1. Keith Latimer
101 Cedar Springs Blvd, Sulphur Springs, TX • 903-348-5526 • elkbow2003@gmail.com
Summary of Skills
 11 years of experience programming 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC Mills using NX software.
 An additional 13 years of experience as a Machinist, with both manual and CNC experience.
 Strong knowledge of Siemens (Unigraphics) NX3 through NX9.0 CAD/CAM software.
 Proficient with Vericut 5.0 through 7.3 to verify the accuracy of tool paths.
 Extensive experience with high speed machining of aluminum aircraft parts up to 33,000 RPM at 1,000
Inches Per Minute using Makino MAG1 and MAG3 multi-axis milling machines.
 An excellent understanding of blueprints, GD&T, Technical Process Specifications, Engineering
Change Orders and other specifications used in the aircraft industry.
 8 years of experience working at an AS 9100 facility.
 Proficient at creating setup sheets, tool list and instructions for shop floor machinists follow.
 Experience with Microsoft Office programs, along with SAP and Lotus Notes.
 Held a Secret Security Clearance issued by DOD for several years.
 Experience bringing new 4 and 5 axis machines into production, including designing fixtures, selecting
tooling and work holding methods.
 Experience using Metal Max tap testing system to find the optimum feeds and speeds.
 Experience programming 316 and A286 Stainless Steel parts
 “Achievement Awards for Outstanding Performance” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Experience___________________________________________________________________
September 2015-October 2016 Global Machine Works Arlington, WA
CNC Programmer
 Import Catia models to program 3, 4 and 5-axis aircraft parts
 Program specialty fixtures to hold parts for machining
 Programming of 3, 4 and 5 axis parts using NX9.0 software
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June 2015-September 2015 AMT Sr. Aerospace Arlington, WA
Contract CNC Programmer
 Import Catia models to program 3, 4 and 5-axis aircraft parts
 Program specialty fixtures to hold parts for machining
 Programming 5 axis parts using NX8.5 software
 Verify programs with Vericut 7.3 software
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October 2014-March 2015 Cyient Arlington, TX
CNC Programmer
 Programming of 3, 4 and 5 axis parts using Siemens / Unigraphics NX software
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April 2014-August 2014 Teledyne Brown Engineering Huntsville, AL
Contract CNC Programmer
 Program parts from aluminum, 316 stainless and A286 stainless steel
 Programming parts using NX8.5 software and verifying accuracy with Vericut 7.3
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September 2013-April 2014 AMT Sr. Aerospace Arlington, WA
Contract CNC Programmer

2.  Import Catia models to program 3, 4 and 5-axis aircraft parts
 Program specialty fixtures to hold parts for machining
 Programming of 5 axis parts using NX8.5 software
 Verify programs with Vericut software
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January 2005- September 2013 L-3 Communications Greenville, TX
CNC Programmer
 Use engineer designed models to program CNC machines for the production of aircraft parts
 Design, model, then program machine sub plates and special use fixtures
 Use SAP and Lotus Notes in planning the production of various parts
 8 years experience using Siemens (Unigraphics) Teamcenter
 Select and set tooling, adjust speeds and feeds as needed to produce a high quality parts
March 2003-Jan. 2005 Morning Star (Dean) Foods Sulphur Springs, TX
Vault Operator
Dec. 1993-March 2003 Touch-Up Express Sulphur Springs, TX
Owner/ Operator
July 1986-Dec. 1993 A.P. Green Refractories Sulphur Springs, TX
Machinist
May 1985-July 1986 Rockwell International Sulphur Springs, TX
Machinist
Education___________________________________________________________________
1989-1990, 1997-1998 Paris Junior College
Courses in AutoCAD and basics
1983-1984 TX State Technical Institute Waco, TX
Machine Shop Operations - Associates Degree
Graduated in 1984 - Presidents List with 3.88 GPA