CNC Programmer / Machinist

Summary

• Bilingual
• 14 years of CNC machining and programming experience
• Skilled with CNC controllers: Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens
• Proficient in Mastercam programming
• Experienced in precision manufacturing and production environments

Experience

Tooling & Precision Manufacturing – Laval, QC
CNC Machinist / Programmer
2021 – 2025

• Specialized in CNC programming using Mastercam for milling and turning operations.
• Set up, operated, and optimized machines including Okuma, FANUC, Siemens, Mazak controllers.
• Performed setups, first-offs, and inspections independently.
• Worked across lathes, grinders, milling machines, and horizontal boring mills.
• Left position in spring 2025 to take care of family responsibilities.

Steel Fabrication – Laval, QC
CNC Machinist
Sep 2019 – 2021 (incl. medical leave)

• Produced precision parts with close tolerances following AutoCAD drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Operated CNC machinery to support large-scale steel fabrication projects.
• Developed +14 technical skills, including tooling selection and process optimization.

RF Equipment Manufacturing – Montreal, QC
CNC Machinist / Programmer
Jan 2017 – Sep 2019

• Programmed CNC machines using Mastercam 9 and CATIA.
• Executed setups and machining on both CNC and conventional equipment.
• Supported methods, process planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Industrial Valves & Flow Control Manufacturing – Montreal, QC
CNC Machinist
2014 – 2017

• Operated a wide range of machines: CNC lathes, milling machines, manual horizontal boring mills, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Handled oversized parts up to 20,000 lbs safely with cranes and lifting systems.
• Trained new employees, ensured compliance with health & safety programs.
• Expertise with FANUC, Okuma, Siemens, Mazak controllers.
• Experienced with setups, first-offs, and in-process inspections.

Aerospace Manufacturing – Laval, QC
CNC Machinist
2012 – 2014

• Machined precision aerospace components under tight quality and tolerance requirements.
• Followed aerospace standards and safety protocols in production.

Key Skills & Tools

• Programming: Mastercam, CATIA
• Machines & Controllers: Okuma, FANUC, Siemens, Mazak
• Operations: Milling, Turning, Grinding, Horizontal Boring, Setups, First-offs, Inspection
• Other: AutoCAD, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Process Planning, Continuous Improvement