Open To Work
DAVID GANTKOWSKI
Womelsdorf,USA
Summary
CNC Router and manufacturing operator with 7 years of experience in high-volume production and cabinet shop environments. Skilled in CNC setup, program monitoring, router operation, material handling, and inspection of wood and manufactured components. Background includes preventive maintenance, forklift operation, production leadership, and training. Consistently recognized for safe work habits, efficiency, and meeting production goals in fast-paced settings.
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator / Line Lead
Best Beverage LLC
Waverly, NY
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated automated production and packaging machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Promoted to Line Lead; coordinated daily production schedules, labor assignments, and workflow.
- Performed routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot mechanical and operational issues to maintain efficiency and throughput.
- Followed safety procedures including lockout/tagout and equipment startup/shutdown steps.
- Maintained accurate production, quality, and maintenance documentation.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation, processes, and safety standards.
Heavy Forklift Operator
Advanced Drainage Systems
Waverly, NY
- Operated heavy forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods within a manufacturing facility.
- Picked, wrapped, staged, and loaded outbound orders for shipment.
- Used load balancing, strapping, and bracing methods to prevent shifting and damage.
- Completed equipment checks and reported mechanical issues for repair or maintenance.
- Followed OSHA-aligned guidelines and plant safety procedures.
CNC Machine Operator
Fleetwood Industries
Reading, NY
- Set up, programmed, and operated CNC machines to produce parts to specification.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to maintain quality and production standards.
- Performed in-process and final inspections using measuring tools to confirm requirements.
- Documented production output, machine usage, and quality issues.
- Followed safety and quality control procedures.
CNC Router Operator
Cabinet Works Group
Sayre, PA
- Operated CNC routers producing precision-cut components for custom and production cabinetry.
- Reviewed blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders prior to running jobs.
- Inspected materials and finished components to confirm quality standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized work area aligned with shop safety practices.
- Supported improvement efforts by identifying workflow and efficiency opportunities.
Education
Carpentry - Basic
TECH School
High School Diploma / GED -
Wilson High School
Sinking Spring, PASkills
- CNC Router Operation
- CNC Setup
- Program Monitoring
- Machine Operation
- Production & Packaging Equipment
- Blueprint & Shop Drawing Reading
- Work Orders
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Control
- Measuring Tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Minor Repairs
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Shipping
- Loading
- Safety Compliance (OSHA)
- Lockout/Tagout
- Production Documentation
- Inventory Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Lean Support
- 5S Support
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 2017-2025
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Valid Driver's License
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeGig WorkContract WorkSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Machine Operator / Line Lead
Best Beverage LLC
07.2023 - 08.2025
Heavy Forklift Operator
Advanced Drainage Systems
CNC Machine Operator
Fleetwood Industries
CNC Router Operator
Cabinet Works Group
Carpentry - Basic
TECH School
High School Diploma / GED -
Wilson High School