Shawn Preston

Becoming a supervisor | manager

• I am a well-organized CNC programmer, setter, and operator with strong attention to detail and proven mechanical aptitude. I bring over fourteen years of experience across diverse CNC operations, from precision equipment setup and offsets to efficient machine operation, inspection, and process optimization. I read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T, select tooling and fixturing, write and edit programs, set speeds and feeds. I troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap, and uphold strict quality and safety standards. Colleagues describe me as reliable, collaborative, and calm under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering repeatable results.
• Ensuring company produces quality parts and tools specific to engineering drawings and client standards
• Set-up and manage CNC machines to perform different jobs including drilling, grinding, and milling
• Translate engineering drawings and requirements into dimensions for production
• Ensure the CNC machine operates in accordance with the guidelines of the company
• Oversee the machines while executing the tasks and make the necessary changes to produce improved results
• Check machinery daily to guarantee functionality
• Record all machine actions by completing production and quality logs
• Provide timelines to clients
• Communicate logistics issues that arise in the process of creating a part
• Ensure that results of machining process align with client expectations
• Conduct regular CNC machine assessments