DaunTez Avery
Cleveland
Summary
Certied CNC Operator and Machinist with hands-on training in CNC/Swiss Programming and Machine Tools. Proven ability to read blueprints, perform setups, run CNC mills/lathes, and inspect machined parts to tight tolerances. Strong background in manufacturing environments with experience across various machine operations. U.S. Citizen, open to full-time or contract roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Lathe Machinist
DMH USA Inc.
Warrensville Heights
11.2025 - Current
- Studies blueprints and creating the design, cutting plastics and manipulating it to build the project, and performing regular maintenance on their machinery.
- Fabricate items such as machine parts and tools.
- Set up CNC lathes according to blueprint specifications.
- Select and align holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Conduct quality assurance checks
- Make machine adjustments and modify program speeds
- Adhere to all ISO standards and participate in regular ISO audits.
- Works with the CNC Supervisor to organize work in the production area to meet current workloads, ensuring all orders are completed accurately.
- Adheres to all safety rules and guidelines.
- Supports lean manufacturing through 5S methodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
CNC Swiss Machinist/Set Up
Jergens
Cleveland
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Performs a variety of activities with only a normal level of supervision to set up and operate CNC machines to mill, drill, ream, tap, etc. a variety of parts to drawings and specifications.
- Downloads programs from network server to machine and edits as required and or noted on program. Pre-sets tooling, loads tooling into tool changer, adjusts offsets, installs fixtures and sets reference points for programs. Dry runs programs on control; runs live piece.
- Able to correctly touch off tools, indicate fixtures in location and make other minor adjustments required for proper operation of machine tool.
- Inspect first piece and obtain approval from designated person. Check parts during run according to procedures, specifications and customer requirements using a variety of gauges from calipers, micrometers, thread gages, depth micrometers, surface plate with height gage, and other equipment.
- Inspects work in process for conformance to functional and aesthetics specifications.
- Effective troubleshooting.
- Set ups and completes secondary operations and/or machines or processes as required or instructed. Perform daily maintenance checks on all equipment operated.
- Proper care in the use of tools, equipment and materials. Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions to supervision.
- Communicates effectively with internal company partners in performing assigned tasks. Assists less experienced employees with more complex issues.
- Keeps the supervisor aware in a timely manner of any issues needing the supervisor's involvement.
- Maintains timely and accurate records and reports, as required.
- Observe good housekeeping and safety habits.
- Supports change and company/departmental goals through actions and behaviors.
- Communicates effectively with co-workers and internal customers; and performs assignments in a timely and efficient manner while meeting customer quality expectations.
CNC Mill Set Up Operator (Contract)
Presrite Corporation
Eastlake
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated CNC equipment, holding close tolerances
- Set up tools and inserts per manufacturing specs
- Used gauges to inspect parts and maintain quality
- Maintained production/scrap logs, followed safety practices
Student
ASPRA Tech Center
Parma
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Hands-on training with CNC Lathes, Mills, and Swiss Machines
- Setup tools, inserts, and offsets for lathe and mill
- Blueprint reading, GD&T, shop math, trigonometry
- Read/edit G & M code
- Operated Mazak horizontal mill; performed tool changes and deburring
- Performed precision measurements (micrometer, caliper, comparator)
- Conducted basic equipment maintenance, coolant checks, chip cleaning
CNC Operator / Machinist (Contract)
Merit Brass
Richmond Heights
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed first-piece and in-process inspections
- Approved setups, checked parts during production
- Used micrometers, calipers, and mechanical gauges
- Documented traceability and inspection results
Technical Machine Operator (Contract)
King Nut Companies
Solon
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated packaging equipment based on production specs
- Inspected seal, fill weight, labeling accuracy
- Conducted machine cleaning and sanitation (ATP testing)
- Completed production reports and quality documentation
Press Mold Operator
Custom Rubber Corp
Cleveland
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Fed rubber into mold injectors, tracked production rates
- Trimmed excess material, stored finished parts
- Maintained workstation cleanliness
Education
High School Diploma - Upper secondary education
East Technical High School
Cleveland, OHCnc/Swiss Programmer -
Trade school
Skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Microsoft Office
- Stamping press
- GD&T
- Machine Maintenance
- Machining - Machinist experience (1-2 years)
- Warehouse experience
- CNC programming
- Security
- Micrometer
- G&M Code Reading & Editing
- Manufacturing facility
- Data entry
- Setup & Tooling Adjustments
- Blueprint Reading, GD&T
- CNC milling machine
- Heavy Lifting / Warehouse Experience
- Aluminum
- Lean manufacturing
- Copper
- Forklift & Material Handling
- Calipers
- Distribution center
- Quality assurance
- Factory
- Lean
- Schematics
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Janitorial experience
- Geometry
- CNC lathe
- Quality control
- Precision measuring instruments
- Vision inspection system
- Electrical experience
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- SolidWorks
- Micrometers
- Tooling
- Comparator
- Mazak Horizontal Mill
- Computer literacy
- Industrial equipment
- Power tools
- Shop Math & Trigonometry
- Brass
- Communication skills
- Plastics injection molding
- Time management
- CNC
- Crane
- Maintenance
- CNC machine setup
- Fanuc
- Continuous improvement
- Quality Inspection
- Computer skills
- Hand tools
- Steel
- CNC Operation (Lathes, Mills, Swiss)
- Order fulfillment
- Attention to detail
Certification
- NIMS CNC Milling Operator
- Certificate in CNC Machining
- NIMS CNC Mill Level II
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
CNC Lathe Machinist
DMH USA Inc.
11.2025 - Current
CNC Swiss Machinist/Set Up
Jergens
08.2025 - 10.2025
CNC Mill Set Up Operator (Contract)
Presrite Corporation
05.2025 - 06.2025
Student
ASPRA Tech Center
09.2024 - 02.2025
CNC Operator / Machinist (Contract)
Merit Brass
05.2024 - 08.2024
Technical Machine Operator (Contract)
King Nut Companies
12.2023 - 02.2024
Press Mold Operator
Custom Rubber Corp
05.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - Upper secondary education
East Technical High School
Cnc/Swiss Programmer -
Trade school