Lead CNC Machinist, Aerospace Lathe and Mill Operations Resume Niko Gibbs Lead CNC Machinist, Aerospace Lathe and Mill Operations (316) 555-7428 niko.gibbs@example.com linkedin.com/example/nikogibbs Wichita, KS 67202 STRENGTHS Complex Setup Judgment When documentation was incomplete, created workable setups, fixtures, and tooling that gave teammates a repeatable path forward. Engineering Partnership Raised drawing and manufacturability concerns early. That conversation helped protect material, timing, and confidence in final parts. Practical Mentoring Newer machinists received calm guidance during difficult setups, inspection checks, and troubleshooting. Questions became safer and more productive. Quality Discipline Used CMM data, precision instruments, SPC, and calibration awareness to catch process drift before it became a larger issue. Production Adaptability When prototype demand shifted, reorganized priorities and tooling choices so development work and scheduled production could move together. SKILLS CNC lathes CNC mills I.G.F. functions EDGE CAM CNC programming Machine setups Prototype machining Experimental machining Blueprint interpretation Shop mathematics Trigonometry SPC CMM inspection Precision measuring Lean manufacturing LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 9.7 Years Lead CNC Machinist, Aerospace Components at Skyline Precision Aerostructures (3.4 Years) Senior CNC Machinist, Aerospace Hardware at Vector Flight Components (3.2 Years) CNC Machinist, Precision Manufacturing at High Plains Aerospace Manufacturing (1.6 Years) Machinist, CNC and Manual Operations at Central Plains Machine Works (1.5 Years) SUMMARY Advanced CNC machinist with 10 years of progressive experience supporting aerospace and precision manufacturing operations. Programs, sets up, and operates CNC lathes and mills, including I.G.F. functions , EDGE CAM, complex workholding, prototype machining, and experimental development. Applies shop mathematics, trigonometry, metals knowledge, and practical tooling judgment when formal process documentation is incomplete. Interprets blueprints, engineering specifications , quality directives, charts, sketches, and verbal instructions with care. Performs dimensional inspection using gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, surface plate techniques, and CMM data. Partners with engineering on drawing issues, manufacturability, tooling design, process control, SPC, calibration, lean improvement, and production priorities. Mentors machinists through difficult setups, safe equipment practices, inspection methods, and practical troubleshooting, helping teams deliver accurate parts with steady quality. EXPERIENCE Lead CNC Machinist, Aerospace Components Skyline Precision Aerostructures May 2023 - Present Wichita, KS Leads complex lathe and mill operations for precision aerospace components, balancing prototype development, scheduled production, engineering coordination, quality control, mentoring, and changing workload priorities. Balanced prototype machining with scheduled production using clear workload priorities and controlled CNC setups. Generated I.G.F. lathe programs and EDGE CAM toolpaths for challenging aerospace geometries and first piece approval. Built jigs, fixtures , and temporary tooling when incomplete documentation required practical process development decisions. Raised drawing conflicts with engineering before material commitment, preventing avoidable manufacturability and process problems. Verified dimensions through CMM, micrometers, calipers, gages, comparators, and surface plate inspection methods. Mentored newer machinists on safe setups, inspection technique, troubleshooting, and disciplined machine operation. Senior CNC Machinist, Aerospace Hardware Vector Flight Components February 2020 - April 2023 Tulsa, OK Supported multiple CNC lathes and mills for close tolerance aerospace hardware, combining programming , prototype work, process troubleshooting, inspection, lean improvement, and hands on training. Adapted tooling and cutting strategies across multiple CNC machines for changing materials and part geometries. Edited EDGE CAM and control programs, applying trigonometry to resolve setup and dimensional challenges. Machined prototype and experimental parts from drawings, sketches, specifications, and engineering direction. Corrected tooling, workholding, dimensional, and sequence problems with minimal supervisory guidance during production. Used precision instruments, CMM data, and SPC trends to identify process drift before nonconformance grew. Improved setup organization and tooling readiness while training machinists in inspection and practical troubleshooting. CNC Machinist, Precision Manufacturing High Plains Aerospace Manufacturing June 2018 - January 2020 Oklahoma City, OK Operated and set up CNC mills and lathes for precision components, building capability through increasingly complex assignments, inspection control, equipment care, safety, and process improvement. Set up CNC mills and lathes for precision components with accurate offsets, tooling, and machining sequences. Interpreted blueprints , charts, specifications, and quality instructions before selecting tools and establishing offsets. Edited CNC programs and supported prove outs, checking dimensions with gages and precision instruments. Maintained SPC records and confirmed calibration status before using measuring equipment for inspection decisions. Cleaned and cared for equipment, preserving machine accuracy while following plant safety requirements. Shared tooling and work sequence ideas during continuous improvement discussions for recurring aerospace parts. Machinist, CNC and Manual Operations Central Plains Machine Works November 2016 - May 2018 Wichita, KS Built foundational machining capability across manual and CNC equipment, preparing workholding, performing inspection, documenting issues, maintaining safe work areas, and completing supervised cross training. Completed production work from drawings and shop instructions under established quality controls and supervision. Prepared workholding, tooling, offsets, and basic setups for lathe and mill operations. Applied shop mathematics while checking in process dimensions with calipers , micrometers , and gages. Flagged tool wear, dimensional variation, and equipment concerns before defects could continue through production. Maintained clean machines and orderly work areas during material movement and machining operations. Expanded CNC, inspection, and troubleshooting capability through supervised cross training and practical shop assignments. PROJECTS Prototype Fixture Development 2024 Worked with engineering and machinists on temporary fixtures for complex prototype parts. Practical feedback shaped repeatable setups, clearer inspection points, and smoother handoffs for later builds. Lean Tooling Readiness Improvement 2022 Collaborated with shop teammates on tooling organization and setup preparation. Shared observations from production, reduced searching, and made changing workload priorities easier to manage. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Lead Machinist Recognition, Skyline Precision Aerostructures, 2025 Lean Improvement Contributor Recognition, Vector Flight Components, 2022 Mentor Recognition for Machinist Training, Skyline Precision Aerostructures, 2024 EDUCATION High School Diploma Wichita North High School GPA: 3.5 2016 Wichita, KS Coursework: Blueprint reading, shop mathematics, machining fundamentals, workplace safety CERTIFICATIONS CNC Certified Operator Status 2024 Statistical Process Control Training 2023 TECHNICAL SKILLS CNC Programming: I.G.F. functions, EDGE CAM, control editing CNC Equipment: CNC lathes, CNC mills, CNC support equipment Prototype Machining: Development work, experimental work, first piece inspection Tooling and Workholding: Jigs, fixtures, temporary tooling, tooling design Inspection Instruments: Gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators Advanced Inspection: CMM, surface plate techniques, dimensional inspection Engineering Documentation: Blueprints, engineering specifications, quality directives Process Control: SPC, calibration controls, process monitoring Machining Mathematics: Shop mathematics, trigonometry, metals processing Manufacturing Improvement: Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, cost reduction Safety and Equipment Care: Safety procedures, machine cleaning, equipment reliability Workplace Systems: Email, employee self service systems, automated systems SKILLS CNC lathes CNC mills I.G.F. functions EDGE CAM CNC programming Machine setups Prototype machining Experimental machining Blueprint interpretation Shop mathematics Trigonometry SPC CMM inspection Precision measuring Lean manufacturing PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Aerospace manufacturing quality and process improvement participant CNC machining mentorship and shop training contributor LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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