Dakota Finneyfrock
About Dakota Finneyfrock
Dakota Finneyfrock is a skilled machinist maintenance professional with extensive experience in machining and fabrication. He currently works at Amentum and has previously held positions at several companies, including Coherent Technical Services and Engility Corporation.
Current Role at Amentum
Dakota Finneyfrock has been employed at Amentum as a Machinist Maintenance since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting various machining equipment. His work is based in Solomons, Maryland, where he applies his skills in operating and repairing CNC machines.
Previous Experience in Machining
Prior to his current position, Dakota worked at several companies in machining roles. He served as a Jr. Machinist at Coherent Technical Services, Inc. for six months in 2015-2016. He then transitioned to Engility Corporation as an Experimental Machinist from 2016 to 2018, followed by a position at Sabre Systems Inc. as an SCA Engineering Technician/Fabrication Technician from 2018 to 2020.
Educational Background
Dakota Finneyfrock studied at the College of Southern Maryland, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician and an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology between 2012 and 2016. He also attended Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, where he completed his high school education with a focus on Aviation Maintenance and Technology from 2008 to 2012.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Dakota is certified in circuit board repair and cable fabrication. He is experienced in troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines and proficient in using GibbsCAM software for creating machining programs. His technical capabilities include operating the Fadal VMC, Bridgeport Knee Mill, and Leblond Lathe, and he is a competent manual lathe operator with a focus on maintaining organizational and OSHA standards.
Early Career in Retail
Before entering the machining field, Dakota worked as a Produce Associate at Food Lion from 2013 to 2014. This role provided him with early work experience in a retail environment, contributing to his overall professional development.