Kinnon Graham
Biscoe,US
Summary
CNC Leadman forklift operator CNC Machine Operator Quality Control Grinder
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Lead
Grede
Biscoe, NC
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Supervise employees in the supervisor absence
- Assign operators to operate machines on a daily basis
- Give PPE and tools to operators
- Make sure employees follow safety and department rules
- Conduct start up meetings
- Operate Heat Treater
- Record production data in Excel worksheet
- Collaborated with quality control team to ensure raw and machined parts meet quality expectations.
- Resolved machine code errors and alarms using GibbsCam
- Prevented unscheduled downtime.
- Inspected machined parts post-production.
- Conducted consistent tool inspections.
- Identified machine code errors.
- Conduct inventory both of parts and components
- Material handler using manual pallet jack,electric pallet jack, electric forklift and propane forklift
- Rotate inserts
- Change thread rods
- Experience with Hass, Hyundai,lathe machines
- Operate press to assemble components
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Material Handler
Grede
Biscoe, NC
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensure raw and finished parts were at machines
- Use pallet jack and forklift to move parts
- Load and unload trucks
- Keep department inventory organized
- Breakdown containers as needed
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material transport within department and plant.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of materials.
- Conducted quality inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain standards.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
CNC Machine Operator
Grede
Biscoe, NC
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated 5-axis CNC machines and other machines. mostly HASS machines
Set-up Technician and CNC Machine Operator
Johnson CNC
Star, NC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Set up CNC Machine
- Operate CNC Machine and equipment
- Upload raw materials
- Prepare and test run CNC Machine
- Inspect and measure the finished product to ensure it met requirements
Pallet Builder
Pro Pallet South
Troy, NC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Cut wood into proper lengths
- Build pallets
- Repair pallets
- Operate forklift to move pallets
Floater,Stacker,Round Table
Jordan Lumber & Supply Inc
Mount Gilead, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Floater released other employees for breaks and time off
- Stacker was machine I operated
- Round table was a position I held
Quality Control/Grinder
Grede
Star, NC
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Quality I helped reduce scrap and ensure that finished products met standards based on customer criteria
- Grinder was responsible for removing excess material from raw castings by grinding using 30'rock or reaming using post reamer or hand reamer also use cutting disc
Education
Some college (No degree) - CNC classes
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NCSkills
- Leadership skills
- Forklift operator
- Fast leaner
- Willing to do what is needed to get job done
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
CNC Machine Lead
Grede
01.2024 - 02.2026
Material Handler
Grede
11.2023 - 01.2024
CNC Machine Operator
Grede
10.2023 - 11.2023
Set-up Technician and CNC Machine Operator
Johnson CNC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Pallet Builder
Pro Pallet South
01.2016 - 01.2017
Floater,Stacker,Round Table
Jordan Lumber & Supply Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013
Quality Control/Grinder
Grede
01.2008 - 01.2011
Some college (No degree) - CNC classes
Randolph Community College