Heather Cassiday
Kendallville,IN
Summary
Dynamic CNC Lathe Operator with a proven track record at Reliable PMW, excelling in precision machining and quality assurance. Recognized for strong attention to detail and effective teamwork, I consistently enhance production efficiency while training new employees. Committed to maintaining safety standards and achieving tight tolerances in all projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
CNC Lathe Operator
Reliable PMW
08.2018 - 07.2025
- Studied instructions, labels, blueprint specifications and materials before beginning projects and operating equipment.
- Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
- Evaluated production systems and processes, made recommendations regarding modifications and helped implement.
- Loaded component materials into product-specific tools and followed established documentation for manufacturing.
- Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- 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.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
CNC Lathe Operator
CCT Enterprises
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Studied instructions, labels, blueprint specifications and materials before beginning projects and operating equipment.
- Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
- Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Inspected parts to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Attention to detail
- Lift 30 pounds
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Product knowledge
- Following instructions
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
02.2025 - Current
CNC Lathe Operator
Reliable PMW
08.2018 - 07.2025
CNC Lathe Operator
CCT Enterprises
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
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