Caleb Marotta
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Driven and adaptable industrial designer with a strong focus on manufacturing and CNC machining, proficient in Fusion 360 for both design and CAM applications. Rapidly progressed to Production Manager within one year, highlighting a quick learning curve, leadership capabilities, and a hands-on understanding of end-to-end production workflows. Experienced in optimizing CNC operations, improving shop floor efficiency, and translating complex designs into precise, manufacturable components. Committed to continuous improvement and team collaboration, with a passion for combining design thinking and technical execution in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
TKIC
Melbourne, Vic
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee the full manufacturing process of solid surface benchtops for both domestic and commercial projects.
- Lead a team of up to five fabricators and one CNC programmer, while personally managing the majority of CNC programming tasks.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
- Supervise operations from site checks through to final installation, ensuring superior quality, and workflow productivity.
CNC Programmer
TKIC
Melbourne, Vic
08.2023 - Current
- Led CNC programming and design operations, making key decisions to enhance design quality and fabrication efficiency.
- Utilized Fusion 360 for advanced CAM programming, producing complex jigs and custom forms, with high precision.
- Oversaw all CNC cutting operations and 3D modeling, ensuring dimensional accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
- Streamlined programming workflows and tooling strategies, reducing material waste, and improving production cycle times.
Industrial Designer
Pragma design
Melbourne, Vic
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the redesign and cladding of ATM units, improving both aesthetics and functionality through close collaboration with the design team.
- Coordinated laser cutting of steel and acrylic components via third-party fabrication facilities, and managed precise in-house assembly.
- Developed detailed documentation outlining manufacturing procedures for production and installation processes.
- Produced rapid prototypes using SolidWorks, facilitating early testing and iterative design refinements.
Education
Honours - Industrial Design
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Diploma - Product Design
RMIT University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Computer-aided design (CAD) and Fusion 360
- SolidWorks expertise
- Manufacturing processes
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Technical drawing and drafting
- Precision measurement techniques
- CAM programming for laser cutting and CNC machining
- 3D printing technologies
Timeline
Operations Manager
TKIC
08.2024 - Current
CNC Programmer
TKIC
08.2023 - Current
Industrial Designer
Pragma design
08.2022 - 03.2023
Honours - Industrial Design
RMIT University
Diploma - Product Design
RMIT University
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