Derek Fender
Greeley
Summary
Dynamic Operations Specialist with a proven track record at Woodward, Inc., leveraging CNC programming and Lean manufacturing to enhance processes and drive quality improvements. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, I excel in operations coordination and possess a keen attention to detail, ensuring optimal production outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Woodward, inc.
Fort Collins
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with operators and machinists to diagnose processing issues with parts.
- Controlled routings and inspection reports to ensure quality during part processing.
- Partnered with engineers to enhance processes and optimize parts.
- Utilized CREO, Esprit, and Vericut for editing process models and verifying machining operations.
- Employed Lean tools to analyze non-conformance issues in part processing.
Machinist II
Woodward, inc.
Fort Collins
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated various controllers, including Okuma, Mori Seiki, Makino, and Haas rotary.
- Manufactured production parts in collaboration with Engineering and Quality departments for FAI.
- Utilized CNC milling machines equipped with rotary indexers and trunnion tables.
- Assisted in setting up new machinery and tooling for production operations.
Machinist-temp
BWIS/snelling temp
Loveland
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized manual, conversational, and CNC machines for parts manufacturing.
- Acquired proficiency in FANUC O-M controller and programming techniques.
- Executed programming using MasterCAM 8 by writing and editing code.
Machinist/engineering Tech
Snaptron, inc.
Windsor
11.2013 - 08.2021
- Operated manual and CNC machines for prototype and production tasks.
- Managed comprehensive machining processes for products and assemblies.
- Programmed machines with CAM software, including MasterCAM 2020 and Fusion 360.
- Designed parts and fixtures to enhance machining efficiency.
- Collaborated with production and engineering teams to address challenges and optimize processes.
- Employed precision technologies like surface grinding and sinker EDM for component manufacturing.
Education
Certificate Precision Machining - Precision Machining
Front Range Community College
Longmont09.2016
Bachelors - Industrial Technology Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2002
Skills
- CNC machinery and technology
- Programming skills
- Design and CAD/CAM software
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new technologies
- Lean manufacturing
- CNC programming
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Operations coordination
- Process planning
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Woodward, inc.
06.2023 - Current
Machinist II
Woodward, inc.
12.2021 - 06.2023
Machinist-temp
BWIS/snelling temp
08.2021 - 12.2021
Machinist/engineering Tech
Snaptron, inc.
11.2013 - 08.2021
Certificate Precision Machining - Precision Machining
Front Range Community College
Bachelors - Industrial Technology Management
Colorado State University
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