Carla Cunningham
Lorain,OH
Summary
Professional blaster with hands-on experience the field. Efficient and hardworking with excellent mechanical aptitude. In-depth osha and assembly line production knowledge. Skilled in training and mentoring new employees.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Incoming Grit Blaster
PG Technology / Strom Engineering
Ellisville, MS
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Ensured cleanliness of airplane parts to maintain quality standards and safety. in De-Mask Department using grit blast tools and machinery, including grit blasting robots; documented cleaning processes and part information while meeting production quotas and adhering to quality standards.
- Operated blasting equipment for safe and effective material removal, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new personnel on blasting techniques and safety procedures, enhancing team competency in operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to protect personnel and surrounding areas during blasting.
- Linde / GE
Fork Truck Operator / Van Driver / Quality Inspector
Premier Staffing
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Operated a Fork Truck to load and unload trucks of inventory, staged inventory to be picked for Stellantis Automotive deliveries during a GM labor dispute.
- Transported employees to and from work and hotel, transporting employees on health and welfare runs on assigned days.
- Conducted inspections of brakes on government vehicles to ensure safety compliance.
- Transported racks of completed Toyota rear axles to inspection bays for quality checks; loaded and unloaded trucks of finished and raw materials.
- Stellantis Automotive / Meritor Cummins - Rockford IL, Manning SC, West Memphis AR
Line Operator
ARG
Davenport, IA
10.2017 - 05.2024
- Operate and troubleshoot CNC line conveyor / palletizer and packaging equipment in the Production Department of Contributed to operations at Kraft Heinz, focusing on production efficiency..
- Executed quality inspections of product packages, maintained equipment production flow, and resolved machinery faults to ensure consistent output.
- Operated Allen Bradley-controlled machines to effectively manage production processes.
- Packaged products for shipping in the Unload department, marked and tagged items, and transferred products to warehouse using forklift.
- Kraft Heinz
Production / Sanitation
Cabot Creamery
Cabot, VT
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Manually packaged dairy products for shipping and sanitized dairy production rooms, machinery, and tools.
- Performed routine responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.
- Provided creative suggestions to improve team effectiveness.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Field Operations Manager / Labor Division / Recruitment / Safety
AFIMAC Global
Cleveland, OH
05.2011 - 03.2024
- Managed personnel and assets at client sites across the Continental U.S.; recruited, staffed, and managed skilled trades for clients in crisis situations.
- Managed personnel and assets at client sites across Continental U.S.; recruited, staffed, and managed skilled trades for clients in crisis situations.
- Chief Liaison between the client and AFIMAC.
- Some job sites required working supervisors, which we were trained to do, the actual job, and perform those job duties on a daily basis along with our personnel.
- Cleveland, OH
- Duties as working supervisor: Rural Metro Ambulance Svc-Cheektowaga NY /Ambulance driver -Worked in 2013
- Kelloggs-Memphis TN / Palletizer, Unitizer, Airvoyer, Rf Scanner, Forklift/Tugger, machine operator -2013/Served clients in 2014
- Market Basket Grocery Stores-Tewksbury MA / Stocker- 2014/Served clients in 2015 built shelves, scanned inventory for pricing and description, stocked merchandise.
Assembler
804 Technologies
Lafayette, IN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Wired and built trays for electrical harnesses that power Caterpillar construction equipment.
- Performed continuity test on electrical enclosure for marine engines after completing tray build.
- I plugged wires into MS (Military Standard) connectors using blueprints visual aids.
- Connected components to tester to check for continuity and identify miswires.
- Collaborated with the Kirby Risk team to support electrical harness production.
Assembler
Madicorp
Horicon, WI
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assembled parts for John Deere Gator utility vehicle.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble components, ensuring high-quality output.
- Assembled components using hand tools and power tools.
- Executed detailed assembly instructions and blueprints, contributing to precision in production.
- Conducted inspections of finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
Line Operator
Madicorp
St Peters, MO
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated line packaging equipment and troubleshot conveyor/palletizer equipment in Production Department to support daily operations at RB.
- Inspected product packages, maintained the flow of production on equipment, and corrected stops or faults in machinery operation by making minor adjustments or repairs to achieve optimal production levels.
- RB
CNC Machine Operator/Stocker/Line Operator/Assistant Manager
Huffmaster
Lebanon, TN
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Machined automotive parts used for school buses (chassis steering systems) utilized Cincinnati OD Grinder Machines, Drake ID Grinder Machines, Cincinnati Buffer and Scrubber Machinery, J & L Groove Cutters and Edmond Coding Machinery also used measuring devices i.e. calipers gauges, ID and OD micrometers and hand tools.
- Machines controlled by GE Fanuc and Allen Bradley Controls. which I entered the tolerances and specs for the parts.
- Maintained fluid levels for machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Changed grinding wheels to maintain production quality. and plates as needed per specific job.
- Operated Line Conveyor and bagger machinery equipment for food production company. (Mondelez International).
- Directed team operations to enhance project workflow. to ensure project efficiency.
Inspector - Deburrer
Strom Engineering
Elma, NY
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Inspected purchased parts, subassemblies, and finished products per checklist, drawings, and inspection procedures using gauges, calipers, and dial indicators.
- Documented inspection results and evaluated materials and in-process products to tolerances of .2/1000 of an inch; reported non-conformance to QA supervisor.
- Worked at Servotronics
Recorder/Line Conveyor/Quality Inspection/Shipping/Press Operator/Crane Operator/Inspector/Deburrer/Incoming Grit Blaster
Strom Engineering
05.2006 - 03.2020
- ATI Steel Assigned to Inspection / Shipping department. My duties were to inspect, weigh, mark, tag, stamp and remove any excess steel from Ingots by CNC grinder and or hand tools, also documented Ingot weights, shipping piece ID numbers and grades to be added to ATI's computer data system.
- Logged shift delays in system and operated line conveyor remote-controlled cranes, banded coils using automatic bander, and prepared product for shipping area.
- Utilized knowledge of various industrial tools and machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Honey Well Aerospace worked as a Press operator compacting and coining materials using a CNC Danly press to make brake pads for Commercial airplanes and jets.
- Inspected, weighed, marked, tagged, stamped, and removed excess steel from ingots using CNC grinder and hand tools.
- Loaded steel slabs (ingots) weighing 9,000 - 30,000 lbs onto flatbed trucks for shipment in the shipping department.
- Rebuilt various types of rolls, including work, backup, ringer, and hold down rolls, to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
- Inspected brake pads for defects using calipers, gauges, and micrometers to ensure compliance with customer specifications and support company production goals.
Assembler / Tester
PMG
Lincolnshire, IL
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Assembled multi-function valves, solenoid on/off valves, pressure control valves, flow control valves, electric valve controls & coils, and electro-proportional valves to ensure high-quality output.
- Conduct rigorous testing and inspection of products using CNC Air leak / Calibrator test equipment, CNC Flow meters and Digital pressure gauges to ensure products perform beyond industry standards.
- Operated machines with Allen Bradley controls to ensure efficient production. to ensure optimal performance. by Allen Bradley controls.
- Packaged and prepared products for shipping, ensuring compliance with shipping standards.
- Maintained detailed records of testing and production to support quality control and traceability.
- Lincolnshire, IL
Furnace Man B Operator
Republic Engineering Products
Lackawanna, NY
03.2008 - 06.2012
- Line Inspector / CNC Machine Operator / Tester / Furnace Recorder / Participated in safety committee meetings to discuss workplace safety initiatives.
- Received and shipped large ladles of molten steel using remote controlled transfer car and overhead crane, secured argon hoses to ladles to initiate and complete Vacuum Degas process.
- Ensured proper cut was made by the Shear operator tested samples of bar and coil for discrepancies and grade type communicated any problems or discrepancies to Tester, Roller and Product End Supervisor and made production decisions.
- Used measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers to keep detailed records of stock and materials used.
- Contributed to safety initiatives and ensured compliance with safety standards as a line inspector, CNC machine operator, tester, and furnace recorder.
- Checked cuts made by Shear operator, tested samples of bar and coil for discrepancies and grade type, and communicated issues to Tester, Roller, and Product End Supervisor.
Safety Supervisor
MPW Industrial Incorporated
Canton, OH
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Managed 100+ employees across two locations.
- Walked each job site made sure that correct permits equipment inspection and paperwork were filled out and displayed correctly and that workers were working safely and followed company and OSHA safety procedures kept detailed records of all incidents and accidents, interacted with clients and client safety coordinators.
- Inspected job sites to ensure correct permits, equipment inspections, and paperwork were completed; monitored adherence to company and OSHA safety procedures, maintained detailed records of incidents and accidents, and collaborated with clients and client safety coordinators.
- Worked as a general technician before promotion to the safety supervisor.
- Duties included hydro blasting, sandblasting, industrial vacuuming using wet and dry vacuum trucks, forklift, painting using airless pressure paint equipment, and other various laborer tasks.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Real Estate Principle
Fred Sands School of Real Estate
Brentwood, CACertificate of Completion - Dental Hygiene
Bryman College
Torrance, CACertificate of Completion - Telecommunications
Telecommunications Radioman "A" School
San Diego, CADiploma - General
Southview High School
Lorain , OHSkills
- Management
- CNC operator
- Forklift operator
- Assembly
- Warehouse
- Inspection
- Line Operator
- Grit blasting
- Quality inspection
- Fork truck operation
- Production monitoring
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Forklift operation
- Machinery operations
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- TWIC card holder
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 60
Additional Information
Quick learner, Team player
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Incoming Grit Blaster
PG Technology / Strom Engineering
04.2026 - 08.2026
Production / Sanitation
Cabot Creamery
11.2023 - 03.2024
Fork Truck Operator / Van Driver / Quality Inspector
Premier Staffing
09.2023 - 02.2026
Assembler
804 Technologies
01.2023 - 07.2023
Assembler
Madicorp
10.2022 - 12.2022
Line Operator
Madicorp
11.2021 - 04.2022
Inspector - Deburrer
Strom Engineering
04.2019 - 03.2020
Line Operator
ARG
10.2017 - 05.2024
Assembler / Tester
PMG
05.2017 - 07.2017
CNC Machine Operator/Stocker/Line Operator/Assistant Manager
Huffmaster
08.2013 - 05.2020
Field Operations Manager / Labor Division / Recruitment / Safety
AFIMAC Global
05.2011 - 03.2024
Furnace Man B Operator
Republic Engineering Products
03.2008 - 06.2012
Recorder/Line Conveyor/Quality Inspection/Shipping/Press Operator/Crane Operator/Inspector/Deburrer/Incoming Grit Blaster
Strom Engineering
05.2006 - 03.2020
Safety Supervisor
MPW Industrial Incorporated
10.2004 - 05.2006
Certificate of Completion - Real Estate Principle
Fred Sands School of Real Estate
Certificate of Completion - Dental Hygiene
Bryman College
Certificate of Completion - Telecommunications
Telecommunications Radioman "A" School
Diploma - General
Southview High School