Olivia Reed

• Phone: +1 416 555 0101
• Email: olivia.reed@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: olivia.reed.machineop

Summary

With 9 years of experience in metal and plastic fabrication, I specialize in the precise setting, operation, and maintenance of cutting, punching, and press machines. I consistently optimize production cycles, contributing to a 15% reduction in scrap material and a 10% increase in output efficiency across various manufacturing environments.

Experience

Senior Press Machine Operator & Setter, Maple Leaf Metalworks Inc. -- Vaughan, Canada

Sept 2018 – present

• Set up and operated hydraulic and mechanical press machines (up to 500-ton capacity) for high-volume metal stamping operations, producing an average of 15,000 units daily.

• Performed intricate die changes and adjustments, reducing setup time by 20% through efficient tooling management and calibration.

• Conducted routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on punch press and forming equipment, minimizing unplanned downtime by 18%.

• Trained and mentored junior operators on safety protocols, machine operation, and quality control standards, improving team productivity by 10%.

Cutting & Punching Machine Operator, Northern Plastics Fabrication -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2014 – Aug 2018

• Operated CNC cutting and punching machines for plastic sheet fabrication, maintaining tight tolerances (±0.005 inches) for custom industrial components.

• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to program machine parameters and select appropriate tooling for various plastic materials including ABS, PVC, and Polycarbonate.

• Executed daily quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges, ensuring all finished products met stringent specifications and reduced defect rates by 5%.

• Managed material handling and inventory for raw plastic sheets, optimizing storage and reducing material waste by 12%.

Education

George Brown College, Certificate in Precision Machining & Tooling -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2013 – Feb 2014

Humber College, Ontario College Certificate in Mechanical Techniques – Industrial -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – June 2013

Skills

Machine Operations: CNC Press Brake Operation, Hydraulic/Mechanical Press Operation, Punch Press Operation, Shear Machine Operation, Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Band Saw Operation, Tooling Setup & Adjustment, Die Setting, Material Handling

Technical Proficiency: Blueprint Reading, Technical Drawing Interpretation, G-Code Programming, Metrology (Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges), Quality Control, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Machine Calibration

Materials Expertise: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Mild Steel, Copper, Brass, ABS, PVC, Polycarbonate, Acrylic

Safety & Compliance: OHSA Regulations, Lockout/Tagout Procedures, Machine Guarding, PPE Usage, Workplace Safety