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David Ash

Christchurch,Wainoni

Summary

Adept CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter with a distinguished career at Automatic Lathes, I excel in interpreting engineering drawings and optimizing machining processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. My expertise spans Fanuc and Mazatrol systems, alongside a proven ability in problem-solving and programming, ensuring top-notch workmanship and innovation in the manufacturing sector. Motivated Programmer with exceptional background spent in a varied work wether it be short run or mass quantity . Engaging demeanor known for working well in deadline-driven environments. Expert in Lathes with live tooling. Quickly masters new software packages and hardware technologies.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Automatic Lathes
02.2006 - 09.2024
  • Consistently met tight deadlines while delivering high-quality workmanship, contributing to increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings and sketches to plan, layout and set-up procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for programming processes, facilitating future improvements and modifications.
  • Reduced machine downtime by troubleshooting and resolving complex programming issues.
  • Supported new product development by creating prototype parts from engineering drawings using CNC lathe programming expertise.
  • Optimized cutting parameters to extend tool life while maintaining required surface finish and tolerances.
  • Streamlined machining processes with meticulous program revisions, resulting in reduced cycle times.

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Automatic Machining S[pecialists
11.1997 - 02.2024

Same Duties as above,relating to jobbing and mass production work.

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Track Industries Ltd
02.1995 - 10.1997

Same duties as above, relating to jobbing and mass production work.

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Pacson Engineering
08.1990 - 12.1994

Same duties as above, mainly working in the oil industry

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Gas Turbine
08.1989 - 08.1990

Same duties as above, Exclusively in the aircraft industry, specifically the RB 199 engine for Tornado fighter jets.

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Lomax
08.1980 - 08.1989
  • The first four years I completed an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, this included turning H02, milling H04 and maintenance modules. During my apprenticeship I attended Kingsway Technical Collage One day a week and gained City and Guilds certificate in mechanical engineering with distinction.
  • The next 5 years I started learning programming, setting and operating CNC turn/mill lathes

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockweel HIgh School
Dundee Scotland

Kingsway Technical Collage
Dundee, Scotland

Skills

  • Machinery worked on
  • Doosan- Leo 1600
  • Viper- VT-23 MC
  • Miyano -BNC-34C2, BNC 42CS
  • Mazak -QT 6T, QT 10N, QT-28N, ST-35N, ST-40N & SQT 100MS
  • Mori Seiki -SL-15, Al-2, SL-3
  • Citizen - F16, G16, L16
  • Through the years I have become conversant with Fanuc and Mazatrol machines and have no problems programming these systems and can easily work out milling functions on Turn Mill machines wether its cartesian or polar co ordinates

Certification

City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Craft Studies Part 111- Distinction


Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship in Modules

H02 Turning 1

H04 Milling 4


Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship Certificate

1980-1984

Timeline

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Automatic Lathes
02.2006 - 09.2024

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Automatic Machining S[pecialists
11.1997 - 02.2024

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Track Industries Ltd
02.1995 - 10.1997

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Pacson Engineering
08.1990 - 12.1994

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Gas Turbine
08.1989 - 08.1990

CNC Turn/Mill Lathe Programmer/Setter

Lomax
08.1980 - 08.1989

High School Diploma -

Rockweel HIgh School

Kingsway Technical Collage
David Ash