Catherine Kerin
Monroe,NC
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service and quality focus. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Embroidery Machine Operator
Avail labs
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated and monitored industrial embroidery machines to produce high-quality finished goods, supporting daily production targets and on-time order fulfillment
Completed staging and pack-out processes for 50–100+ units per shift, ensuring accuracy, quality, and proper labeling
Utilized production computer systems and automated workflows to process and track multiple job orders per day
Interpreted and followed 100% of safety guidelines, sales orders, and operating instructions, maintaining compliance and quality standards
Managed simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment while meeting productivity expectations
Contributed to team performance by maintaining consistent attendance and reliability, supporting uninterrupted production flow
Applied lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology to maintain an organized workstation, improving efficiency and reducing errors
Supported quality control efforts by identifying and addressing defects, minimizing rework and material waste
Performed prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/carrying materials up to 30 lbs in a climate-controlled manufacturing and warehouse environment
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Hile's Curtain Specialties
Odessa, FL
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Operates sewing machines
- Sew large quantities of fabric
- Adhering to quality standards
- Performing tasks like cutting material
- Stitching seams
- Inspecting finished products
- Maintaining machine functionality
Industrial Cleaner
Moog Inc
Elma, NY
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Cleaned industrial job sites using maximum strength cleaning solutions and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Operated and maintained large cleaning equipment, including carpet shampoo machines, industrial washing machines, and dishwashers, to uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents
- Emptied trash cans and transported waste to collection areas
Education
Diploma -
Iroquois High School
Elma, NY06-2007
Skills
- Industrial Embroidery Machine Operation
- Threading, Hooping, and Design Alignment
- Stitch and Pattern Inspection
- Product Quality Assurance
- Defect Identification and Correction
- Precision and Detail-Oriented Work
- Machine Setup and Operation
- Production Computer Systems
- Reading Work Orders and Production Instructions
- Industrial Sewing and Fabric Handling
- Production Line Support
- Packaging and Order Fulfillment
- High-Volume Production Workflows
- Material Handling
- Inventory Awareness
- Industrial Cleaning and Safety Procedures
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Timeline
Embroidery Machine Operator
Avail labs
03.2023 - 02.2025
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Hile's Curtain Specialties
02.2020 - 02.2023
Industrial Cleaner
Moog Inc
08.2015 - 12.2019
Diploma -
Iroquois High School