1. S. Lee Odegard
424 S Bowdish Rd – Spokane Valley, WA 99206 – ke7mmb@gmail.com – (651) 399-9610
SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
Experienced CNC Programmer, Production Development Specialist, and Machine Work Center Manager with 12
years of practical experience operating and programming a variety of machines. Prior experience managing special
projects in a variety of production and programming responsibilities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science 1992
Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)
Minor: Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Current Employment
SCAFCO GRAIN SYSTEMS Spokane Valley, WA 2004 – Present
Machine Operator/CNC Programmer
Perform a variety of functions relating to machining and CNC programming. Over the course of 12 years, performed a
variety of functions on various machines including programming and operations. Current duties and functions include:
Machine Operator: Manage and perform all functions related to machine operations. Plan production meeting ship
date deadlines, maintain and organize tooling, plan work flow for safety and efficiency, coordinate with scheduling and
programming staff for problem solving, monitor machining process for failures, and all other functions related to the
workflow and operations of assigned machines.
CNC Programmer: Manage and perform all functions related to CNC programming for assigned machines. Schedule
machine time, determine tooling and raw material requirements, employ software to lay out parts on raw stock to
minimize waste, and determine optimal tooling methods to minimize failures. Develop working methods, manage and
maintain G-code library related to assigned machines.
Previous Employment
Worked as a project specialist, providing support to various employers for specific short-term projects primarily in
areas related to production, programming and administrative support. The following outlines examples of projects and
employers for which services were provided.
EXPRESS PERSONNEL Kalispel, MT 2003
Forklift Operator
Performed forklift operations in a short-term project for Express Personnel at the Libby, MT site.
H.A ROWELL Pasco, WA 2001-2002
Security, Clerk
Performed a variety of functions including clerk functions, cashier, security detail and preparing advertisement copy.
U.S. CENSUS Pasco, WA 2000
Enumerator and Verifier
Performed various functions including support recruitment, field enumeration and data verification.
ENERGY NORTHWEST (WNP-2) Richland, WA 1999
Workstation Support Technician
Fielded troubleshooting team reducing average repair and response backlog from three days to four hours for over
1100 workstations in mostly Windows-NT environment. Held nuclear power plant access badge.
2. LAMB WESTON Connell, WA 1998
SCADA Technician
Performed various functions related to SCADA for manufacturing process display screen design: Coordinated and
completed kiosk display screens coordinating specification requirements from engineers, managers and line
personnel employing Aspintech GCS ver. 4.0 SCADA process display (Graphics Console System) (Supervisory
Controlled Access of Data and Analysis).
KEANE, INC. Seattle, WA 1996-1997
Microsoft Windows Commercial Technician
Worked as a contractor doing business under Microsoft contract. Windows-95 retail and commercial technical help
desk telephone support: maintained 20-minute support resolution goal; training and expertise included diagnosing and
directing solutions for operating system installation and startup, networking, and Internet Explorer.
OFFICE DEPOT Seattle, WA 1994-1995
Stocking and Receiving Specialist
Performed a variety of stocking and receiving functions for 25,000 sq ft retail facility. Processed over 1500 items of
900 separate stock control units per week, maintained accuracy with less than 3% retail shrink for the entire team.
COLD MOUNTAIN JUICE Seattle, WA 1992-1993
Production and Product Assurance
Pulled inventory by invoice, managed line presentation, maintained general product organization, and oversaw facility
upkeep.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Examples of related skills and abilities include:
Problem solving and critical thinking. Ability to identify simple to complex problems and find solutions and
strategies to address challenges.
G-code CNC programming: TOPS 3 for German Trumpf 500R CNC punch -- Jetcam 8 for Swedish Pullmax 720
CNC punch -- Sigmanest 3 for Whitney 3400 Heavy plasma/punch -- Sigmanest 3 for Amada F1 CO2 laser.
Material handling: 5-ton bridge crane, upright forklift, 10000 lb. forklift
Typing 70+ WPM, Data Entry 1100+ SPM
Microsoft Excel
C# programming language versions 2 and above