Dakota Newberry
Cedar Lake ,IN
Summary
Positive, dedicated, and quick to learn new tasks. Knowledge of basic machining principles and safety protocols combined with hands-on skills in operating and maintaining machinery. Focused on delivering precise, high-quality work that contributes to team success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
10.2025 - Current
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Machinist
Sterling Machine Co
Cedar Lake, IN
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure adherence to specifications.
Machinist
IMCO Industrial Machine Corp
Crown Point, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Education
Associate of Science - Precision Machining Technology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2026
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Part inspection
- Measurement tools
- CNC and manual equipment
- Tool sharpening
- Reading micrometers
- Steam turbine maintenance
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Vincennes University
10.2025 - Current
Machinist
Sterling Machine Co
08.2023 - 12.2025
Machinist
IMCO Industrial Machine Corp
05.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Precision Machining Technology
Vincennes University