Patrice Usher
Huntertown
Summary
Adept CNC Machine Operator and Quality Control Inspector with a proven track record at American Axle Manufacturing and Avalign Cutting Instruments. Mastered precision measuring and CNC programming, enhancing product quality by 30%. Excelled in collaborative problem-solving, significantly reducing material waste and improving production efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional blueprint reading and team coordination skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Quality Control Inspector
Avalign Cutting Instruments
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
CNC Machine Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- 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.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Performed accurate Type tool changes and offsets.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
Education
Academic Honors - General Studies
Paul Harding
Fort Wayne, IN06.2001
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Computer skills
- Precision measuring
- CNC programming
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
- Part inspection
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Avalign Cutting Instruments
08.2022 - 07.2024
CNC Machine Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
05.2019 - 07.2022
Academic Honors - General Studies
Paul Harding
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