Joseph R. Colihan
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Professional Summary
Skilled CNC and conventional machinist with over 35 years of experience in precision manufacturing. Experienced in CNC programming, setup, and operation of milling machines and lathes for aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and commercial industries. Experience producing tight-tolerance prototypes and production parts across a wide range of materials.
Technical Skills.
CNC Programming & Software: Fusion 360, MasterCam 2025 Mill 2-1/2 D,
Capable of manual ISO G/M code programming, Speak, read and write.
Fanuc, Haas, Mitsubishi, SWI Proto-Trak Bridgeport EZ-Trak controls.
Machining: CNC and conventional milling & turning, prototype machining, Medium to short-run production, heat treatment, black oxide finishing, precision grinding
Quality Standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR-certified environments
Cu rent CNC Programming • Studying Mastercam 2025. 35+ hours per week of self-directed training and practice.
2020-2025 Conventional and CNC Machinist | Programmed Haas CNC milling machines with Fusion 360.
Produced one-off and small-batch precision parts in metal and engineering plastics.
Run, programming, setup, tool proofing, production, and finishing (heat treat and black oxide). CNC Machinist |
2010-2019 set up, and operated 3 and 4 axis CNC mills and 2, 4, 6 and 8 axis CNC lathes.
Produced components for aerospace, oil & gas, defense, and commercial customers in ITAR and AS9100-certified facilities. CNC and conventional equipment, including Proto-Trak mills and lathes. Machined to tolerances as close as ±.0001".
2000-2010,Owner/Operator | Rush Precision Machine, Owned and operated a subcontract machine shop in a sole proprietorship. Delivered precision parts for R&D;, laboratory equipment, automation, molds, and machine repair. Programmed and machined components with CNC and manual mills, lathes, and grinders.
1986-2000 Precision Job Shops Programmed, set up, and operated vertical machining centers and turning centers with Fanuc,Mitsubishi, and Haas controls. Produced complex parts to ISO 9001 standards. Improved processes for shorter cycle times and consistent quality.
1978-1986 United States Marine Corps | Sergeant (E-5), Honorable Discharge Machinist, Repair and Rebuild Shop – Graduate of Machinist Course, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Planned, laid out, and reverse-engineered parts; designed and fabricated tooling. set up, operated conventional lathes, mills, and grinders to produce developmental, production, and maintenance parts.
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