Navya Narayanan

Detail-oriented production worker with hands-on experience operating industrial machinery (including veneer splicing equipment) and performing precision quality inspections. Highly adept at material handling, sorting, and following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimize waste and maximize daily output. Comfortable with lifting, and fully committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized warehouse floor.

Veneer Repairer & Splicing Operator at Pro-Ply Custom Plywood Inc. (2025-12 – 2026-06)

• Inspected incoming wood veneers for defects, splits, knots, and imperfections, ensuring materials met strict architectural-grade quality standards.
• Repaired and patched premium hardwood and softwood veneers using specialized hand tools, matching tape, and adhesives to ensure seamless finishes.
• Analyzed wood grain patterns and color variations to execute precise color-matching and grain-matching across complex custom panel batches.
• Collaborated with production and press teams to maintain a steady workflow, minimizing material waste and reducing product rejection rates.
• Operated and maintained veneer splicing machines to join wood veneer strips into full-sized sheets, adjusting feed speeds and glue/heat settings for optimal bond strength.
• Kept a clean, safe workstation and performed routine basic maintenance on splicing machinery in compliance with factory safety protocols.

Bachelors of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science & Engineering – Annamalai University (2016-07 – 2020-07)