Gary L. Sohn
Greater Sheboygan County Wisconsin
Phone: 920-***-**** or 920-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Machine Operator with proven expertise in CNC operations and Edge Bander systems. Skilled in operating and maintaining diverse manufacturing equipment for multiple material applications including rubber, vinyl, wood, and PVC. Demonstrated success in maximizing production efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Strong background in equipment maintenance, quality control, and operator training, consistently meeting production targets while ensuring product quality and safety compliance. SKILLS
Technical/Operational Skills
• CNC machine operation and programming
• Edge Bander operation and maintenance
• Equipment setup and adjustment
• Quality control and inspection
• Precision measurement tools
• Forklift operation
• Preventive maintenance
• Safety compliance
Production Knowledge
• Manufacturing processes
• Material handling
• Quality assurance
• Production efficiency
Additional Skills
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Team leadership
• Technical documentation
• Safety protocols
• Physical stamina
MACHINE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE
• Operated and maintained CNC machinery and Edge Bander equipment for various material applications
• Performed setup, adjustments, and quality checks throughout production runs
• Conducted routine preventive maintenance including inspection of drives, motors, and belts
• Monitored production quality through precise measurements and visual inspection
• Maintained detailed production logs and equipment maintenance records
• Trained new operators on equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Collaborated with maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards WORK HISTORY
Vortex Liquid Color, Sheboygan, WI 03/2024 – 10/2024 Batch Maker
Bemis Manufacturing, Sheboygan Falls, WI 01/2024 – 02/2024 Machine Operator
Toro Co., Plymouth, WI 11/2023 – 11/2023
Warehouse Associate – Material Handler
Nemschoff Chairs (Miller-Knoll), Sheboygan, WI 08/1984 – 09/2023 Machine Operator
EDUCATION
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI
General Equivalency Development Certificate (GED)