Victor Lopez
Laguna Niguel
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Georg Fischer
Irvine
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Conducted visual inspections of manufactured components for quality assurance.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to assess product specifications.
- Documented inspection results and identified non-conformities in products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the inspection area.
- Assisted in root cause analysis of defects to improve processes.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
Karman Space and Defense
Huntington Beach
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated CNC machines, ensuring precision in manufacturing components for aerospace applications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to execute machining tasks accurately.
- Conducted routine maintenance on CNC equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize machining processes and reduce material waste.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
CNC MACHINE OF OPERATIONS
CP-CARRILLO
Irvine
11.2004 - 08.2023
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or nonconformance issues.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed staff training and supervision.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with supervisors.
- Worked at aerospace company was a machine operator and did not have the supervisor position.
- My job title for AAE, Aerospace was CNC Machine Operator and Tool Handler.
- My responsibilities for witch I was given by the AAE, Aerospace were to read blueprints, tool setting for all Mill Machines operating making sure the right equipment of tools were the proper equipment.
Education
No Degree -
San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CASkills
- Multi-Site Operations
- Productivity Improvement
- Goal Attainment
- Warehouse Operations
- Report Generation
- Workflow Planning
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Employee Motivation
- Running machines
- Precision measuring
- Deburring techniques
- Loading materials
- Tapping operations
- CNC machine operation
- Forklift operation
- Blueprints reading
Certification
N.T.M.A certification, CP-CARRILLO
Languages
English, Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Georg Fischer
04.2026 - 06.2026
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
Karman Space and Defense
09.2023 - 05.2024
CNC MACHINE OF OPERATIONS
CP-CARRILLO
11.2004 - 08.2023
No Degree -
San Clemente High School