Clay Yeary
West Chester,OH
Summary
Reliable CNC operator with experience in lathes, vertical, horizontal, and 5-axis mills. Skilled in machine setup, tool offset management, and running multiple machines while meeting blueprint specs. Known for troubleshooting production issues and training new employees on safe setup and operation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Mill Operator
Faxon Firearms
Fairfield, Ohio
03.2026 - Current
- Oversaw CNC mill operations to ensure production of high-quality precision firearm components.
- Adjusted setups for precision machining of firearm components for barrels, receivers, and other firearm parts.
- Set up and operate vertical, horizontal and 5 axis mills
- Verify part accuracy with calipers and micrometers against blueprint specifications.
- Adjusted feed rates, speeds, and cut depths to consistently achieve quality standards across machined parts.
- Operated multiple CNC milling machines concurrently, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Train new employees on safe CNC mill use and proper setup procedures.
CNC Machine Operator
Premier Machine Products
Reading, OH
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Set up and ran CNC machines for repetitive machining operations on various materials to specification.
- Operated multiple CNC machines at once while following safety protocols at all times.
- Set up CNC mills and lathes for prototype part production.
- Configured tooling, fixtures, and offsets for machine operations, enhancing precision for assigned jobs.
- Coordinated with CNC programmer to develop efficient machine setups for various projects.
- Collaborated with supervisor to troubleshoot production processes, improving machine setup skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakota West
West Chester, OH05-2022
Skills
- Machine setup and operation
- CNC programming fundamentals
- Tool offset management
- Precision measurement techniques
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Blueprint interpretation
- Employee training and development
- Team communication strategies
Timeline
CNC Mill Operator
Faxon Firearms
03.2026 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Premier Machine Products
09.2024 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Lakota West