Joshua Michael Vance
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Positive attitude with team building mindset. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and procedures. Always looking for opportunities to better a process and day to day work. Heavily focused in safety while maintaining efficient production. Open minded to new ideas with growth as a main focus.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
First Coast Supply
Jacksonville, FL
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained, adjusted, and calibrated control systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Loaded feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, and milling.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Coordinated with other team members and departments to ensure timely completion of parts and projects.
- Provided feedback on product design changes based on experience operating the machinery.
- Used precision measurement tools to check and ensure the accuracy of the machined parts.
- Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Managed the inventory of tools and parts necessary for machine operation and maintenance.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
- Trained new employees on CNC machine operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
Control Valve Technician
Control Southern
Jacksonville, FL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Upheld company requirements and promoted productivity by maintaining neat and organized work areas.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations involving faulty valve operations.
- Maintained, inspected, and tested manual and automated control valves to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on malfunctioning valves using specialized tools such as torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers.
- Worked closely as part of effective team to deliver customer requests on time.
- Checked, disassembled and repaired control valves, safety relief valves and actuators in production facilities, paper mills, and refineries.
- Created detailed reports documenting all work performed on each valve installation or repair job.
- Repaired damaged equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Calibrated and adjusted valve components for optimal performance.
- Replaced defective parts, seals, and gaskets on valves as needed.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations concerning quality assurance standards.
- Utilized various troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair methods to alleviate valve issues and operational problems.
Subcontracted to Prevost & Nova
Noramtec Consultants Americas, Inc.
, USA
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Work at several of MTA's Bus Depot locations; maintenance of buses
- Direct Report/Supervisor @ Nova: Bryan Furey 732-336-1792
Control Valve Technician
Control Southern
Jacksonville, FL
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured tidy and well-ordered environments to meet organizational requirements.
- Maintained, inspected, and tested manual and automated control valves to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on malfunctioning valves using specialized tools such as torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations involving faulty valve operations.
- Upheld company requirements and promoted productivity by maintaining neat and organized work areas.
- Disassembled, rebuilt, and calibrated control valves and actuators in production facilities, paper mills, and refineries
Quality Control Inspector Apprentice
Applied Technical Service
Jacksonville, USA
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Jacksonville, FL
- Analyzed various materials (Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Composites, Plastics) for: Integrity, Strength, Wear Over Time/ Wear Patterns, Defects in Production, Safety Measures
- Travel to Customer Locations
- Work Under Own Supervision
- Manage Scheduling & Accountable for Meeting Customer Deadline
- Fluent In Liquid Penetration, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic Thickness & Visual Inspection Technique
- PMI - Positive Material Identification
- Jacksonville, FL
Commercial Roofing Installation
Tillman Roofing
Jacksonville, USA
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Jacksonville, FL
- Organized and prepared roofing materials for upcoming jobs, ensure safety lines were in place, replaced metal decking and installed new materials
- Jacksonville, FL
Granite Fabrication and Installation
First Coast Marble & Granite
Jacksonville, USA
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Jacksonville, Florida
- Organization of daily work load in order to complete & install job in an efficient manner
- Quality Control Team Lead
- Communicated with Site Supervisors, Contractors, and Home Owners of any issues and or concerns relating to installation of Granite & Marble Fabricated countertops
- Worked with Granite, Formica, Marble, Quartz, and many others
- Experienced with all machine & tools ex: Makita grinder, cup wheels, Diamond pads, grinding stones
- Jacksonville, Florida
Granite Fabricator and Installer
A1 Stone World
Jacksonville, USA
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Jacksonville, FL
- Fabricated Countertops
- Worked with Granite, Formica, Quartz, and others
- This includes seaming, cutting, profiling and polishing
- Installed at customers residents
- Excellent customer service skills
- Jacksonville, FL
Education
Diploma -
Arlington Crossroads High School
01.2004
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Team Lead
- Scheduling
- Product Inventory Management
- Safety Inspections
- Forklift Experience/License
- Expired Time Management
- Quick Learner
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
References
- Kyle Smith, General Manager, Prevost Car, Inc., 904-233-1634
- Michal McPhilomy, Seamless Quality Inspection, 904-654-4700
- Charlotte Smith, VP, Universal Select, Inc., 904-588-8425
Introduction
Positive attitude with team building mindset. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and procedures. Always looking for opportunities to better a process and day to day work. Heavily focused in safety while maintaining efficient production. Open minded to new ideas with growth as a main focus.
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
First Coast Supply
02.2024 - 12.2024
Control Valve Technician
Control Southern
03.2023 - 01.2024
Control Valve Technician
Control Southern
03.2022 - 01.2023
Subcontracted to Prevost & Nova
Noramtec Consultants Americas, Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2023
Quality Control Inspector Apprentice
Applied Technical Service
07.2018 - 11.2021
Commercial Roofing Installation
Tillman Roofing
02.2017 - 07.2018
Granite Fabrication and Installation
First Coast Marble & Granite
03.2015 - 02.2017
Granite Fabricator and Installer
A1 Stone World
11.2013 - 03.2015
Diploma -
Arlington Crossroads High School