Laser Operator
10 MonthsLeisure Creations | 01.2026 - Current
- Set up laser cutting equipment for precise fabrication of furniture components and parts.
- Operated laser machinery to produce consistent cuts from wood, acrylic, and related materials.
- Inspected finished pieces for accuracy, edge quality, and alignment before assembly.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain cut quality across varying material thicknesses.
- Monitored equipment performance and addressed minor issues to reduce downtime.
- Optimized workflow by effectively organizing raw materials, finished products, and workspaces.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Minimized downtime through early identification and resolution of potential operational issues with laser equipment.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Package Handler
8 MonthsSunshine Mills | 08.2023 - 04.2024
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Organized packages according to type, size, destination, and other specifications.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
- Labeled parcels accurately according to company guidelines.
- Maintained a clean work environment by removing debris from the floor around work area.
Production Steel Machinist
6 Years 5 MonthsNTN-Bower | 06.2016 - 11.2022
- Inspect finished products for conformance with specifications.
- Measure dimensions of completed products using precision measuring instruments.
- Maintain accurate records of daily production numbers.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on machinery regularly.
- Work effectively with other crew members to complete jobs efficiently.
- Followed strict procedures in regards to heavy machinery operation to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Operator on a press die machine
- Operator on a lathe (Okuma) steel cutter machine
Production Wood Machinist
6 MonthsTiffin Door Company | 12.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated woodworking machinery such as saws, routers, planers, and sanders to cut and shape wood pieces.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance according to established standards.
- Measured materials accurately using calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following safety procedures when operating equipment.
- Ensured that all production processes were completed efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts by replacing them with new ones.
- Identified tool wear patterns in order to anticipate replacements before they cause issues with product quality.
- Recognized potential problems with machine performance through observation of sound levels and visual inspection of parts produced.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors regarding job assignments and daily tasks.
- Measured materials and cut to specification.
- Finished wood items and construction using sanding techniques.
- Operated diverse range of equipment including routers, saws and sanders.
- Counted, sorted and stacked finished workpieces.
- Used appropriate tools to carefully clear machine jams.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.