Preston Patterson
C.N.C Machinist
Ruyterwaght, Cape Town
Summary
Tech-savvy CNC Programmer with more than fifteen years of computer software and CNC machinery experience. In-depth understanding of CNC workflow processes with proficiency in CAD and CAM software. Exceptionally well-versed in controlling, designing and managing tooling, fixtures and time standards requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work History
C.N.C Machinist/ Programmer
3d Tactical Systems
02.2024 - Current
- Reference: Liam Kroone (Production Manager) -084 360 9333
C.N.C Milling and Turning Programmer, Nightshift C.N.C Supervision, Process Designer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Daliff Precision Engineering
04.2008 - 02.2024
- I started working at Daliff Precision Engineering as a C.N.C Setter on both Milling and Turning machines, I am capable to work on five, three axis milling machines, and two axis turning machines
- Working at Daliff Precision Engineering gave me the opportunity to do process designing where a person has to plan the part before going to the shop floor, i.e
- Stock, fixtures, tooling, programming and process sheets
- I was also appointed Night Shift Supervisor for six years
- My duties were to manage staff, programme parts and see that production is running efficiently
- Working as a supervisor enabled me to teach and work as a team member with staff to reach production targets
- I am also keen on improving parts to save cost to the company
- My initial goal is to improve efficiency in parts and not to compromise quality
- I was recently promoted to Senior Manufacturing Engineer, which gave me more responsibilities and ensuring to update and improve old and new processes
- Reference: Rashied Combrink (Director) -076 876 9689
- Tel No: 021 – 386 1851
C.N.C Setter and Operator (Milling and Turning)
T.E.A.M Precision Engineering
06.2006 - 04.2008
C.N.C Setter (Milling, Turning, Punching)
Dynamic Cables Engineering
09.2005 - 06.2006
Machine Setter and Operator
Precision Tooling and Engineering
03.2001 - 09.2005
C.N.C Setter and Operator (Milling)
Gear Pump Manufacturing
12.1999 - 03.2001
Education
Grade 12 - Afrikaans First Language, English Second Language, Motor Mechanic, Physical and Chemical Science, Mathematics, Technical Drawing
St Andrew’s Technical School
N4 Mechanical Engineering -
Northlink College
04.2001 - 02.2024
Skills
Machine set up
Precision machining
CAD utilization
G-code programming
Geometric dimensioning
Fixture design
Cycle time reduction
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical drawing interpretation
CNC programming
Multi-axis machining
Job estimating
Personal Information
- ID Number: 810704 5261 08 3
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
- Marital Status: Married
Linguisticability
- Afrikaans
- English
Highestgradepast
Grade 12
Lastschoolattended
St Andrew’s Technical School
Subjectpass
- Afrikaans First Language
- English Second Language
- Motor Mechanic
- Physical and Chemical Science
- Mathematics
- Technical Drawing
Otherqualifications
- C.N.C Milling Programming Course
- C.N.C Turning Programming Course
- Cadcam packages- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- Edgecam
- Visicam
- Vericut Machine simulation
- Knowledge of C.N.C. controls, Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens
Character
I see myself as being hard working and goal directed. I am a quick learner and ready at any time. My positive outlook on life enables me to always try to be open to suggestions, advice and to have a clear way of seeing other people’s points of view.
Workexperience - Currentemployment
Daliff Precision Engineering, C.N.C milling and turning programmer, Nightshift C.N.C Supervisor, Process designer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manage staff, Programme parts, Ensure production is running efficiently, Teach and work as a team member with staff to reach production targets, Improve parts to save cost to the company, Update and improve old and new processes, 02/2008 - 02/2024
Timeline
C.N.C Machinist/ Programmer
3d Tactical Systems
02.2024 - Current
C.N.C Milling and Turning Programmer, Nightshift C.N.C Supervision, Process Designer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Daliff Precision Engineering
04.2008 - 02.2024
C.N.C Setter and Operator (Milling and Turning)
T.E.A.M Precision Engineering
06.2006 - 04.2008
C.N.C Setter (Milling, Turning, Punching)
Dynamic Cables Engineering
09.2005 - 06.2006
N4 Mechanical Engineering -
Northlink College
04.2001 - 02.2024
Machine Setter and Operator
Precision Tooling and Engineering
03.2001 - 09.2005
C.N.C Setter and Operator (Milling)
Gear Pump Manufacturing
12.1999 - 03.2001
Grade 12 - Afrikaans First Language, English Second Language, Motor Mechanic, Physical and Chemical Science, Mathematics, Technical Drawing
St Andrew’s Technical School
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