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Curtis Nicarry

Greencastle

Summary

Accomplished CNC Machine Operator with extensive experience at Manitowoc, skilled in blueprint reading and machine setup. Proven track record of enhancing product quality through meticulous quality control and effective collaboration. Adept at programming and operating various CNC machines, ensuring precision and efficiency in production processes. A team player with a strong drive for success, accuracy, and quality. A strong desire to learn and improve myself.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machine Operator

QuaLex Manufacturing
11.2017 - 09.2025
  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.
  • Monitored machine performance, identifying and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Learned to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
  • Reading and interpreting blue prints
  • Use of multiple measuring devices including not limited to tape measures, protractor, combination square, calipers
  • Set up machine with proper punch and die combination
  • Programmed machine to print specifications
  • Ran Amada, Trumpf press brakes
  • Check first piece to ensure parts to print specs. If not adjust program to hold print specs
  • Operate machine in a safe manner and maintain a safe and clean work area
  • Last 6 years was Brake lead and trained new employees


CNC Machine Operator

Manitowoc
04.1993 - 10.2017
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
  • Press Brake operator ( Cincinnati, Pacific, Pullmax) 1993/1999
  • Used multiple measuring devices including not limited to tape measure, protractor, combination square, calipers
  • Reading and interpretation of blue prints
  • Set up of machine with proper punch type combination to bend part correctly
  • Program machine to part specifications
  • Check finish part to ensure part is to print specs. If not adjust program to hold print specs


Vertical Machine center ( Monarch, Sabre, Johnsford) 1999/2005


  • Used multiple measuring devices including not limited to tape measure, protractor, combination square, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices
  • Reading and interpretation of blue prints
  • Set up machine with proper tools including not limited to drills, taps, boring bars, mills
  • Inspect tools for wear and replace inserts as needed or entire tool if needed
  • Load proper program in controller (Fanuc controller) edit program if needed
  • Run product safely and efficiently to blue print specs
  • Check first piece for accuracy


Cutting machines ( Messer, Trumpf, Tanaka)


  • Ran numerous types of machines

- Oxy fuel cutting

- Plasma cutting

- Co2 & Fiber optic laser cutting


  • Set up machine with paper material
  • Load proper program in machine
  • Install proper cutting heads or cutting tips in machine
  • Make sure proper gases & gas setting are being used
  • Run program and check first part for cut quality and dimensions accuracy
  • Adjust program if needed
  • Used overhead crane to load & unload material and parts
  • Forklift experience also in loading and moving parts and material

Education

High School Diploma -

Greencastle High School
Greencastle, PA
05-1984

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine setup
  • Quality control
  • Computer skills

Timeline

CNC Machine Operator

QuaLex Manufacturing
11.2017 - 09.2025

CNC Machine Operator

Manitowoc
04.1993 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Greencastle High School
Curtis Nicarry