Josiah Johnson
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated employee with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat and friendly with a wide variety of work experience to apply in many different job scenarios.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server (seasonal)
KK Fiske
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Burke. E Porter Group
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
- Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges.
- Operated band saws, CNC mills and lathes in machine shop.
- Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
- Measured to nearest thousandth of an inch and cut pieces to specification.
- Deburred, polished and ground machine parts to preserve functionality.
Plumbing and HVAC Technician Assistant (temporary)
Lake Michigan Mechanical
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Salmon Processor (seasonal)
North Pacific Seafoods
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures.
- Segregated products according to color, size and grade.
- Worked long hours (16-18 hour) days while maintaining a positive work attitude.
- Opened and removed raw materials.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
General Contractors Apprentice
DeGroot Construction
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in renovations by removing refuse, performing light demolition and painting and installing sheetrock.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Positioned and held lumber, timber and paneling in place to prepare for cutting and fastening.
- Leveled forms to hold concrete to desired pitch and depth for structures and foundations.
General Machine Shop Worker
Fidelity Tool And Mold
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained orderly and clean work areas for maximum productivity.
- Fabricated basic injection mold components using belt sanders, grinders, band saws and vertical manual milling and drilling machines.
- Picked up, organized and distributed parts for different work areas.
- Measured distances, calculated areas and estimated materials needed.
- Prepared surfaces for paint application.
- loaded and unloaded semi trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CNC Machine Maintenance
Harmel Academy Of The Trades
Grand Rapids, MI05.2021
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
West Chicago, IL05.2018
No Degree - General Education Courses
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2018
Skills
- Engaging Personality
- Beverage Preparation
- New Hire Training
- Shop Housekeeping
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
- Machine Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Repair
- Warehouse Operations
Certification
Have been forklift certified in several different workplaces.
Have been overhead gantry crane certified at last machine shop.
Timeline
Bartender/Server (seasonal)
KK Fiske
06.2023 - 10.2023
CNC Machinist Apprentice
Burke. E Porter Group
01.2021 - 05.2023
Plumbing and HVAC Technician Assistant (temporary)
Lake Michigan Mechanical
09.2020 - 01.2021
Salmon Processor (seasonal)
North Pacific Seafoods
05.2020 - 08.2020
General Contractors Apprentice
DeGroot Construction
05.2017 - 05.2019
General Machine Shop Worker
Fidelity Tool And Mold
05.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - CNC Machine Maintenance
Harmel Academy Of The Trades
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
No Degree - General Education Courses
College of DuPage