Jason Lavoy
Hanmer
Summary
With a robust background at Talos Steel and proficiency in CNC machining and leadership, I excel in optimizing manufacturing processes and leading teams to exceed production goals. Skilled in blueprint reading and machinery maintenance, my contributions have significantly enhanced efficiency and product quality in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mach/Millwright
Talos Steel
Lively
04.2023 - Current
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
CNC Machine Operator
R.B.D. MANUFACTURING (Reliance Barker Davies)
Greater Sudbury
05.2014 - 02.2023
- Analyzed engineering designs and determined most efficient sequence of operations.
- Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
CNC Machinist
MTI MANUFACTURING
Lively
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
Millright/Machinist
Soo Foundry & Machine
Sault Ste. Marie
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Job Shop enviroment, fast pace, jobs for Essar Steel, Tenaris Tube Mill
- Job Shop enviroment, fast pace, jobs for Essar Steel, Tenaris Tube Mill
CNC Mill Operator, Programmer
Manluk Industries
Wetaskiwin
01.2008 - 01.2009
CNC Mill Operator, Programmer
Alcos Machinery
New Market
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Selected the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Implemented minor machine maintenance such as cleaning and repairing.
- Ensured the machines are properly lubricated and cooled during the machining process.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
CNC Boring Mill Operator
Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd
Wallaceburg
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of plastic injection moulds and die casting dies
- Supplier to Automotive Industry
- Manufacturers of plastic injection moulds and die casting dies
- Supplier to Automotive Industry
CNC Boring Mill Operator
Tooling Technology Centre Inc
Chatham-Kent
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: turnkey tooling packages
- Turnkey tooling packages
Education
Certificate - General Machinist
St Clair College
Wallaceburg01.2000
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Machining
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CNC
- Inspection
- Quality Control
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Reading and interpreting blue prints
- Surf-Cam Software
- Mazatrol
- Mazak Control
- Tool design
- Delcam Powermill software
- Cutter path optimization
- Machine strategy selection
- Conventional milling
- Lathe operations
- Production job setup
- General machinist
- Heidenhein programming
- Leadership
- Mechanical Millwright
- Maintenance checks
- Steel making plant maintenance
- Plastic injection moulds manufacturing
- Die casting dies manufacturing
- Turnkey tooling packages
- CAM software
- Machinery assembly
- Repair work
- Mechanical tools
- Parts repair
- Mechanical tool usage
- Parts installation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Machine repair
- Equipment inspections
- Lubrication procedures
- Equipment set up
- Power tools operation
- Blueprint reading
- Safety procedures
Languages
English, Fluent
Additional Information - Skills And Qualifications
- Responsible for all aspects of CNC machining work
- Reading and interpreting blue prints
- Programmed 2D cutter path on Surf-Cam Software
- Programmed Mazatrol, Mazak Control
- Designed tools to reduce machining operations
- Programmed 3D cutter paths on Delcam Powermill software
- Optimised cutter path for better time consumption and more productivity
- Selected machine strategies best suited for jobs to increase productivity
- Responsible for all conventional milling and lathe operations
- Set up production jobs for more efficiency
- Apprenticed on the floor for three years as a general machinist
- Heidenhein (conversational programming) experience
- Supplied leadership and guidance for other workers
- Work as a mechanical Millright (Field Work)
- Performed proper maintenance checks followed up by maintenance work on machines for efficiency and job productivity
- Maintenance in a steel making plant (DSPC) as a millright
- Manufactured plastic injection moulds and die casting dies
- Supplied the automotive industry total turnkey tooling packages from product development to moulds and all secondary fixtures or machines
- Learned on CAM software and machining operations
Timeline
Mach/Millwright
Talos Steel
04.2023 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
R.B.D. MANUFACTURING (Reliance Barker Davies)
05.2014 - 02.2023
CNC Machinist
MTI MANUFACTURING
01.2013 - 03.2014
Millright/Machinist
Soo Foundry & Machine
01.2010 - 11.2013
CNC Mill Operator, Programmer
Manluk Industries
01.2008 - 01.2009
CNC Mill Operator, Programmer
Alcos Machinery
01.2007 - 01.2008
CNC Boring Mill Operator
Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2005
CNC Boring Mill Operator
Tooling Technology Centre Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
Certificate - General Machinist
St Clair College