Forrest Sherbeyn
Industry,IL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at L&N Industries Inc. Skilled in CNC programming and welding, consistently achieving high-quality standards while optimizing production efficiency. Recognized for critical thinking and effective project management, contributing to reduced lead times and enhanced workplace safety. Committed to excellence in fabrication and adherence to OSHA compliance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
L&N Industries Inc.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
CNC Operator/programmer
L&N Industries Inc.
Rushville, IL
04.2012 - 10.2024
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration on a regular basis.
- Enhanced workplace safety by following all company protocols and guidelines during daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed jobs, tracking progress throughout the production cycle to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Ensured high-quality products by conducting regular inspections of finished parts and addressing any issues promptly.
- Optimized material usage through careful planning, reducing waste and lowering overall production costs.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Adhered to strict quality control standards by using precision measuring tools such as micrometers or calipers during the inspection process of finished products.
- Assisted in training new CNC operators, sharing best practices and offering guidance as needed.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, sharing knowledge and expertise to optimize overall production performance.
- Reduced lead times for projects by implementing efficient scheduling techniques, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts to clients.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rushville Industry High School
Rushville, IL05.2013
Skills
- CNC operating
- CNC programming
- CNC preventive maintenance
- Drawing CAD files
- Blueprint drawing
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Critical thinking
- Steel fabrication
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Brake press operation
- Project management
- OSHA compliance
- Power tool operation
Timeline
CNC Operator/programmer
L&N Industries Inc.
04.2012 - 10.2024
Welder
L&N Industries Inc.
High School Diploma -
Rushville Industry High School