NISHAD ABDUL SALAM
Senior CNC Machinist/ CNC Shift Leader / Mastercam Programmer
Shah Alam,Selangor
Summary
Senior Machinist and Shift Leader programming 2D and 3D Mastercam toolpaths, setting up VMC and HMC machines, and supervising daily CNC milling output for aerospace components. Delivers parts within 5-micron tolerances while checking 10+ parts per shift, building custom jigs and fixtures, refining semi-finishing steps, and checking first-off and in-process quality. Maintains OHS/WHS and 5S standards across the shop floor.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MACHINIST AND SHIFT LEADER
CNC Metal Machining Sdn Bhd
08.2017 - Current
- Conduct 8 first-off inspections weekly with precision instruments to confirm setup accuracy before release.
- Program 2D and 3D toolpaths with Mastercam 2026, maintaining tolerances within 5 microns.
- Oversee daily shift operations across CNC milling workstations producing high-precision aerospace components.
- Set up VMC and HMC machines by establishing reference points, loading tool registers, and testing part programs.
- Design custom jigs and fixtures for new component setups to support smoother production flow.
- Improve semi-finishing operations to reduce cycle times and limit tool wear during production runs.
- Enforce OHS/WHS protocols and 5S standards on the shop floor to maintain a safe, organized workspace.
MACHINIST AND FACTORY IN-CHARGE
M.S. Tool Room & Components
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Checked 8 parts daily through CMM reports and precision measuring tools to support zero-defect quality control.
- Monitored 7 work orders weekly while coordinating factory output, machine setups, and production schedules for custom components.
- Set up and programmed CNC milling machines using Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls to produce precision engineering components.
- Interpreted metric engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to manufacture accurate parts through milling, drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping.
- Maintained conventional milling machines and applied 5S practices to keep the shop floor organized and efficient.
MACHINIST AND CNC MILLING SETTER
Intimate Machines Pvt. Limited
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Prepared CNC milling machines from blueprints and detailed job requirements, aligning setup to part specifications.
- Installed cutting tools, workpieces, and fixtures accurately to optimize production runs.
- Programmed machine parameters and refined toolpaths to improve machining efficiency.
- Conducted trial runs and monitored cutting processes to maintain exact dimensional integrity.
Education
ITI - Machinist
Industrial Training Dept., Govt. ITI Chakkai
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India05-2012
Plus Two - Humanities
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Kerala, India05-2006
SSLC - undefined
Board of Public Examination
Kerala, India05-2004
Skills
CNC milling (3-axis)
Mastercam 2026 (2D/3D programming)
Manual g-code & m-code troubleshooting
Fanuc Series Oi Mate MD/MB/MC
Mitsubishi controls
CNC setup and changeover
Gd&t
Blueprint reading
Cmm reports
Precision measurement
In-process inspection
Shift supervision
Production coordination
Team leadership
Workflow troubleshooting
Jigs & fixture development
Toolpath optimization
Cycle time reduction
Cutting tool selection
Workpiece setup
Ohs/whs compliance
Production planning
Work order scheduling
Erp production reporting
Certification
ITI in Machinist, Industrial Training Dept., Govt. ITI Chakkai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Timeline
SENIOR MACHINIST AND SHIFT LEADER
CNC Metal Machining Sdn Bhd
08.2017 - Current
MACHINIST AND FACTORY IN-CHARGE
M.S. Tool Room & Components
07.2013 - 08.2017
MACHINIST AND CNC MILLING SETTER
Intimate Machines Pvt. Limited
09.2010 - 07.2013
SSLC - undefined
Board of Public Examination
Plus Two - Humanities
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
ITI - Machinist
Industrial Training Dept., Govt. ITI Chakkai