Montgomery, Texas, United States
Hands-on manufacturing leader with a career built from the shop floor up. Started as a machinist and advanced through CNC programming, engineering support, technical sales, operations, and business ownership. Experienced in custom machining, fabrication, workholding, pipeline integrity products, quoting, process improvement, and customer-driven problem solving. Now focused on building practical software tools for blue-collar, industrial, trade, agricultural, and rural users—turning real-world workflow problems into simple, useful digital products.
Company strategy and product direction Brand development and launch planning Trade, industrial, and rural-market problem discovery Partnership and growth strategy Managing a growing portfolio of digital tools
Engineering support for custom machining, fabrication, and pipeline product projects Special project development from concept through production support CNC machining and fabrication process planning Customer drawing review, tolerance review, and manufacturability feedback Quote support for machined and fabricated components Job routing, material planning, and production coordination Shop floor troubleshooting for machining, forming, welding, and assembly issues Support for machine shop scheduling, priorities, and workflow Continuous improvement of shop systems, procedures, and documentation Quality documentation support, including NCRs, inspection requirements, and ISO/QMS development Vendor, customer, and internal communication for active jobs Technical problem solving for tooling, fixtures, machine setup, and production bottlenecks Support for new product development and proprietary pipeline repair concepts Coordination between engineering, purchasing, production, and management
Business development and customer relationship management Estimating, quoting, and job costing for custom manufacturing projects Production planning for machining, fabrication, and repair work Vendor sourcing, purchasing, and material coordination Shop workflow coordination and job prioritization Customer drawing review and manufacturability feedback Hands-on support for machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly projects Quality control support and final inspection coordination Equipment, tooling, and process improvement planning Sales support, bid preparation, and follow-up Coordination between customers, vendors, and shop personnel Support for company strategy, pricing, and operational decision-making Oversight of day-to-day manufacturing operations Development of repeat customer accounts and local industrial relationships
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives in production processes and procedures to enhance efficiency. • Designed and implemented complex workholding and high-speed machining techniques for high-volume manufacturing. • Provided technical support and training to shop personnel, ensuring adherence to best practices. • Developed standard operating procedures to streamline operations and maintain quality standards.
• Operated 2-axis CNC lathes and 3 and 4-axis CNC machining centers using Anilam conversational controls. • Programmed oil-field and workholding components utilizing GibbsCAM, EdgeCAM, and Esprit software. • Collaborated with team members to ensure precision and quality in machining processes at H&R Mfg. and Supply, Inc.
• Programmed and set up CNC machines for mud motor bearing and power section components. • Utilized GibbsCAM software on Haas ST-30 and Doosan Puma 400L 2-axis lathes. • Ensured precision machining to meet industry standards and specifications.