Kao Vang
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Efficient CNC Machinist with over 20 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsible and hardworking person who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines keeping a positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, and lean manufacturing. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to the satisfaction of the customer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MACHINE OPERATOR
RMS Co
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Level 3 at pacing mills department.
- Inspect parts, set-up machine
- Trained new operators on machine setup, operation, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine manufacturing processes and improve quality standards.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency in production workflows.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that increased productivity and reduced waste in operations.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
MACHINE OPERATOR
RTI REMMELE MEDICAL
10.2005 - 07.2015
- Machinist bringing a strong background in CNC machining small parts made of stainless steel and titanium.
- Laid out and set up work area quickly per order as customer's specification.
- Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
- Used CNC equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, and also removing any burrs on all machined parts for a quality finish.
Education
Certificate - CNC MACHINIST
DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Minneapolis, MN06-2007
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
Certification
- DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2007 - CNC Milling & Turning Certification
- Certification course at Dunwoody is designed to provide fast-track, high-skilled manufacturing training in the following areas: job planning, benchwork, materials, manual milling, manual turning, CNC milling and CNC turning. With my education and certificate at Dunwoody, I have acquired the skills and knowledge with competitive edge in the manufacturing industry.
Timeline
MACHINE OPERATOR
RMS Co
04.2017 - 05.2019
MACHINE OPERATOR
RTI REMMELE MEDICAL
10.2005 - 07.2015
Certificate - CNC MACHINIST
DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY