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Shawn Dolen

Shawn Dolen

Dalzell,SC

Summary

Talented Machinist with over 20 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machine tools to produce precision parts.


Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.


Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining, programming, and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency.


Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and program code. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards.


Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Experienced Manufacturing professional skilled in operating grinders, lathes and various CNC machines in fast-paced production environments. Dependable and reliable with expertise in monitoring telemetry, changing out tooling and loading materials.


Collaborative factory background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Diligent and reliable team player known for bringing employees together. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNC Machinist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machinist

SKF USA
09.2021 - Current
  • Exceeded production goals consistently by focusing on effective time management strategies while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
  • Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions. Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances. Use various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy. Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in project specifications, adjusting programs or setups as needed for successful execution.

Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvement
03.2020 - 09.2021
    • Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problem solving. Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and tailored recommendations. Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
    • Adapted selling approach based on each customer''s unique needs/preferences; tailoring product offerings accordingly. Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
    • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
    • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
    • Exceeded sales targets by consistently meeting and surpassing monthly quotas.

Personal Assistant

Pure Romance By Heather Dolen
08.2012 - 03.2020
    • Enhanced executive''s productivity by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and overseeing correspondence.
    • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
    • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
    • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation. Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
    • Aided in major sales increases of the team from 1.5 million to over 4 million dollars in less than three years.

Blueprint Designer / CNC Programmer / Supervisor

Carolina Furniture Works
05.1999 - 08.2012
  • Developed accurate and detailed manufacturing blueprints., created the CNC programs, and oversaw production throughout the manufacturing process across the entire furniture plant.
  • Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans. Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters. Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times. Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
  • Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks; improved employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Machinist

Federal Mogul
08.1997 - 05.1999
  • Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
  • Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances. Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders. Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.

Quality Control Inspector / CNC Machine Operator

Carolina Furniture Works
11.1991 - 08.1997
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality. Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
  • Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
  • Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances. Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Exceeded productivity targets consistently, skillfully managing time and workload to achieve outstanding results.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
07.1997

Certificate - CNC Machine Tool Operator

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
07.1997

Certificate - Industrial Maintenance Technology

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
07.1995

Skills

    • Machine Set Up
    • Precision Measurement & Machining
    • First-Article Inspection
    • Blueprint reading
    • Surface grinding
    • Lathe Operation
      • Program Design & Editing
      • CNC Programming
      • CAD and CAM Software
      • Troubleshooting Skills
      • Flexible and Adaptable
      • Detail Oriented

Timeline

CNC Machinist

SKF USA
09.2021 - Current

Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvement
03.2020 - 09.2021

Personal Assistant

Pure Romance By Heather Dolen
08.2012 - 03.2020

Blueprint Designer / CNC Programmer / Supervisor

Carolina Furniture Works
05.1999 - 08.2012

Machinist

Federal Mogul
08.1997 - 05.1999

Quality Control Inspector / CNC Machine Operator

Carolina Furniture Works
11.1991 - 08.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Central Carolina Technical College

Certificate - CNC Machine Tool Operator

Central Carolina Technical College

Certificate - Industrial Maintenance Technology

Central Carolina Technical College
Shawn Dolen