LUC H. MONROY
San Francisco Bay Area,CA
Summary
Results-driven technical operations professional specializing in CNC machining and quality assurance, with a track record of enhancing productivity and maintaining zero safety incidents. Successfully restored an abandoned vineyard to full operation and identified defects in PCBs, ensuring compliance and quality standards. Bilingual with a solid foundation in engineering principles and diverse industry experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainable Farmland Operations Intern
GRAPE WISE LLC
Sonoma County, CA
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Restored an abandoned vineyard on rocky, sloped terrain to productive operation within 6 months.
- Performed equipment operation, maintenance, cultivation, and site restoration to enhance vineyard productivity.
- Operated production and agricultural equipment across 50+ acres of commercial vineyard, contributing to overall vineyard management.
- Maintained zero safety incidents during 16 months of operations.
Manufacturing Assistant / CNC Setup Technician
INTRINSIC PRECISION JEWELRY
San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up and operated 3 CNC machines for precision metal production to ±0.001" tolerances.
- Operated 2 Swiss lathes and robotic production equipment to support efficient manufacturing processes.
- Served as primary technician on automated production floor, managing equipment, production flow, inspection, and troubleshooting.
- Conducted final inspection of finished products to ensure quality standards before delivery.
- Installed 100+ gemstones weekly with zero reported breakage.
Test Operator / Technical Operations
SPIRE HEALTH INC.
San Francisco, CA
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Tested 50+ PCBs weekly using Python terminal tools and identified approximately 5% defective units before deployment.
- Provisioned and configured 200+ Nokia smartphones weekly, ensuring readiness for deployment with proprietary software.
- Inspected, refurbished, and tracked 150+ returned units weekly, recovering usable components.
- Supported medical-grade product audits, R&D testing, and quality inspections to uphold compliance and quality standards.
- Authored 5 SOP/WIP documents to enhance testing, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Served as interim Office Manager while continuing technical responsibilities and coordinated onboarding for 3 executive hires.
Assistant to Principal
SONOMA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Healdsburg, CA
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Installed and maintained plumbing and irrigation systems to ensure functionality and efficiency of property operations.
- Facilitated effective communication with homeowners and tenants in English and Spanish, enhancing tenant satisfaction and engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational programs and initiatives.
- Assisted in developing school policies and procedures to enhance student learning.
- Led teacher evaluations and provided feedback for professional development.
Education
Business Administration - STEM Coursework
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Santa Rosa, CA01-2018
Skills
- CNC setup & operation
- Swiss lathes
- Automated/robotic equipment
- Precision manufacturing
- PCB testing
- Python terminal testing
- Receiving inspection
- QC
- Defect identification
- Product inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Production workflow
- Inventory/asset management
- R&D support
- Microscopy
- Precision assembly
- Gemstone setting
- Hand tools
- Dimensional/cosmetic inspection
- SOP/WIP development
- Microsoft Excel
- MATLAB
- Computerized bookkeeping
- Python terminal tools
Technical Skills
CNC setup & operation, Swiss lathes, automated/robotic equipment, precision manufacturing, PCB testing, Python terminal testing, receiving inspection, QC, defect identification, product inspection, Equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, production workflow, inventory/asset management, R&D support, Microscopy, precision assembly, gemstone setting, hand tools, dimensional/cosmetic inspection, SOP/WIP development, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, computerized bookkeeping, Python terminal tools
Projects
MATLAB — Multivariable Calculus, Applied MATLAB to 20+ computational problems involving mathematical modeling, 3D visualization, and optimization.
Aptitude
95th Percentile, Quantitative and technical aptitude including Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, and Mechanical Comprehension.
Core Competencies
CNC Setup & Operation, Swiss Lathes, Robotic Equipment, PCB Testing, Python Terminal Testing, QC Inspection, Equipment Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, SOP/WIP Development, English, Spanish
Timeline
Sustainable Farmland Operations Intern
GRAPE WISE LLC
06.2023 - 10.2024
Manufacturing Assistant / CNC Setup Technician
INTRINSIC PRECISION JEWELRY
02.2022 - 12.2022
Test Operator / Technical Operations
SPIRE HEALTH INC.
06.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant to Principal
SONOMA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
06.2017 - 06.2020
Business Administration - STEM Coursework
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE