Justin Means
Godfrey,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
U.S. Steel
11.2021 - Current
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
Wood Patternmaker
Amsted Rail Company
09.2014 - 11.2021
- Verified pattern dimensions using templates, straightedges or protractors.
- Set up, operated and adjusted woodworking to cut and shape sections and patterns.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to ascertain sizes and shapes for patterns and determine setups machine needed to produce desired results.
- Utilized different tools to trim, smooth and shape sections into sizes and shapes outlined in specifications.
- Trimmed and smoothed surfaces using hand tools to attain specified shapes.
- Conducted inspections on each completed project to verify conformance with company standards for quality, compliance with tolerances and product grades.
- Identified and implemented correct setup for lathes and other tools and operated equipment to create castings and patterns.
- Created models, templates and full-scale models to prepare and shape product parts into necessary configurations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Shop Machinist
Amsted Rail Company
09.2012 - 11.2021
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Overhead Crane Operator
Amsted Rail Company
03.2008 - 11.2021
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Loaded castings onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Cross-trained in production assemble, to help team meet production needs.
- Updated system to keep accurate track of materials.
Overhead Crane Operator
Olin Brass
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
Roofer
Medlock Insulation
03.2000 - 03.2005
- Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs and protection.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Mechanics And Machining
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, ILSkills
- Repair Work
- Parts Installation
- Fusing and Cutting
- Structural Welding
- Adjusting Machine Parts
- Machinery Assembly
- Safety Compliance
- Mechanical Alignment
- Pneumatic Controls
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Millwright
U.S. Steel
11.2021 - Current
Wood Patternmaker
Amsted Rail Company
09.2014 - 11.2021
Shop Machinist
Amsted Rail Company
09.2012 - 11.2021
Overhead Crane Operator
Amsted Rail Company
03.2008 - 11.2021
Overhead Crane Operator
Olin Brass
05.2005 - 07.2007
Roofer
Medlock Insulation
03.2000 - 03.2005
No Degree - Industrial Mechanics And Machining
Southwestern Illinois College
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