Cau Do
Tacoma
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production and maintenance environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.
Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency. Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and repair.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist 1
Aero Precision LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
- Set Up Horizon Mill 3th/4th Axis for production
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
- Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.
- Calculated dimensions, tool selection and machine speeds from new orders.
- Studied instructions, labels, blueprint specifications and materials before beginning projects and operating equipment.
- Helped establish priorities, solved problems and set goals within department and offered help to team members.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
CNC Machinist Apprentice/Team Leader
Aero Precision LLC
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy..
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Senior Machine Operator
Aero Precision LLC
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed routine maintenance on workplace equipment to immediately address problems.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
Machine Operator
Aeroprecision LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- To production processes to optimize product quality.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
Education
Certificate of Machinist (aircraft Oriented) - CNC Machining
AJAC
Kent08-2025
Skills
- Continuous improvement in processes
- Compliance reporting
- CNC machine operation
- Safety lockout practices
- CNC and manual equipment proficiency
- Manufacturing processes
- Equipment maintenance
- Task management
- Technical issue resolution
- Parts and Materials Inspection
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures
- Quality assurance in production
- Precision machining expertise
- Fundamental mathematics
- Ensuring organized workspaces
- Safety compliance
- Technical Documentation
- Procedure documentation updates
- Equipment safety compliance
- Manufacturing productivity
- Mentoring junior team members
- Quality control standards
- Effective control of machining speeds
- Skilled in operating precision measurement devices
- Employee Performance
- Routine maintenance of equipment
- Implementation of corrective actions
- Hazardous materials management
- Issue identification and resolution
- Maintain Quality
- Machine, Tooling and Parts Cleaning
- Machine setup expertise
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Knowledgeable about materials, tooling, and cutting speeds to optimize production processes
- Strong understanding of technical drawings, blueprints
- Proficient in CNC programming and operating various machines
Languages
English - Professional Working
Vietnamese - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNC Machinist 1
Aero Precision LLC
10.2023 - Current
CNC Machinist Apprentice/Team Leader
Aero Precision LLC
09.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Machine Operator
Aero Precision LLC
05.2017 - 09.2019
Machine Operator
Aeroprecision LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
Certificate of Machinist (aircraft Oriented) - CNC Machining
AJAC
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