Noah Thompson

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: noah.thompson@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: noah-thompson-machining

Summary

7 years of dedicated experience in setting, operating, and tending CNC milling and planing machines for metal and plastic components, consistently achieving tight tolerances and high production efficiency. Proven ability to interpret complex blueprints and CAD models to produce precision parts for the automotive and aerospace sectors. Spearheaded process improvements that reduced material waste by 15% and increased throughput by 10% in previous roles.

Experience

Senior CNC Milling and Planing Machine Operator, Maple Leaf Precision Machining Inc. -- Mississauga, Canada

Aug 2019 – present

• Set up and operated multi-axis CNC milling and planing machines (Haas, Mazak) for manufacturing high-precision components from aluminum, steel, and advanced plastics.

• Programmed and adjusted machine parameters to optimize feed rates, spindle speeds, and tool paths, leading to a 12% reduction in cycle times for critical parts.

• Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, diagnosing and resolving minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime by 20%.

• Conducted in-process quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and CMMs, ensuring all finished products met ISO 9001 standards and client specifications.

• Trained junior operators on machine setup, operation, and safety protocols, improving overall team efficiency and reducing error rates by 5%.

Milling and Planing Machine Tender, Ontario Industrial Components -- Brampton, Canada

June 2016 – July 2019

• Operated conventional and CNC milling and planing machines, producing various metal and plastic parts for industrial machinery.

• Loaded and unloaded workpieces, monitored machine operations, and made minor adjustments to maintain product quality.

• Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate component dimensions and finishes.

• Maintained accurate production logs and reported any machine malfunctions or quality deviations to supervisors.

• Assisted in the setup of new tooling and fixtures, contributing to a 5% improvement in initial setup times.

Education

George Brown College, Advanced Diploma in Precision Machining Techniques -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – May 2016

Skills

Milling & Planing Operations: CNC Milling (3-axis, 5-axis), Conventional Milling, CNC Planing, Manual Planing, Tooling Setup, Fixture Design, G-Code Programming, M-Code Programming, CAM Software (Mastercam, SolidCAM)

Materials & Processes: Steel Alloys, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Titanium, ABS, PVC, Polycarbonate, Surface Grinding, Deburring, Finishing

Quality Control & Metrology: Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, CMM Operation, Optical Comparators, SPC, ISO 9001 Standards

Machine Maintenance & Safety: Preventative Maintenance, Machine Troubleshooting, Tool Changes, Coolant Management, OSHA Safety Standards, Lockout/Tagout