Jason Adkins
Austinville,VA
Summary
Skilled machinist with background in precision parts manufacturing and tooling. Strengths lie in reading blueprints, performing quality checks, and maintaining machinery to ensure optimal performance. Dependable Maintenance Supervisor with broad experience in managing maintenance tasks for various types of facilities. Rich knowledge in overseeing equipment, property, and staff management to ensure ongoing functionality and reliability. Skilled at problem-solving, time management, and efficient communication. Proven record of implementing preventative maintenance tracking systems leading to reduced equipment downtime.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mazak CNC Operator
Xaloy
Pulaski, Virginia
06.2025 - Current
- Operated CNC machines for precise fabrication of metal components.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production requirements.
- Maintain records of production output and document any quality issues that arise.
- Load raw materials into machines, change cutting tools when required, and secure material onto fixtures or work tables.
- Inspect finished workpieces for accuracy according to specifications and make adjustments if needed.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to set up machining tasks accurately.
- Created reports detailing daily shipping activity.
- Packaged finished products into boxes for shipping.
Machinist/Maintenance/Shipping
Conn-weld Industries
Dublin, VA
05.2019 - 04.2025
- Rough end and heat-treated rolls per print for finishing.
- Finished heat treated rolls and carbide rolls per blueprint for shaping wire.
- Used OD grinder for putting angles on the rolls for shaping wire.
- Operated basket balancer and cut out panels using plasma cutter.
- Loaded and unloaded steel and wire trucks daily.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated forklifts or cranes to move heavy materials around the shop floor safely.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented efficient shipping processes and procedures.
- Checked shipping papers for completeness and accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels ensuring sufficient supply for daily tasks.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Finish Lathe Operator
Xaloy
Pulaski, VA
09.2004 - 05.2019
- Finished ends on barrels per print.
- Tig welded on finished flanges to cover all slag holes for finishing.
- Operated CNC teach lathe.
- Operated boring mill, decapped and rough honed barrels.
- Reviewed program specifications or blueprints to plan lathe operation.
- De-burred and cleaned parts after jobs and performed inspections to locate concerns.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Inspect products for defects in quality or accuracy of production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carroll County High School
Hillsville, VA05-1999
Timeline
Mazak CNC Operator
Xaloy
06.2025 - Current
Machinist/Maintenance/Shipping
Conn-weld Industries
05.2019 - 04.2025
Finish Lathe Operator
Xaloy
09.2004 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Carroll County High School