Profile Summary
Recently finished with a small family-owned precision machining company approximately a few weeks ago (mid-March). Initially hired to operate a single HAAS CNC machine, but quickly expanded responsibilities to multiple machines due to capability and autonomy.
Was responsible for:
- CNC programming
- Machine setup
- Adjustments and troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Selecting machining strategies, tooling, and production methods independently
Strong familiarity with:
- 3-axis CNC milling machines
- 2-axis CNC turning machines
- Mazak equipment
- Heidenhain language/controllers
- G-Code based conversational/calculator systems
- Fagor calculator systems
Candidate mentioned that if a control system is based around G-Code logic, he adapts and learns quickly.
Most recent environment involved high-precision aluminum components for the brain surgery / medical industry.
Currently located in Montreal (Saint-Léonard / Anjou area). Previously spent approximately 2.5 years working in Rivière-du-Loup. Open to relocation opportunities and flexible geographically.
Strong preference for positions combining:
- CNC programming
- Setup
- Machining
Particularly interested in:
- 3-axis machining environments
- Shops currently operating 3-axis equipment and transitioning toward 5-axis machining
Experienced CNC Programmer and Machinist with strong expertise in CNC milling, CNC turning, setup, programming, and precision manufacturing environments. Background includes medical, nuclear, automotive, tooling, prototyping, plastic injection mold, and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.
Experienced with high-precision machining, Mastercam programming, FANUC controls, Heidenhain controls, robot programming, tooling maintenance, and multi-axis CNC equipment.
Location: Montreal, QC
Languages: French, English
Status: Open to relocation
Core Competencies
- CNC Programming
- CNC Milling
- CNC Turning
- Mastercam Programming
- Machine Setup & Operation
- FANUC G & M Code
- Heidenhain Controls
- Robot Programming (FANUC / OCTOPUZ)
- Tooling & Mold Maintenance
- Quality Control & Inspection
- High-Precision Machining
- Prototype & Small Series Manufacturing
Experience
CNC Programmer / Machinist – Medical Device Manufacturing Industry
2025 – Present
- Programming using Mastercam
- Setup and operation of:
- HAAS VF4 (3-axis)
- Mazak VTC16 (3-axis)
- Mazak QT100 (2-axis)
- Machining of:
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Engineering plastics (ABS, Acetal, PEEK GF)
- High-precision manufacturing environment
CNC Programmer / Operator – Nuclear Manufacturing Industry
2023 – 2025
- Programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers
- Operation of:
- MAZAK QT250 CNC Lathe
- DMG MORI NLX2500/700 (4-axis)
- Machining primarily stainless steel components
- Worked from round and hexagonal bar stock
- Medium-precision production environment
CNC Operator / Robot Welding Technician – Heavy Equipment / Excavation Industry
2021 – 2023
- Production operation of robotic welding systems
- FANUC robot program adjustments via Teach Pendant
- Robot programming using OCTOPUZ software
- Manual MIG welding
- Worked with structural steel components and assemblies
CNC Department Supervisor / Programmer – Prototyping & Precision Manufacturing Industry
2019 – 2020
- Oversaw CNC milling department operations
- CNC programming using Mastercam
- Setup and operation of:
- DMG MORI 3-axis machines
- HAAS VF-series machines
- Machined aluminum, stainless steel, and engineering plastics
- Prototype and small-series production environment
CNC Machinist / Mold Tooling Technician – Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturing Industry
2014 – 2018
- CNC programming, setup, and operation
- Experience with:
- DMG MORI CNC mills
- EDM and Wire EDM equipment
- Mold assembly/disassembly
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Fitting, polishing, and tooling modifications
- Worked with:
- Tool steels
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Graphite
- High-precision complex 3D machining environment
CNC Machinist / Programmer – Automotive Manufacturing Industry
2013
- Programming and setup of 3-axis CNC milling equipment
- EDM and Wire EDM operation
- Tooling assembly/disassembly and fitting
- Automotive tooling and stamping environment
CNC Programmer / Machinist – Automotive Tooling Industry
2011
- Programming using Mastercam
- Setup and operation of CNC milling machines
- Quality control and inspection
- High-precision tooling manufacturing
CNC Milling Operator – Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
2008 – 2010
- Setup and operation of CNC milling machines
- Manual programming using G & M codes and Heidenhain controls
- Experience with:
- HARDING
- MATSUURA
- HERMLE
- HAAS
- Aerospace precision machining environment
Machinery & Software – CNC Machines
- HAAS
- Mazak
- DMG MORI
- HARTFORD
- HERMLE
- MATSUURA
Controls & Software
- Mastercam
- FANUC
- Heidenhain
- Siemens
- OCTOPUZ
Industries
- Medical
- Nuclear
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturing
- Heavy Equipment
- Prototyping & Precision Manufacturing