Mill Project

During my junior year of high school, I took an opportunity to lead a joint venture between TechSolve and Butler Tech. I led the charge to transform a horizontal milling machine into a student-run, self-sustaining business. As the lead on the project, I was responsible for everything from the initial mechanical overhaul to training my peers on safety and operation. It wasn't just about making parts; it was about building a business. The project became a massive success, generating over $60,000 to fund our FRC ventures. 

This Mill Project was my classroom. Through the process of bringing the machine back to life, I immersed myself in the complexities of industrial wiring, PLC programming, and mechanical troubleshooting. I didn't just want the machine to work; I wanted it to be a sustainable educational tool. I developed the setup and safety protocols that allowed the project to scale, and it now serves as a permanent "learning lab" for every new class in the Butler Tech Mechatronics program. Watching my work continue to spark curiosity in new students is as rewarding as the money that we generated.