JAMES LAHEY
Guelph
Summary
Experienced in setting up and operating CNC machinery for peak performance. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve machine malfunctions quickly. Solid grasp of precision calibration and maintenance practices to uphold superior production quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Flowserve Canada
04.2021 - Current
- Set up and operate HAAS Lathe and Milling CNC machines
- Calculate and set controls to regulate machine speeds, feeds, depths and required surface finishes
- Operate various machines simultaneously to produce precision parts to tolerances and specifications
- Reviewed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and calculate tolerances and dimensions
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate part production.
CNC Machinist
Vac Developments
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Set up and operate Mazak 5-Axis Vortex CNC machines
- Set up machine parameters and programs
- Verified tool sequences, tool paths and collision avoidance
- Preventative maintenance and quality control responsibilities
- Performed final inspection with precision machining tools
- Work independently machining aerospace components
- Quality Control Responsibilities
Machinist
Saltworks Technologies
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Set up and operate CNC machines
- Program and part editing using SolidWorks
- Set up machine parameters and programs
- Verified tool sequences, tool paths and collision avoidance
- Preventative maintenance and quality control responsibilities
- Setup, operate and maintain Water Jet CNC machine using specialty Flow path and Flow cut programming
- Trained employees on work place safety, machining procedures and workshop policy
- Collaborated daily with management to coordinate job tasks
CNC Machinist
Gottics Industries
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Identified and set up CNC cutting tools and tool holders
- Set machine parameters using Fanuc & Fadal control systems
- Positioned and aligned work pieces in CNC machines
- Verified tool sequences, tool paths and collision avoidance
- Monitored CNC machine process, made adjustments to tooling and corrected offsets
- Performed final inspection with precision machining tools
- Manual horizontal milling and engine lathe setup and operations
- Set-up and operated CNC Machine lathe and mil
- Reviewed set-up instructions and specifications
- Loaded programs and adjusted programs where necessary
- Positioned and secured indexing table of machines
- Entered commands to activate the machine that aligned an indexing table and parts under the spindle, selected tooling, and machined specified dimensions, locations, and sequences
- Quality Control responsibilities
Tool Die Maker
Diemedic Tool and Machine Ltd.
04.2011
- Assisted with the construction of a wide variety of ordinary tools, dies, jig and fixtures to as low as (±0.0002) tolerances
- Assisted with development work, lay-out and tool room operations
- Assisted with skill fitting, timing adjustments, tool proving and repairs
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
- Manual horizontal milling and engine lathe setup and operations
Education
Apprentice Diploma - Machining/Tool and Die
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ONOntario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - undefined
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Waterloo, ON05.2006
Skills
- CNC machine setup
- Machine tool calibration
- Tool selection expertise
- Precision in machine control calculations
- CNC machine diagnostics
- Program validation
- Achieving precise tolerances in first-off parts
- Accurate measurement techniques
- Quality inspection processes
- Quality Control Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Certified in rig and crane safety
- CAM Software Experienced
- Proficient in hand tools
- Print Reading / GD&T
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Flowserve Canada
04.2021 - Current
CNC Machinist
Vac Developments
01.2020 - 03.2021
Machinist
Saltworks Technologies
09.2014 - 12.2019
Tool Die Maker
Diemedic Tool and Machine Ltd.
04.2011
CNC Machinist
Gottics Industries
01.2011 - 06.2014
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - undefined
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Apprentice Diploma - Machining/Tool and Die
Conestoga College
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