Benjamin Smiley
Schulist's Custom Cabinets
Hatley,WI
2
Certifications
14
years of professional experience
CNC Lead Operator guiding router CNC setup, maintenance, and quality control in a cabinet production environment. Oversees workflow across multiple employees, keeps material flow moving through ordering and stocking, and helps maintain safe machine performance. Supports production from raw material through finished cabinet delivery.
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
4 Years 2 Months- Maintain mulitiple types of CNC machines weekly to keep factory equipment running safely.
- Set up CNC machines and saws for daily production runs across the shop.
- Coordinate workflow across multiple operators to keep cabinet production moving from raw material to finished product.
- Inspect cabinet quality throughout production and correct issues before delivery.
- Deliver cabinets in a box truck and handle installation at active business sites.
Cook
3 Years 5 Months- Prepare and serve parties of up to 250 people by managing grill, sauté, prep, appetizer, salad, and pizza stations while multitasking during busy nights.
- Maintain workstations to health-code standards by organizing setups, completing cleaning procedures, and taking inventory to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Train employees to work efficiently by providing station guidance and assisting other stations during high-volume service periods.
Housekeeper
3 Years 5 Months- Maintained guest spaces to a consistent standard, supporting a clean and welcoming hostel environment.
- Restocked cleaning supplies and room essentials to keep daily operations moving without interruption.
- Worked independently to complete assigned duties on time while keeping pace in a high-demand environment.
Tube Bender
4 Months- Kept machines running continuously by balancing shift priorities and responding quickly to operator needs.
- Verified completed components against customer blueprints to meet specified tolerances and quality requirements.
- Supported production flow by coordinating work across multiple machines and keeping employees productive each shift.
General Laborer
6 Years 3 Months- Trained new employees and kept independent production moving across installation, manufacturing, and wash operations.
- Welded and fabricated custom metal parts according to blueprint specifications for shop projects.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment safely at job sites and in the shop.
- Handled material movement between fabrication, washing, and installation work areas with steady pace and accuracy.
- Maintained clean, organized shop areas to support daily manufacturing and metal fabrication work.
Education
- Welding
High school or equivalent
Skills
CNC machining
CNC machine maintenance
Machine setup
Blueprint reading
Inventory control
Employee training
Production scheduling
Team supervision
Safety compliance
Quality control
Forklift operation
Material handling
Inventory control
Quality control
Team supervision
Workflow coordination
Equipment inspection
Preventive maintenance
Training and mentoring
Material ordering
Mechanical repair
Routine inspections
Equipment calibration
Box truck driving
Load securement
Vehicle inspection
Customer delivery
Certification
Forklift Certified
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Schulist's Custom Cabinets
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Cook
MANGY MOOSE
02.2019 - 07.2022Read More
Housekeeper
The hostel
02.2019 - 07.2022Read More
Tube Bender
G3 Industries
09.2018 - 01.2019Read More
General Laborer
Charnecke Tents/CCC washers
06.2012 - 09.2018Read More
Rosholt High School
High school or equivalent
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North Central Technical College
from Welding
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