Sierra Doucette
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Precision-driven professional in advanced manufacturing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include programming CNC machines, interpreting technical drawings, and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, contributing to streamlined operations and quality output.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Keystone Powdered Metal
Troutman, North Carolina
01.2024 - Current
- Aligned, mounted and installed tools and attachments on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, and milling.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
Production Line Leader
Corning Incorporated
Midland, North Carolina
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the production process.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Monitored production line workers to ensure they followed safety protocols and procedures.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Trained new employees on how to use machines and equipment safely.
- Organized work shifts and assigned tasks to each team member accordingly.
- Provided feedback to supervisors about employee performance issues.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Analyzed data from previous shifts to develop methods for increasing efficiency on future shifts.
Store Associate
Aldi Foods
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly with professionalism and courtesy.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions against cash registers totals.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Solicited sales from customers by identifying product needs and locating merchandise.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Food Team Member
Target
Huntersville, North Carolina
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Organized backroom storage areas according to established procedures.
- Assisted with inventory management activities such as counting supplies or taking stock levels.
- Set up displays and promotional materials in accordance with store guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC07-2014
High School Diploma -
GTCC Middle College High School
High Point, NC05-2013
Skills
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Tooling adjustment
- Machine setup
- Lathe machine operation
- CNC programming
- Quality inspection
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Machine calibration
- Safety processes and procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Materials handling
- Logistics
- Forklift operation
- Shift supervision
- Work supervision
- Materials management
- Operations support
- Team oversight
- Project management
- Team Training
- Production goal tracking
- Training initiatives
- New hire training
- Train-the-trainer
- Chemical handling
- Microscopy techniques
- Hazardous waste management
- Materials testing
- Raw materials testing
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Keystone Powdered Metal
01.2024 - Current
Production Line Leader
Corning Incorporated
04.2019 - 01.2024
Store Associate
Aldi Foods
07.2017 - 04.2019
Food Team Member
Target
02.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Guilford Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
GTCC Middle College High School