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Shawna Smith

Morristown

Summary

Accomplished Industrial Sewing Machine Operator with extensive experience at Berkline, skilled in precision stitching and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to enhance production speed while adhering to safety protocols. Known for strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering high-quality finished products that meet customer standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Sextons Furniture
Bean Station, TN
06.2025 - 01.2026

Operating an industrial sewing machine putting several parts together to produce finished product.

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Segis
Morristown, TN
03.2023 - 04.2024

Operating an industrial Sewing Machine putting several pieces together to produce finished product. Also hand cutting material when needed.

Press Operator/ CNC Operator

Howmet
Morristown, TN
08.2019 - 03.2023

Operating hot press making airplane parts then putting them in setters. Inspecting it for cracks and damage. Hand working them as needed then placing them on a CNC machine. After that Inspecting them according to specs on a computer.

Machine Operator/Packer

Iconex
Morristown, TN
01.2019 - 08.2019

Operating slitter machines, loading large rolls of paper with a hand crank then inspecting and packing products

Machine Operator

Team Technology
Morristown, TN
06.2018 - 01.2019

Operating several different types of machines the inspecting the finished products. Following safety guidelines while using the machines. Keeping the machines and work areas clean

Machine Operator

Kawasaki
Morristown, TN
01.2017 - 06.2018

Operating robotic machine. Loading the parts into the machine. Placing part on quality checker. Visual and hand inspection. Then packing them.

Machine Operator

Staffmark Staffing
Morristown, TN
10.2016 - 01.2017

Working for Otics making car parts. Also working assembly line to produce finished product. Following all safety guidelines. Cleaning up machines

Wrapper Operator

Richs Product
Morristown, TN
04.2015 - 09.2016

Operating an wrapping machine and inspecting products making sure it meets customer standards. Cleaning the wrapping line to prevent cross contamination allergies. Following all safety guidelines.

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Baracalounger
Morristown, TN
03.2014 - 04.2015

Operating an industrial sewing machine. Reading spec to produce finished product that meets our customers standards

Manufacturing Production Associate

Lear
Morristown, TN
08.2011 - 03.2014

Was cross trained to operate several different machines to produce finished product for our customers. Trained on press machines including a Wayne press and Aida press. Following safety guidelines and cleaning work areas

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Berkline
Morristown, TN
11.1993 - 04.2011

Operating an industrial sewing machine to join, reinforce, decorate, or to perform related sewing operations. Inspecting finished product for quality.

Cashier

Food City
Morristown, TN
11.2005 - 03.2007

Operating a register. Ringing up customers items. Receiving and distributing money. Also working customer service

Education

High School Diploma -

Powell Valley High
Speedwell, TN

Skills

  • Production speed
  • Trimming techniques
  • Zipper installation
  • Fabric cutting
  • Workplace safety
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Sewing machine maintenance
  • Stitch speed adjustment
  • Seam finishing
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Layout planning
  • Precision stitching
  • Pattern reading
  • Machine lubrication
  • Quality assurance
  • Elastic insertion
  • Threading
  • Thread tension adjustment
  • Industrial equipment operation
  • Material inspection
  • Serging operations
  • Bobbin winding
  • Pocket attachment
  • Garment assembly
  • Fabric identification
  • Stitch selection
  • Topstitching techniques
  • Presser foot adjustment
  • Machine threading
  • Parts replacement
  • Job planning
  • Supply restocking
  • Raw material inspection
  • Error detection
  • Deadline adherence
  • Equipment configuration
  • Fabric alignment
  • Machinery set up
  • Garment fabrication
  • Laundry support
  • Tension management
  • Garment repair
  • Needle operation
  • Sewing machine operation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Machine adjustment
  • Garment construction
  • Team building
  • Safety protocols
  • Self motivation
  • Machine diagnostics
  • Goal setting
  • Quality control
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Written communication
  • Precision measurement

Timeline

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Sextons Furniture
06.2025 - 01.2026

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Segis
03.2023 - 04.2024

Press Operator/ CNC Operator

Howmet
08.2019 - 03.2023

Machine Operator/Packer

Iconex
01.2019 - 08.2019

Machine Operator

Team Technology
06.2018 - 01.2019

Machine Operator

Kawasaki
01.2017 - 06.2018

Machine Operator

Staffmark Staffing
10.2016 - 01.2017

Wrapper Operator

Richs Product
04.2015 - 09.2016

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Baracalounger
03.2014 - 04.2015

Manufacturing Production Associate

Lear
08.2011 - 03.2014

Cashier

Food City
11.2005 - 03.2007

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Berkline
11.1993 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

Powell Valley High
Shawna Smith