John Thaxton
Cleveland,GA
Summary
Resourceful professional in manufacturing and assembly, known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include precision component assembly, quality control procedures, and machinery operation. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent product quality. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employeed
Jackson, GA
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of elderly mother.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Cabinet Maker
American Custom Cabinets
Jenkinsburg, GA
08.2014 - 10.2020
- Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.
- Drilled pocket holes to ensure secure joints for cabinets.
- Installed hinges and drawer slides on cabinetry.
- Finished cabinetry with stains, paints, and varnishes.
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Measured and cut wood pieces to exact dimensions required for each project.
- Installed finished products in residential homes or commercial businesses.
Sign Maker
Sign A Rama
Athens And Fayetteville, GA
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Created vinyl lettering and graphics for interior and exterior signage.
- Installed interior and exterior signage on various substrates such as metal, wood, glass, acrylics.
- Maintained shop equipment including plotters, routers, laminators, saws, drills and related tools.
- Operated computer-controlled engraving systems for producing logos or text on plastic or metal surfaces.
- Inspected products for quality control purposes prior to shipment or installation.
CNC Machine Operator
Lang Signs
Cumming, GA
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Sign Maker
Davis Sign Co
Athens, GA
08.2002 - 03.2007
- Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws, drill presses, sanders.
- Repaired existing signage if requested by clients.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Installed interior and exterior signage on various substrates such as metal, wood, glass, acrylics.
- Applied paint finishes to finished sign faces according to customer specifications.
Education
Business Technology -
Mid GA Tech
Macon, GA05-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Core Classes
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GASome College (No Degree) - Science
Dekalb College
Dunwoody, GASkills
- Wide format printing
- Layout Design
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Manufacturing
- Product Assembly
- Measurement and Calibration
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Mechanically Inclined
- Manual Dexterity
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employeed
06.2020 - 06.2024
Cabinet Maker
American Custom Cabinets
08.2014 - 10.2020
Sign Maker
Sign A Rama
10.2009 - 01.2014
CNC Machine Operator
Lang Signs
01.2007 - 02.2009
Sign Maker
Davis Sign Co
08.2002 - 03.2007
Business Technology -
Mid GA Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Core Classes
Gordon State College
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Dekalb College
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