAINING CENTERS
No Degree - NTMA
NTMA TRAINING CENTERS
High School Diploma -
La Mirada Highschool
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