Jennifer Davis

• Phone: +61 2 9123 4567
• Email: jennifer.davis@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: jennifer-davis-lathe-operator

Summary

Leveraging 7 years of hands-on experience in setting up, operating, and tending CNC and manual lathes for high-precision metal and plastic components. Proven ability to interpret blueprints, perform intricate tooling adjustments, and maintain tight dimensional tolerances, consistently achieving production targets and minimizing material waste.

Adept at troubleshooting machine malfunctions, conducting routine maintenance, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality within fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Experience

Senior Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Operator, Precision Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2019 – present

• Operated and programmed multiple CNC lathes (Fanuc, Siemens controls) to produce complex components from stainless steel, aluminium, and engineering plastics with tolerances as low as +/- 0.01mm.

• Reduced material scrap by 15% through meticulous machine setup, tool path optimization, and proactive quality control checks.

• Trained and mentored junior operators on safe machine operation, G-code programming, and precision measurement techniques, improving team efficiency by 10%.

• Performed daily preventative maintenance on turning centers, ensuring optimal machine performance and extending tool life by 20%.

Lathe Machine Tool Operator, Metro Manufacturing Group -- Sydney, Australia

June 2016 – Feb 2019

• Set up and operated manual and semi-automatic lathes to turn, bore, face, and thread various metal and plastic workpieces according to engineering drawings.

• Conducted in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to verify part dimensions and ensure conformity to specifications.

• Collaborated with engineering department on prototype development, providing valuable feedback on machinability and optimal tooling strategies.

• Maintained a production rate consistently above target, contributing to a 5% increase in departmental output.

Education

TAFE NSW, Ultimo Campus, Certificate III in Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining) -- Sydney, Australia

July 2014 – June 2016

Skills

Machine Operation & Programming: CNC Lathe Operation, Manual Lathe Operation, Turning, Boring, Facing, Threading, Knurling, Parting, Drilling, G-Code Programming, M-Code Programming, Fanuc Controls, Siemens Controls, Tool Offset Adjustment

Materials & Tooling: Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Mild Steel, Engineering Plastics (Delrin, Nylon), Carbide Tooling, HSS Tooling, Inserts, Collets, Chucks, Jigs & Fixtures

Quality Control & Metrology: Blueprint Reading, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Micrometers, Calipers, Bore Gauges, Depth Gauges, Dial Indicators, Surface Finish Comparators, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), First Article Inspection

Maintenance & Safety: Preventative Maintenance, Machine Troubleshooting, Tool Sharpening, Coolant Management, OHS Procedures, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Safety Guards