Eduardo Cebreros
Lynwood
Summary
Versatile manufacturing professional with expertise in precision waterjet operations and metallurgical lab inspections. Experienced in preventive maintenance and quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications. Skilled in metrology and GD&T, with a proven ability to train operators, optimize workflows, and uphold strict safety standards in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Waterjet Operator/Maintenance
Jacquet West
Santa Fe Springs
09.2023 - Current
- Lead daily operation of OMAX and Jet Edge CNC waterjet systems, ensuring consistent production flow and reliable job completion.
- Set up and verify work orders, material specifications, thickness, and approved cutting parameters, maintaining tight tolerances.
- Oversee material loading, alignment, and fixturing to ensure high-quality output.
- Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance on pumps, cutting heads, and motion systems to maximize uptime.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections, collaborating with QA to reduce scrap and rework.
- Safely lead forklift and overhead crane operations for material handling.
- Maintain accurate production logs, maintenance records, and consumable tracking.
- Train and mentor operators on equipment operation, safety procedures, and best practices.
Metallurgical Lab Inspector
Allfast Fastening Systems
City of Industry
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Inspect raw materials, in-process samples, and finished components for compliance with specifications.
- Prepare samples for testing, including cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching for microscopic and hardness analysis.
- Perform dimensional and hardness tests using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and lab equipment.
- Conduct macro and microstructural observations to identify surface and internal defects.
- Document test results and inspection findings to support QA and corrective action processes.
- Assist senior staff with material analysis, lab procedures, and workflow organization.
- Follow safety protocols and lab best practices consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 08.2018 - 05.2023
Skills
- Waterjet & Manufacturing: OMAX & Jet Edge operation, job setup, preventive maintenance, forklift & crane operation, 5S
- Quality & Inspection: Metrology, GD&T, technical drawings, statistical process control (SPC), first-pass yield improvement
- Metallurgical & Lab Testing: Macro/micro sample prep, hardness testing, defect identification, micrometers, calipers, height gauges
- Software & Data: SolidWorks, Excel, PowerPoint, production & maintenance documentation
- Workplace & Safety: Safety compliance, operator training, team collaboration, effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- OSHA 30 – General Industry Safety and Health
- Powered Industrial Truck Operational Safety – Select Equipment
Timeline
CNC Waterjet Operator/Maintenance
Jacquet West
09.2023 - Current
Metallurgical Lab Inspector
Allfast Fastening Systems
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California State University, Los Angeles
08.2018 - 05.2023