Justin Preston
4387 Haven Lane ,WV
Summary
Skilled roll turner with background in precision machining and working with CNC lathes. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, interpret engineering specifications, and ensure quality standards. Strengths include technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and dedication to safety protocols. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency of operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Roll Turner
SDI Steel of West Virginia
Huntington, WV
08.2004 - Current
- Ensured proper fitting and assembly of mechanical parts.
- Reviewed engineering blueprints to determine necessary materials and tasks needed.
- Set up and run CNC roll lathes.
- Operate overhead cranes safely for effective material handling.
- operate forklifts, pallet jacks as needed.
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire roll turning process.
- Measured machine parts with calipers and micrometers.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues for CNC lathes.
General Laborer
SDI Steel of West Virginia
Huntington, WV
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Prepared items for transportation, installing bracing, padding, and strapping to prevent damage.
- Operated drills and other equipment to perform light fabrication for product assembly.
- Maintained a clean, safe working environment by removing waste from the job site prior to shift completion.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage, and optimize handling.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work sites.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
Machinist
McCorkle Machine
Huntington, WV
10.2000 - 11.2002
- Operated manual and CNC lathes and mills.
- Assisted with cleaning, deburring material, maintenance, and clean-up for each job.
- Communicated with supervisors, machine programmers, or the lead machinist to address concerns with the programs.
- Made appropriate corrections with offsets for tool wear, broken tools, or casting variations.
- Set up, adjusted, and checked machine programming for each job, configuring equipment according to project specifications.
- Worked from programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions to perform machining work.
- Operated overhead cranes and a forklifts.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers o calipers.
- Sharpened, replaced, and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality controls.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to fabricate products.
Education
Associate of Science - Machinist Technology Program
Robert C. Byrd Institute
Huntington, WV08-2000
Skills
- CNC lathe setup
- Operate overhead cranes
- Operate forklifts
- Work safely
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Decision making
- Quality inspections
- Team building
- Trustworthiness
- Positive attitude
- PPE compliance
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Precision measurement
- Employee training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Roll Turner
SDI Steel of West Virginia
08.2004 - Current
General Laborer
SDI Steel of West Virginia
11.2002 - 08.2004
Machinist
McCorkle Machine
10.2000 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Machinist Technology Program
Robert C. Byrd Institute