Jason Leonard
Gladstone
Summary
Experienced with managing complex shipping schedules and optimizing logistics processes. Utilizes strong organizational skills to ensure timely and accurate shipments. Track record of effective communication and coordination with carriers and team members.
Professional CNC specialist with hands-on expertise in operating, programming, and maintaining CNC machinery. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, ensuring precision, and optimizing production processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. Reliable, flexible, and driven to meet evolving operational needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Operator & Shipping Specialist
Engineered Machined Products
Escanaba, MI
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Utilize QAD, Outlook, Microsoft Word to prepare domestic & international shipping paperwork
- Develop & maintain strong relationships with local freight & parcel companies to ensure timely delivery of goods around the world
- Coordinate with customer reps & intermediary logistics companies, brokerage firms, & customs ensuring on-time deliveries around the globe
- Load & unload freight with a variety of fork trucks
- Prepare freight shipments and perform end of line quality control
- Internal transfer to Shipping Department
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components in accordance with engineering specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to accurately set up machining processes.
- Implemented quality control measures to inspect finished products for adherence to standards.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Package handler & Seasonal package car driver
United Parcel Service
Escanaba, MI
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Unload & load packages into trucks
- Assist in sorting packages where needed
- Deliver packages to customers
School Bus Driver for Mid Peninsula Schools
Choice Transportation
Kingsford, MI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured safe transportation of students to and from school while adhering to traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Managed student behavior during transit, fostering a positive environment for all passengers.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding transportation schedules and issues.
- Monitored and reported vehicle maintenance needs to ensure timely repairs and reduce downtime.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
CNC Operator
Engineered Machined Products
Escanaba, MI
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Operate Lathes & Horizontal Machining Centers such as Mori Sieki, Okuma, Makino & Yang as per work instructions
- Run automated cells with Fanuc robots
- Setup machines and prove-out programs
- Read & interpret prints
- Hand check parts with height gauges, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers & pins etc.
- De-burr, Inspect, wash & pack parts
- Service machines and maintain a tidy work area
CNC Operator & Water-jet Operator
Precision Plus
Escanaba, MI
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Operate Vertical Mills such as Twin-horn & Yang
- Operate Flow Mach 3 Water-jet
- Setup machines, load software, input parameters & prove out programs
- Read & interpret prints, Maintain log books of Water-jet operations
- Hand check parts with height gauge, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers & pins etc.
- Perform maintenance on high pressure pumps and cutting heads
- Manage the loading and removal of cutting abrasives w/ forklift
Offshore Oil & Gas Driller
Noble Drilling
Sugar Land, TX
01.2006 - 07.2016
- Managed drilling operations, optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime on deep-water drilling rigs
- Supervised crew activities, providing mentorship and training on drilling techniques and safety practices.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Responsible for the training, evaluation and promotion of crew
- Operated drilling equipment ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Ensure safety of rig personnel through proper application of oilfield best practices & established well control techniques
- Monitor & record all drilling parameters in real time
- Prepare and submit daily operation & safety reports to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
- Oversaw the daily maintenance schedule on all drilling department equipment
- Led daily Pre-shift meetings covering rig operations and the associated hazards
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Multi-axis machining
- Machine setup
- Part inspection
- Precision measuring
- Blueprints interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Logistics management
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation planning
- International shipping expertise
- Customs compliance
- Import and export regulations
- Shipping documentation
Timeline
CNC Operator & Shipping Specialist
Engineered Machined Products
05.2023 - 02.2026
Package handler & Seasonal package car driver
United Parcel Service
07.2020 - 05.2023
School Bus Driver for Mid Peninsula Schools
Choice Transportation
09.2019 - 03.2020
CNC Operator
Engineered Machined Products
10.2018 - 04.2019
CNC Operator & Water-jet Operator
Precision Plus
02.2017 - 10.2018
Offshore Oil & Gas Driller
Noble Drilling
01.2006 - 07.2016