Susana Pedro

Dedicated, hardworking and dependable, seeking a leadership position. Looking to grow and contribute to the overall success of an organization using my professional skills and knowledge. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Auto Assembler at Colson Group (2024-08 – 2025-06)

• Assembled components and subassemblies according to blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions
• Operated various hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently
• Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to specifications
• Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and deadlines
• Troubleshot assembly issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Production Lead at NuLeaf Naturals (2021-06 – 2024-06)

• Maintain/ exceded production schedule
• Set-up entire production line
• Worked with other production teams
• Led a team on meeting daily production targets and ensuring on-time delivery of products
• Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in reduction of waste and increased overall efficiency
• Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and made necessary adjustments to maintain product integrity
• Managed inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory, resulting in improved supply chain efficiency
• Trained team members on operating machinery safely and efficiently
• Collaborated with procurement department to ensure timely availability of raw materials for uninterrupted production flow
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various tasks within the production process, improving consistency
• Mentored and coached team members to improve their technical skills and enhance overall performance
• Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing overtime costs

CNC Machinist at Omni-x (2019-09 – 2020-10)

• Set-up
• Operated and maintained CNC machines to produce high-quality precision parts according to specifications
• Programmed CNC machines using G-code and CAD/CAM software to ensure accurate machining processes
• Performed routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn tools and parts
• Conducted thorough inspections of finished products using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
• Made necessary adjustments to machine settings to maintain product quality and meet production targets
• Demonstrated expertise in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions for proper machining procedures
• Troubleshot equipment issues by identifying root causes of problems and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Maintained detailed records of daily production activities including quantities produced, downtime reasons, etc

CNC Machine Operator at ABB (2012-02 – 2019-05)

ABB (Thomas and Betts ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport and infrastructure globally)

• Ran multiple machines, making and forming a variety of electrical parts
• Set-up and troubleshoot CNC equipment based on customer requirements and certification
• Types of CNC equipment included: Lathe, VMV, HMC, Hob and Grinder)
• Machines used include:Mori, Haas, and Naka
• Made adjustments and changed tools and added coolant as needed
• Made production quotas, and troubleshoot for any imperfections according to blueprints
• Volunteered as a First Responder for 5 years
• Utilized power and hand tools to grind and sand parts
• Used measuring devices of calipers, scales, micrometers, height plug and thread gauges
• Tool crib attendant order, audited, performed cycle count and assembled parts
• Followed all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices
• Met productivity standards and strived to increase productivity

GED – FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2004-08 – 2005-05)