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Catera Nicholson

Howard Industries
Shubuta,MS
1
Language
9
years of professional experience

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Howard Industries, skilled in efficient fabric utilization and safety awareness. Proven track record in maintaining high-quality standards and optimizing production schedules. Adept at operating industrial equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, contributing to a seamless manufacturing process.

Work History

Coil Cutter

Howard Industries | 03.2026 - 03.2026
  • Measured and cut materials to precise specifications for manufacturing orders
  • Inspected cut pieces for accuracy, defects, and compliance with production standards
  • Operated cutting equipment safely while following lockout and housekeeping procedures
  • Interpreted work orders and blueprints to prepare correct material layouts

Dryer Operator

10 Months
Hood Industries | 04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Monitored dryer controls and adjusted settings to maintain proper lumber moisture levels.
  • Inspected dried materials for defects, warping, and quality issues before release.
  • Loaded and unloaded lumber from dryer equipment following safe material-handling procedures.
  • Recorded temperature, humidity, and cycle readings to support consistent drying results.

Assembly Line Worker

1 Year 9 Months
Howard Industries | 09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Operated assembly equipment while following safety procedures and quality standards.
  • Inspected finished parts for defects and routed rejected items for rework.
  • Assembled components accurately using hand tools, power tools, and blueprints.
  • Maintained steady production flow by stocking materials and clearing workstations.

Industrial Spray Painter

2 Years 8 Months
Howard Industries | 01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Prepared metal surfaces for spray application by cleaning, sanding, and masking components.
  • Operated industrial spray equipment to apply consistent coatings on finished parts.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for coverage, defects, and finish quality before release.
  • Mixed paint materials according to specifications to maintain proper color and viscosity.

Education

High School Diploma

Heidelberg High School | Heidelberg, MS | 05-2026

Skills

Efficient fabric utilization
Safety awareness
Production scheduling
Housekeeping requirements

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Coil Cutter

Howard Industries
03.2026 - 03.2026Read More

Dryer Operator

Hood Industries
04.2021 - 02.2022Read More

Assembly Line Worker

Howard Industries
09.2019 - 06.2021Read More

Industrial Spray Painter

Howard Industries
01.2017 - 09.2019Read More

Heidelberg High School

High School Diploma
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Catera Nicholson