Summary
Patrick Monaco is a seasoned CNC programmer and machine shop leader with 10+ years refining multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM workflows, and production scheduling across aerospace, automotive, and prototyping sectors. He has progressed from hands-on machinist roles to managing CAD/CAM departments and overseeing project budgets, tooling, and GD&T-driven quality for complex, high-tolerance parts. Patrick is skilled at reducing cycle time and machine downtime through advanced programming, tooling lifecycle management, and on-the-floor training of junior programmers. Known for troubleshooting legacy equipment and integrating modern CAM practices, he bridges shopfloor realities with process optimization. Based in Saint Clair Shores, MI, he blends deep practical machining experience with a computer science foundation to drive measurable improvements in throughput and product quality.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer