Thomas Smith
Summary
Professional offering excellent mechanical aptitude and extensive knowledge of industrial equipment operations.
Skilled Press Operator with experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting press machinery. Demonstrated strengths include keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Have contributed significantly to improving production efficiency and quality control measures in previous roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Auto press operator
Whirlpool
Findlay, Ohio
03.2026 - Current
- Operated press machinery to form metal parts for appliance production.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
- Assisted in loading materials into machines for efficient operations.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications with micrometers, gauges, calipers, and templates.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Received training on operational procedures and safety measures at Whirlpool.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
Cutoff Operator
Whirlpool
Findlay, OH
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated cutoff machinery to ensure precise product specifications.
- Monitored production lines for quality and safety compliance.
CNC Machine Operator
Whirlpool
Findlay, OH
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Operated CNC machines to produce high-quality components for home appliances.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings for optimal production efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace following safety regulations.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
- Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Collaborated with engineers in order to create new processes for improved efficiency.
- Managed the inventory of tools and parts necessary for machine operation and maintenance.
Education
Fostoria High
Fostoria, OHCertificate Of Achievement In Precision Machining - Precision Machining
Sentinel Career Center
Tiffin, OH 08.1998 - 03.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Terra Community College
Fremont, OHSkills
- Machine operation
- Maintenance procedures
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Auto press operator
Whirlpool
03.2026 - Current
Cutoff Operator
Whirlpool
03.2025 - 01.2026
CNC Machine Operator
Whirlpool
01.2021 - 03.2025
Certificate Of Achievement In Precision Machining - Precision Machining
Sentinel Career Center
08.1998 - 03.2000
Fostoria High
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Terra Community College