PALANI DHANASEKAR
Singapore
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Tooling & Fabrication Supervisor with 10+ years in high-precision machining environments across Singapore and India. Specializing in CNC programming (Milling, Turning), EDM/Wirecut operations, and mold tooling for leading clients in aerospace, electronics, and automotive sectors. Adept at managing supplier relations, process improvements, team training, and production optimization. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and leadership to a forward-thinking aerospace or advanced manufacturing company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toolroom Supervisor – Tooling & Fabrication
PLASMOTECH (A Positronic Company)
01.2021 - Current
- Lead daily operations in tooling fabrication and EDM/Wirecut programming
- Manage supplier coordination, PO preparation, and inventory control
- Train and supervise machinists on precision part fabrication
- Operate high-accuracy Sodick EDM and Wirecut machines for aerospace components
Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer
L.S. MOULD PTE LTD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated and programmed CNC milling and turning machines for mold making
- Created and optimized toolpaths using Mastercam
- Ensured tight tolerances for aerospace and automotive tooling
Machinist Supervisor – CNC Division
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Managed CNC shop operations for production and tooling
- Hands-on programming and machining using Siemens and FANUC controls
- Supported quality checks and team coordination for component accuracy
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Trichy, Tamil Nadu01.2014
Secondary School (S.S.L.C) - undefined
Govt. Higher Secondary School
Thuvakudi, Trichy01.2011
Skills
- CNC Milling & Turning – Programming (Mastercam), Setup, Operation
- EDM & Wirecut Machining – Sodick, Charmilles, AG40L, AQ35L
- Toolroom Supervision – Job Planning, Supplier Coordination, PO Handling
- Mold Fabrication – Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Recordkeeping
- Quality Assurance – Detailed Drawing Interpretation, Precision Control
- Team Leadership – Training, Motivation, Job Assignment
- Cmm measuring
- IATF 16949:2016
- VTL MACHINES
- HBM MACHINES
- Machine setup
- Final inspection
- Tool selection
- G-code programming
- Manual machining
- Thread milling
- Fixture design
- Precision machining
- Surface grinding
- Wire EDM operation
- CAD utilization
- Electro-discharge machining
- Machine calibration
- Mold making
- Lathe operation
- Team Training
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 Automotive - Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor on 11-13 March 2024 in Singapore
- PCDMIS CAD TRAINING on Jan 2024
- Basic Training in iTNC 530 from 10th to 13th May, 2016 at HEIDENHAIN India
CORE MACHINES & SYSTEMS
- Sodick ALN600/400G, AG40L, AQ35L
- Charmilles FO 350S
- Controls: FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain
- Mastercam Software for 2D/3D Programming
MAJOR CLIENTS HANDLED
Amphenol Aerospace | Positronics | Amphenol FCI | Aptiv | Molex | Casco
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong technical drawing interpretation
- Maintenance of EDM/Wirecut machines
- Independent programming without CAM when required
- Flexible to overseas assignments or shift work
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Toolroom Supervisor – Tooling & Fabrication
PLASMOTECH (A Positronic Company)
01.2021 - Current
Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer
L.S. MOULD PTE LTD
01.2019 - 01.2021
Machinist Supervisor – CNC Division
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2019
Secondary School (S.S.L.C) - undefined
Govt. Higher Secondary School