James Wilson
Parkersburg,IL
Summary
Resourceful professional with many years of experience in carpentry, electrical, farming and operating heavy equipment.Eager to learn, work independently and contribute to production quality. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor conservation worker
Department of Natural Resources of Illinois
Keansburg, IL
06.2026 - Current
- Maintained trails, recreational areas, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and grounds features to ensure safe and accessible environments.
- Assisted in removal of undesirable or diseased trees to promote ecosystem health.
- Operated dump truck, mowers, and tractors for effective land management.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment used in conservation work.
Tool and Die Maker
Champion Laboratories Incorporation
Albion, IL
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Operated and maintained machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, ensuring optimal functionality for precision work
- Operated and maintained a variety of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses
- Inspected finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance with specifications
- Fabricated jigs, fixtures, templates, or other tooling aids for use in production processes
- Calibrated measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in measurements, supporting quality control in production processes
- Optimized cutting parameters such as speed, feed rate, depth of cut, etc., for different materials being machined
- Optimized cutting parameters, including speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, to enhance machining efficiency for various materials
Can Press Operator
Champion Laboratories Incorporation
Albion, IL
04.1988 - 09.2023
- Monitored machine operations during production to detect any issues or malfunctions and took corrective actions promptly
- Monitored machine operations during production to quickly identify and resolve issues or malfunctions
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when inspecting finished products for defects or irregularities
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and enhance machine performance
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot problems and optimize machine performance
- Collaborated with maintenance technicians for preventive maintenance tasks on machinery
- Organized tools, materials, and equipment after each shift to maintain a clean work area
Education
High school diploma - Auto Mechanics-Heavy Equipment
Edwards County high school
Albion, IL 08.1980 - 05.1984
Skills
- Trail maintenance
- Land management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Manual machining
- Tooling
- Precision measuring instruments
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Heat treatment
- Basic carpentry
- Multitasking
- Gun safety
Timeline
Outdoor conservation worker
Department of Natural Resources of Illinois
06.2026 - Current
Tool and Die Maker
Champion Laboratories Incorporation
09.2023 - 02.2026
Can Press Operator
Champion Laboratories Incorporation
04.1988 - 09.2023
High school diploma - Auto Mechanics-Heavy Equipment
Edwards County high school
08.1980 - 05.1984