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10 machining operations experts
These ten manufacturing managers have run machining operations and machine shops, in roles such as machining manager and machine shop manager. A reader can learn how manufacturers run machining operations day to day.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amit Yadav
LinkedInExperience: Head Machine Shop · Milacron India
Head Machine Shop at Milacron India since 2023. Former Machine Shop Manager at Plasser India Pvt Ltd (2018–2023), Sr. Manager (CNC Section) at GROZ ENGINEERING TOOLS (P) LTD. (2014–2018) and Dy.manager (CNC Production) at MAXOP ENGINEERING CO. (P) LTD. (2001–2014).
Anthony Phan
LinkedInExperience: Machine Shop Operations Manager · Hydraulics International, Inc.
Former Machine Shop Operations Manager at Hydraulics International, Inc. (2023–2025), where the profile describes managing entire machine shop operations, including planning and scheduling and procurement. Former Sr. Machine Shop Manager at Providien Machining & Metals (2019–2021) and Machine Shop Manager at Custom Control Sensors (2018–2019).
Casey Schaffer
LinkedInExperience: Machining Manager · Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc.
Machining Manager at Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. since 2022, a role the profile lists in Operations at manager level, and former Manufacturing Engineer there (2022). Former Process Improvement & Reliability Engineer (2020–2022) and Project Engineer (2015–2020) at Enviva, and Quality Engineer at Moore's Machine Company (2014–2015).
Christian Bergeron
LinkedInExperience: Corporate machining manager · Superior Industries
Corporate machining manager at Superior Industries since 2014, a role the profile lists in Operations at manager level. Former Manufacturing Engineering Manager (2007–2014), Process Engineer Johnson City Plant (1991–2007) and Machine Shop Foreman (1988–1991) at Superior Industries.
Curt Cline
LinkedInExperience: CNC Machining Division Manager · Newell Machinery Co
CNC Machining Division Manager at Newell Machinery Co since 2012, where the profile describes managing day-to-day operations of a union shop and managing inventory, cycle counts and purchasing for the fabrication shop. Former Plant Superintendant at Mestek Machinery (1988–2012).
Justin Cyr
LinkedInExperience: Machine Shop Manager · Joining Technologies
Former Machine Shop Manager at Joining Technologies (2022–2025), where the profile describes directing daily machine shop operations, supervising a team of 6 machinists, training new hires and conducting performance reviews. Former cell leader (2017–2022), Trainer (2015–2017) and Machinist (2010–2015) at Aero Gear.
Pete Hemauer
LinkedInExperience: Machine Shop Manager · Cummins Allison
Machine Shop Manager at Cummins Allison since 2013. Former Operations Manager at Endoplus Precision Laparoscopic Instruments (2012–2013), Production Manager at Fluid Management (2007–2012) and Production Manager at Prince Industries (2003–2007). The profile lists expertise that includes CNC machining, wire EDM, welding and fabrication.
Sean Nelson
LinkedInExperience: Machine Shop Manager - Project Kuiper · Amazon
Sr. Manager, Production Operations - Machine Shop at Amazon since 2024, and former Machine Shop Manager - Project Kuiper at Amazon (2020–2024). Former Mechanical Manufacturing Manager at Karem Aircraft (2010–2020) and Manufacturing Manager at Superior Crankshaft (2006–2010). The profile describes processing complex parts from drawing to finished product, including bearings, gears, internal engine components and castings.
Steve Crivello
LinkedInExperience: Machining Director · Paradigm Manufacturing
Machining Director at Paradigm Manufacturing since 2021, and former Sr Machining Manager at Paradigm Manufacturing (2009–2021). The profile headline reads Machining/O.P. Director, and the current role is listed in Hutto, Texas, under General Management.
Vipul Patel
LinkedInExperience: Machine Shop head · C.M.SMITH & SONS LIMITED
Machine Shop Manager at Rinal Machining Pvt Ltd ( Division of Bhagwati Spherocast Pvt Ltd ) since 2024. Former CNC Machine Shop Manager at Omguru cast Pvt Ltd (2022–2024) and Machine Shop head at C.M.SMITH & SONS LIMITED (2011–2022). The profile describes handling a CNC machine shop for an auto component unit, including production planning, daily shop activity and rework and rejection control.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's shop type to yours, since a high-volume automotive machining line runs differently from a high-mix shop making aerospace or prototype parts. Also consider whether your question is about scheduling and staffing, programming and process, or equipment investment, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which measures do you track to know whether your machines and people are productive, and how do you act on them?
- 02How do you plan and schedule work in a machine shop when rush jobs keep interrupting the plan?
- 03How do you recruit, train and keep skilled machinists and CNC programmers?
Reaching machining operations experts
How can I contact one of these machining operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Milacron India; Hydraulics International, Inc. and Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc., based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach machining operations experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
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