CNC Operator/Programmer
Westbrook Manufacturing
1111 Lockwood Dr Houston Tx 77020
2022 - 2025
- Operated CNC machines to fabricate parts according to specifications.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices in machinery operation.
- Assisted in setup and calibration of CNC equipment for production runs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machine issues effectively.
- Monitored production processes for quality assurance and consistency.
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and knowledge.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- 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.
- Seamlessly transitioned between various CNC machine types, demonstrating adaptability and versatility as an operator.
- 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.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Kept up-to-date with industry advancements by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to continuously hone skills as a CNC operator.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Completed projects on time by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and implementing new techniques in CNC operation.
- Improved production efficiency by adjusting and maintaining CNC machinery for optimal performance.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.