Fred Thompson
Lab Instrument Maker
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- 2026-present: Lab instrument maker, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
- 2024-2026: Machinist, Moog Space and Defense
- 2022-2024: Machinist, Cogar Manufacturing
- 2005-2022: Machinist/ Model Shop Specialist, Moog Space and Defense
- 1997-2005: Machinist/ CNC Programmer, Kaydon (Electro Tech)
- 1993-1997: Machinist/ Fabrication Worker, Patrick Enterprises
- CNC Programming (ProtoTRAK, CNC mills/lathes)
- Conventional Machining (lathes, mills, grinders)
- Forklift Operation (Certified)
- Blueprint Reading & Precision Measurement
- Mold & Tool Making
- Prototype Development
- Basic Carpentry & Hand Tools