Wesley Garrison
Clarkesville,GA
Summary
Accomplished manufacturing specialist with expertise in CNC machining and laser operations, thriving in high-volume, fast-paced settings while maintaining rigorous safety standards and precise tolerances, consistently meeting delivery deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laser Operator
Habersham Metal Product
Cornelia, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Operate and monitor CNC laser cutting machines to produce parts in accordance with drawings, tolerances, and production requirements.
- Set up jobs by selecting materials, lenses, nozzles, and cutting parameters, optimizing cut quality and production efficiency.
- Inspected finished parts, achieving minimum 98% first-pass yield by identifying and correcting defects prior to next production phase.
- Performed routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting, ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment.
- Consistently adhere to safety standards and quality procedures in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
Vicryl Extrusion Operator
Ethicon
Cornelia, GA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Leveraged CAMSTAR for accurate data entry and comprehensive production documentation.
- Operated and monitored extrusion equipment to produce multifilament fibers per specifications.
- Performed in-process testing for fiber denier and tenacity, ensuring compliance through SPC chart documentation.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues to maintain continuous production and reduce waste.
- Operated various production and testing equipment, such as orientation lines and denier counters.
- Ensured compliance with FDA standards by following standard operating procedures accurately.
- Engaged in validation processes to maintain regulatory compliance across all operational stages.
Machine Operator
Southland CNC
Cornelia, GA
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Monitored machine operations, adjusting parameters to guarantee production of quality parts.
- Enhanced product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and monitoring machining processes.
- Maintained tight tolerances according to design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Executed precise loading and unloading of materials in machines.
- Conducted daily cleaning to ensure optimal machine performance and extend equipment lifespan.
- Trained new team members on effective machine setup procedures.
- Moved finished work to designated staging areas for proper disposition.
Education
High school diploma -
Trinity Classical School
Mount Airy, GASkills
OSHA safety compliance
Microsoft Excel
Leadership and team support
CNC machining operations
G-code programming
Production optimization
Quality control and defect prevention
Documentation and blueprint interpretation
Troubleshooting and attention to detail
Certification
- Valid Class C drivers license
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Laser Operator
Habersham Metal Product
07.2025 - Current
Vicryl Extrusion Operator
Ethicon
01.2025 - 04.2025
Machine Operator
Southland CNC
07.2019 - 12.2024
High school diploma -
Trinity Classical School