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Dawn Turner

Easley,SC

Summary

Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Shift Lead / Machine Operator

Transcendia
Greenville, SC
02.2015 - Current
  • Maintained and operated a variety of machinery to ensure efficient production.
  • Performed regular maintenance on equipment, such as changing oil, lubricating components, and replacing worn parts.
  • Inspected machined parts for quality control and accuracy.
  • Assisted in the training and development of 2nd shift staff.
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth transition between shifts.
  • Monitored work performance and provided feedback to employees on their progress.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency, quality control, and customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures throughout the facility.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours, and other data as required.
  • Communicated effectively with all departments to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Inspected finished products for accuracy and quality assurance prior to shipping or storage.
  • Conducted tests using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, test gauges, thermometers, pressure gauges.
  • Analyzed data from various measurements taken during calibrations to identify any discrepancies or errors.
  • Investigated sources of measurement errors and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
  • Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.

Web Press Operator

Harland Clarke
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2006 - 07.2014
  • Operated web press to print newspapers, magazines, brochures, and other printed materials.
  • Adjusted ink fountains, cylinders, plates, guides, and tension devices as needed to ensure quality printing results.
  • Calibrated web presses for proper alignment of images on paper stock.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with web press equipment when necessary.
  • CNC Manufacturing, creating parts when replacement parts were unavailable
  • Adjusted settings on the computerized control panel for accurate registration and color density levels.

Remanufacturing Technician

Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing
Tooele, UT
02.1998 - 02.2002
  • Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
  • Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
  • Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
  • Programmed CNC machines using G&M codes in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Silver Bluff High School
Aiken, SC
06-1988

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee engagement
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Tooling adjustment
  • Machine setup
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Malfunction troubleshooting
  • Machine loading
  • Tolerances compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Tooling replacement
  • Tool use and calibration

Timeline

Second Shift Lead / Machine Operator

Transcendia
02.2015 - Current

Web Press Operator

Harland Clarke
01.2006 - 07.2014

Remanufacturing Technician

Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing
02.1998 - 02.2002

High School Diploma -

Silver Bluff High School

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