Tina Parent

As Lead Machinist, I am responsible for overseeing daily operations within the machining department, providing technical guidance, and ensuring production schedules are met with precision and efficiency. I collaborate closely with engineering and quality control to maintain manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives. My duties include advanced setup, troubleshooting of complex machining issues, training of new operators, and supporting lean initiatives across shifts.

Served as the sole machinist at TEC Engineering, managing the complete production process of machined components for conveyor systems—from interpreting prints to delivering finished parts. Responsibilities included programming, setup, and operation of a CNC milling center, CNC lathe, two manual lathes, a Bridgeport mill, and a cut-off saw. Also maintained all equipment to ensure consistent quality and production uptime.

At Hoppe Technologies, I set up, operated, and maintained multiple multi-axis milling machines, including systems equipped with automated pallet changers. Responsibilities included in-process and first article inspections, offset adjustments, machine troubleshooting, and daily preventative maintenance. Consistently upheld high production efficiency while ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards.

Began at Viant Medical in the finishing department, performing tasks such as sandblasting, deburring, polishing, and passivation. Operated manual lathe and mill to rework nonconforming products and remove weld slag. Promoted to CNC Machinist within 30 days, where I set up and operated multiple CNC mills and lathes, contributing to efficient production of precision medical components.

At Blackstone Medical, I was responsible for final inspection of spinal implants, hardware, and surgical instrumentation sourced from outside vendors. Inspected parts for dimensional tolerances, anodizing color, laser marking, and packaging compliance before shipment directly to surgeons. Completed detailed inspection documentation and collaborated with vendors to address and resolve any non-conformances.