Brad Legg
Washington,IL
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Team Lead
Jtec Industries
East Peoria , IL
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Created detailed reports on team activities as requested by management.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Journeyman Machinist
JH Benedict
East Peoria, IL
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Installed, adjusted, and maintained all machine tools to ensure accuracy of production.
- Programmed CNC machines with G-Code to produce precision parts.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with machine tools to identify root cause of problems.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine machining requirements for parts fabrication.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts and tool angles according to material hardness being machined.
- Collaborated with engineering team members on product design modifications when necessary.
Fabricator/Machinist
Premier Fabrication
Congerville, IL
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
- Installed, adjusted, and maintained all machine tools to ensure accuracy of production.
- Programmed CNC machines with G-Code to produce precision parts.
- Set up fixtures for work pieces on the CNC machines.
- Set up and operated press brake machines to bend, form, or straighten metal according to specifications.
- Verified accuracy of finished product by comparing it against blueprints or templates.
Shift Lead
BTD
Washington, IL
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
Machinist/CNC Press Brake Operator
Parsons Company
Roanoke, IL
06.2003 - 12.2012
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Community High
Washington, IL01-1994
Skills
- Work assignment delegation
- Production Monitoring
- Performance monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Quality Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Fabrication Team Lead
Jtec Industries
09.2020 - 09.2024
Journeyman Machinist
JH Benedict
10.2019 - 08.2020
Fabricator/Machinist
Premier Fabrication
05.2016 - 10.2019
Shift Lead
BTD
01.2013 - 04.2016
Machinist/CNC Press Brake Operator
Parsons Company
06.2003 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Washington Community High
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