James Owen
Jonesville,VA
Summary
Motivated and dedicated, pursuing an associate's degree in Precision Machining. Striving to expand knowledge and skills, eager to embark on a Machinist role while continuing education. Strong desire to learn and enhance existing expertise, committed to staying updated in fields already comprehended. Demonstrating a solid work ethic, approaching every task with determination and ensuring completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist Trainee
Eastman Chemical Company
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized personal protective equipment consistently to comply with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- Communicated with supervisors to discuss project timelines and challenges.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Landscaping
Private Party/home Owner
06.2014 - 03.2023
- Performed lawn care and mulching.
- Performed diverse tasks including painting projects to enhance property aesthetics.
- Performed a variety of repair and maintenance services in residential and commercial environments.
Commercial Construction Laborer
Oklahoma Boys LLC
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Visited multiple states for job assignments.
- Coordinated material orders tailored to unique project requirements for seamless job execution.
- Efficiently managed the setup and teardown of scaffolding.
Education
Associate's degree - Precision Machining
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA06.2025
High school diploma -
Lee High School
Ben Hur, VA06.2011
Skills
- Manual machining
- CNC programming
- Machine Setup
- CNC lathe
- CNC milling machine
- Blueprint reading
- Inside/outside Micrometer
- Various Precision measuring instruments
- CAD
Certification
- NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY, 01/01/24
- ACT WORKKEYS National Career Readiness
- HAAS CNC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER
- HAAS CNC LATHE TRAINING
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Machinist Trainee
Eastman Chemical Company
06.2024 - Current
Commercial Construction Laborer
Oklahoma Boys LLC
05.2017 - 07.2019
Landscaping
Private Party/home Owner
06.2014 - 03.2023
High school diploma -
Lee High School
- NORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY, 01/01/24
- ACT WORKKEYS National Career Readiness
- HAAS CNC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER
- HAAS CNC LATHE TRAINING
- OSHA 10
Associate's degree - Precision Machining
Virginia Highlands Community College
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