Jarrod Ashton
CNC Machinist
Springs
Summary
Dynamic CNC Machinist with proven expertise at Mcwade Powerlines, specializing in precision machining and G-code programming. Enhanced productivity through innovative tool selection and effective collaboration, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Skilled in CAD utilization and committed to maintaining high-quality standards while fostering a proactive team environment.
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Motivated employee learns quickly in high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer (edgeCAM)
Mcwade Powerlines
06.2023 - Current
- Reporting problems and requesting preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using all available measuring equipment.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient CNC programming and machine operation techniques. Such as improving outdated programs using alternate techniques and tooling.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Optimized tool selection for specific jobs, resulting in reduced wear and longer tool life.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with my colleagues to troubleshoot complex issues in areas that I unfamiliar with.
- Collaborating with colleagues and manufacturing machining jigs to improve production.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Programmed work paths for CNC mills and produced parts using manual lathes and mills.
Machinist
Janton Engineering
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked along my colleague to create parts to the best of the abilities of our equipment and ourselves
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Joesten Marketing
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Trained and coached under senior team members on proper machine set-up procedures and operation procedures.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Worked on CNC lathes and mills programmed with the FANUC controls
- Programmed machining for CNC lathes using masterCAM
- Assisted with creating 3D models for the programing using SolidWorks
Education
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
AMP CAD/CAM Solutions
Brakpan, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Machine set up
Precision machining
CAD utilization
Tool selection
Precision measurement
G-code programming
Manual machining
Parts fabrication
Final inspection
Blueprint interpretation
Deburring operations
High-speed machining
Cutting tool maintenance
Feed rate optimization
Surface grinding
CNC mill operation
Mold making
CNC machine operation
Lathe operation
Assembly and production
Equipment Repair
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Computer skills
Machinery cleaning
Timeline
CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer (edgeCAM)
Mcwade Powerlines
06.2023 - Current
Machinist
Janton Engineering
02.2022 - 10.2022
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Joesten Marketing
07.2019 - 12.2021
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
AMP CAD/CAM Solutions
04.2001 -
Hobbies
Gaming during free time to assist with stress management.
I enjoy golf with friends, mostly going to the driving range.
3D printing to test the limits of home manufacturing.