Mike Hatcher
Louisville
Summary
Accomplished lead CNC operator known for expertise in equipment maintenance and safety supervision. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment while driving process improvements and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
Work History
1st shift Lead CNC operator
C&S machine &mfg
Louisville
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring production goals were met consistently.
- Trained and mentored new team members on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Coordinated workflow among staff to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Conducted quality checks on manufactured products to maintain high standards.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced waste.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies for production needs.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure smooth transitions and updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Provided guidance and support to other team members as needed.
- Supervised staff during shift changes and ensured transition went smoothly.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Evaluated and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job duties.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new operational procedures.
- Monitored and maintained equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts for manufacturing projects.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate machining processes.
- Monitored production runs for quality control and consistency in output.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material type and desired specifications.
- Follow safety regulations at all times while operating CNC machinery.
- Maintain records of production output and document any quality issues that arise.
- Load raw materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
- Clean machinery, lubricate parts, and perform other maintenance activities as needed.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking and milling.
- Adjust machine settings or program software as necessary for optimal performance.
- Organize work area to ensure efficient use of space and time.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to identify root cause of problems.
- Inspect finished workpieces for accuracy according to specifications and make adjustments if needed.
- Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Replace worn tools or defective parts in order to maintain proper functioning of equipment.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Monitor machine operation to detect potential problems in a timely manner.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Collaborate with other personnel including engineers, supervisors and technicians.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or calipers.
- Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Managed the inventory of tools and parts necessary for machine operation and maintenance.
- Maintained, adjusted, and calibrated control systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
Education
High School Diploma
Louisville, KentuckySkills
- CNC machining
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Workflow coordination
- Compliance adherence
- Safety supervision
- Employee training
- Time management
- Operations monitoring
- Production leadership
- Safety processes and procedures
Timeline
1st shift Lead CNC operator
C&S machine &mfg
05.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma