HENRIQUE ARRUDA JR
Fall River,MA
Summary
Experienced CNC Machinist with 20+ years in precision manufacturing, specializing in Swiss-type CNC machining and high-tolerance component production. Proven ability to perform complex machine setups, tooling installation, offsets, and minor program adjustments on machines such as the Citizen Cincom F25 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, Citizen Cincom L16 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, Star SA-12 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, and equipment from Tsugami. Background includes manufacturing precision components for medical, marine, and industrial applications while maintaining strict tolerances and quality standards. Skilled in setup, operation, in-process inspection, tooling adjustments, and production troubleshooting. Additional experience with CNC milling, turning, grinding, and assembly operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and consistent production output.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Schaefer Marine
New Bedford, MA
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Operated and set up Haas VF-4 Vertical Machining Center and Haas VF-5 Vertical Machining Center CNC milling machines.
- Operated Haas SL-40 CNC Lathe with 10-inch chuck for precision turning operations.
- Performed CNC milling and turning to manufacture marine hardware components to specification.
- Conducted general machining tasks including part setup, tool changes, and quality checks.
- Completed manual hand work and finishing of machined parts.
- Assembled marine hardware and related components used in sailing and boating equipment.
- Manufactured and prepared accompanying parts required for marine assemblies.
All-Around Machinist
Richards Micro Tool
Plymouth, MA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked as an all-around machinist in a precision tooling manufacturing environment.
- Operated centerless grinding machines for high-precision tool production.
- Performed point grinding on cutting tools and specialty tooling components.
- Maintained dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements for small-diameter tooling.
- Assisted with general machining operations and shop support tasks as needed.
CNC Machinist
Cadence, Inc.
Cranston, RI
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Set up and operated Citizen Cincom F25 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe and Citizen Cincom L16 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe for precision component manufacturing.
- Set up and operated Tsugami CNC Swiss-style machines for small, high-tolerance parts.
- Performed machine setups including tooling installation, offsets, and program adjustments.
- Monitored production runs to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
- Conducted in-process inspections and maintained consistent production output.
CNC Machinist (Short-Term Temp Assignment)
Search Staffing (IDEX)
Middleboro, MA
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Set up and operated Star SA-12 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe and Citizen Cincom F25 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe for precision screw-machined components.
- Installed tooling, adjusted offsets, and monitored machine performance during production runs.
- Ensured dimensional accuracy through in-process inspections and adherence to machining specifications.
- Supported short-term production needs in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
CNC Machinist
LT Staffing (Amphenol Alden Products)
Brockton, MA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Set up and operated Star SA-12 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe for precision screw-machined components.
- Performed full in-process and final inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
- Monitored production runs, adjusted tooling, and maintained consistent output.
CNC Machinist
Five Star Surgical
New Bedford, MA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Set up, operated, and performed minor program edits on CNC machining equipment.
- Operated Hardinge Conquest GT-27 CNC Lathe, Citizen Cincom F25 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, and Okuma & Howa ACT-3 CNC Turning Center.
- Produced precision medical components while maintaining strict quality and tolerance requirements.
- Performed routine machine adjustments and tooling changes to maintain production efficiency.
CNC Machinist
Smith & Nephew
Mansfield, MA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Performed complex CNC setups and operations to manufacture precision medical components from raw materials.
- Operated Citizen Cincom E-16 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, Citizen Cincom M-20 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, and Citizen Cincom L-20 Swiss-Type CNC Lathe.
- Utilized SAP for production data tracking and workflow management.
- Worked with manual and CNC equipment including turning, milling, grinding, drilling, tapping, EDM, and honing.
- Set cutter compensation, tool offsets, and replaced worn or dull tooling as needed.
- Performed inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
Education
High School Diploma - Machine Shop
Diman Regional Vocational Tech. High School
Fall River, MASkills
- Swiss-Type CNC setup and operation (Citizen & Cincom)
- CNC turning and milling
- Tooling setup, offsets, and cutter compensation
- Minor CNC program edits and adjustments
- Precision tight-tolerance machining
- Production troubleshooting and machine monitoring
- In-process and final inspection (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
- Centerless and point grinding
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Schaefer Marine
01.2018 - 01.2025
All-Around Machinist
Richards Micro Tool
01.2015 - 01.2018
CNC Machinist
Cadence, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
CNC Machinist (Short-Term Temp Assignment)
Search Staffing (IDEX)
01.2012 - 01.2012
CNC Machinist
LT Staffing (Amphenol Alden Products)
01.2011 - 01.2012
CNC Machinist
Five Star Surgical
01.2008 - 01.2010
CNC Machinist
Smith & Nephew
01.2005 - 01.2008
High School Diploma - Machine Shop
Diman Regional Vocational Tech. High School