ZELOTES CUNNINGHAM
Columbia
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with 16+ years of experience operating CNC equipment, automated production machinery, coating lines, forklifts, and industrial manufacturing systems. Proven ability to maintain quality standards, troubleshoot equipment, monitor production metrics, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Experienced in leadership, safety compliance, quality assurance, inventory control, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coating Operator
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
01.2025 - Current
- Operate multiple stations across high-volume coating production lines.
- Monitor bulk material systems, resin mixing, adhesives, and rubber operations.
- Perform machine setup, quality inspections, documentation, troubleshooting, and ensure production targets.
Machine Operator
HTI
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Performed quality inspections, machine adjustments, and maintained 5S standards.
Machine Operator / CNC Machinist / Laser Operator / Maintenance Supervisor / Shift Lead
Afimac
Strongsville
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Operated CNC routing, drilling, laser cutting, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Read blueprints and production drawings.
- Performed setup, calibration, tooling changes, preventive maintenance, and quality inspections.
- Maintained production records, supervised teams, trained employees, ensured OSHA compliance, and supported continuous improvement.
Warehouse Lead / Forklift Operator
Interstate Battery of South Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed inventory, shipping/receiving, order fulfillment, and forklift operations.
Additional Manufacturing Experience
- Zodiac Aerospace, Husqvarna, Huffmaster, and Afimac contracts including CNC operation, aircraft seat assembly, logistics, crane operation, grinding/fabrication, material handling, and warehouse support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School
Skills
- Machine Operation
- CNC Machining
- Production Operations
- Coating Line Operations
- Manufacturing Processes
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Production Documentation
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Stand-Up Forklift
Certification
- CNC Machinist
- Forklift Operator (Sit-Down & Stand-Up)
- Cherry Picker Operator
- Air Welder
- Maintenance
- Supervisor/Administrator
Timeline
Coating Operator
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
01.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
HTI
05.2024 - 12.2024
Warehouse Lead / Forklift Operator
Interstate Battery of South Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2018
Machine Operator / CNC Machinist / Laser Operator / Maintenance Supervisor / Shift Lead
Afimac
01.2013 - 01.2024
Additional Manufacturing Experience
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School