James Drake
Easton,PA
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner of Contracting Business
Self
Easton, PA
11.2015 - Current
- Managed project timelines and budgets for various contracting projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans detailing scope, resources, and schedules.
- Self employed completing home renovations such as window installments, flooring, electrical, plumbing, decks, kitchen and baths, tile and small handy man projects. I am licensed and insured.
Machine Shop Supervisor
Superior Quartz Products Inc.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
04.1983 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily operations of machine shop activities and workflows.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Coordinated maintenance and repairs of machinery and tools.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure product standards.
- Scheduled work assignments and monitored team performance regularly.
- Managed inventory levels for materials and supplies in shop.
- Collaborated with engineering on new product development projects.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Performed maintenance tasks on machines such as lubricating parts and replacing worn components.
- Created work orders based on customer requests and assigned them accordingly.
- Inspected finished products to ensure they met quality standards.
- Analyzed shop floor operations looking for opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records related to production output, downtime, inventory levels.
- Trained new employees on the use of equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
- Troubleshot machine malfunctions and took corrective action when needed.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of machinists engaged in fabricating, modifying, or repairing machine parts.
- Ordered supplies such as cutting tools, drill bits, grinding wheels.
- Provided technical support to machinists regarding complex operations involving CNC lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses.
- Assisted in developing new processes and procedures for improved efficiency.
- Monitored machines for proper operation and made necessary adjustments as needed.
- Held regular meetings with staff members to discuss issues or concerns related to production goals.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding quality of products manufactured in-house.
- Ensured that all safety rules were followed by workers while operating machinery.
- Implemented cost saving measures whenever possible without sacrificing quality or serviceability of products produced.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints for accuracy prior to beginning a job.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Machine Shop, Welding And Electronics
Warren Tech
Washington06-1978
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Home renovation
- Quality control
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Owner of Contracting Business
Self
11.2015 - Current
Machine Shop Supervisor
Superior Quartz Products Inc.
04.1983 - 04.2025
Machine Shop, Welding And Electronics
Warren Tech