Joshua Zelinski

The Machining & Fabrication Manager is in charge of all daily operations within the companies most skilled and highest grossing department. Accountable for 26 employees, safety, quality control, daily, weekly, and monthly revenue goals, on time delivery, and maintenance of equipment.

• Improved safety for the department in conjunction with the companies Safety Coordinator by improving ergonomics to existing workstations, purchasing new lifting equipment, cleaning and organizing, revamping old J.S.A. (Job Safety Analysis) standards and adding new ones.
• In charge of the manufacturing floor to include Machining & Fabrication, Leads & Supports, Cube Room, and D16 Inspection (Quality Control Room). Managing 22 Machinist and Fabricators, 2 Inspectors, and 1 Technician.
• Averaging $1,000,000 a month in revenue and reducing departments past due dollars approximately 90%.
• Frequently surpassing monthly revenue goals while decreasing past due dollars and improving on time delivery.
• Scheduling, daily balancing of jobs, and timecard approvals, for all employees within the department
• Coordinating material flow from internal and external sources.
• Project management of New Product Launches (NPLS) with the help of Engineers and Planners.
• Tracking monthly and annual budgets.
• Coordinating training and further education for floor employees to include online and in person training.
• Coordinating annual preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance on all equipment to include 9 Milling Machines, 6 Lathes, 3 EDM Machines, Water-Jet, Blanchard Grinder, and more.

Managed day-to-day business operations.

• Selling directly to customers while providing fast shipping and a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Attended various gun shows as a vendor to sell product and gain exposure for the IronWorx brand.
• Purchased inventory from distributors and used equipment from individuals for resale.
• Helped facilitate safe "run and gun" shooting
• Helped setup courses of fire to include moving and shooting, barricades, precision and close quarter drills.
• Created a niche brand concentrating on quality gear to include optics, night vision devices, slings, weapon lights, etc.

• Immediately reinvested profits from previous business into multi family home.
• Purchased tools and equipment necessary for renovations.
• Reconstructed porches
• Converted heating system from steam into hot water including new baseboard heaters, installing PEX pipes, and adding 3 heating zones.
• Painting and finish work including baseboard trim, molding, caulking.
• Replaced flooring from carpet to laminate and vinyl flooring.
• Complete bathroom renovation including paint, flooring, tub/shower, sink and vanity.

• Managed day-to-day business operations to include cultivation, social media, sales tracking, sales paperwork, and scheduling precise timelines with patients.
• Consulted with patients daily to meet their needs by tailoring products and appointments specific to the individual.
• Built and maintained rapport with a diverse clientele earning a loyal customer base.
• Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
• Used knowledge of market trends to stay current with products available for patients.
• Created visuals for social media to minimize stigma and display a professional approach in the cannabis industry.

• Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Operated up to 5 CNC milling machines simultaneously.
• Safely operated CNC mills, hand tools, and power tools.
• Safely and efficiently operated EDM machines.
• Completed projects on time and exceeded daily production goals.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

• Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
• Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
• Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
• Routinely tore down and setup large fixtures within correct tolerance limits.

• Managed a team of 4 individuals on combat and non combat operations.
• Conducted monthly counseling statements to include summaries of teammates performance, improvements needed, and future goals.
• Escorted VIPs such as Pentagon officials, U.S. and foreign journalists, and high ranking leadership within the United States Army.
• Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on a daily basis.
• Facilitated training for fireteam and squad level elements.