Alex Wehner
Kannapolis
Summary
I am a driven CNC Mill Machinist with extensive experience at Piedmont Manufacturing, skilled in CNC mill setup and programming. I have a passion for machining that bleeds over into my free time. I am a team player and love working with others to reach a goal. Tou can always count on me for not only keeping my machine up and running, but also helping others with issues and helping new machinists. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime through effective collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Adept at precision measuring and machine maintenance, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Mill Machinist
Piedmont manufacturing
01.2025 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining operations
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC machinery to ensure optimal performance
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime
- Setup new jobs on cnc mills according to work orders and setup sheets
- Prove out new programs to ensure part accuracy
- Write programs/adjust current programs to increase efficiency
- Help maintain smooth productivity on the shop floor by assisting machine operators by making adjustments to offsets, changing tools, and re touching off tools
- Performing first piece, last piece, and in process checks
- Machines at this job include, Haas VF4/UNC750/UNC750SS, kitamura MyCenter, doosan NHP5000, Fanuc Robodrill, Mori seiki dual pallet NH 4000, multiple different kiwa and miyano dual pallet machines
- Build up tooling and tool holding
- Machine custom fixtures, vice jaws, and part stops for proper work holding
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
Machining Department Head Manager
Watchdog Tactical
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised machining operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Develop plans to implement new parts and products
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing efficiency in production workflows.
- Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components for tactical equipment, meeting stringent specifications.
- Adhere and follow federal and state regulations and maintain proper documentation and logs
- Maintain all CNC machines
- Create 3D models for custom parts and write programs to create said parts
- Schedule scrap removal/recycling
- Setup all jobs that come into the shop including all first part inspections as well as final part inspections
- Helping up front with customers and offering price quoting
Machinist
DRT Percision
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.
- Partnered with colleagues to diagnose and address production issues.
CNC Machine Operator
Carnes & Miller Gear Company
08.2019 - 2021
- Operated CNC Lathes to produce precision gears and components.
- Machines include lathes(Okuma LB3000 dual spindle), gear hobbers, gear shapers, and broach machines
- Monitored machine performance, adjusting offsets and feeds/speeds for optimal production efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Operate forklift to help with shipping/recieving
Education
High School Diploma - Horriculture
Northwest Cabarrus Highschool
Concord, NC06.2014
Skills
- CNC mill setup
- CNC mill programming
- CNC Lathe
- Fixture machining
- Precision measuring of tolerances
- Machine maintenance
- Tolerance analysis
- Machining operations
- Forklift operating
Timeline
CNC Mill Machinist
Piedmont manufacturing
01.2025 - Current
Machinist
DRT Percision
06.2021 - 12.2021
Machining Department Head Manager
Watchdog Tactical
03.2021 - 01.2025
CNC Machine Operator
Carnes & Miller Gear Company
08.2019 - 2021
High School Diploma - Horriculture
Northwest Cabarrus Highschool