Tyler Knapp

Machinist

Littleton,CO

Summary

Adept CNC Programmer/Machinist with a proven track record at Accu-Precision, specializing in 5 Axis mill-turn and live tooling lathe programming. Demonstrated expertise in machining a diverse range of materials to tight tolerances and collaborating effectively with engineers to meet stringent customer specifications. Renowned for precision in tooling selection and process optimization, enhancing production efficiency. Developed new machining methods to increase process efficiency and reliability.

Overview

years of professional experience

year of post-secondary education

Work History

CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist

Accu-Precision

Littleton, CO

01.2021 - Current

Programmed for live-tooling lathes (Mori NLX 2500), vertical mills (Haas VF series), and 5 Axis mill turn (Mazak Integrex I200). Preformed multiple setups per shift.
Was responsible for process and fixture design, programming, setup, running, deburr and polishing.
Worked closely with inspectors and engineers to accomplish customer requirements on time and to spec.

Setup Machinist

Metalcraft Industries

Westminster, CO

03.2020 - 12.2020

Setup and operation of 3 and 4 axis vertical mills.
Machining, inspection, and deburr of fiberglass honeycomb parts.
Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.

Education

Certificate in Advanced Machining Technology - Manufacturing

Front Range Community College

2190 Miller Dr, Longmont, CO 80501

01.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

CNC live tooling lathe programming

5 Axis mill-turn programming

Print-reading and GD&T understanding

Surface grinding / Rotary Grinding

Milling and turning of tight tolerances (/- 00015 in)

Variety of materials (Titanium, Stainless Steels, Aluminum, Hardened Steel, Superalloys, Plastics, Composites)

Tooling research and selection

Fixturing for tight tolerance flatness, concentricity, parallelism

CMM Programming

Vericut

Mastercam

Manual mill and lathe setup and operation

Timeline