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Michael R Johns

YouTube
Pleasant Garden,NC
45
years of professional experience

I am interested in applying for a position as a Firearms Associate at your store. I had a long career as a machinist, and have retired from the trade. I have been a long Gun collector and ammunition reloader. From 2011 to present I have created 3.1 thousand videos on my you tube channel Thekoba49 I have a vast technical knowledge of firearms both antique and modern. I believe I can contribute greatly to you firearms department.

Work History

Video Creator

15 Years 4 Months
YouTube | 04.2011 - Current

I started as a hobby then a part time job I create videos on Firearms, maintenance, repair and evaluations of firearms. Also reloading, bullet casting, and ammo testing reviews. I review older historic firearms, modern black powder replicas, and demonstrate their proper live firing functioning. I also make videos testing and evaluating new and popular firearms.

CNC Machinist

5 Months
General Machine and Welding | 02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Operated CNC machinery to produce precision components according to specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate machining processes.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Led workflow optimization initiatives, enhancing overall productivity within the machining department.

Lot Associate

3 Months
Home Depot | 10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitored parking lot conditions, ensuring cleanliness and safety for customers and staff alike.
  • Assisted customers with unloading and loading material to and from vehicles.
  • Cleaned parking lot to provide clean and orderly environment.
  • Cleared parking lot by collecting shopping carts to place in proper storage area.

CNC Machinist

4 Years 1 Month
General Machine & Welding | 03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Set up operate 5 axis CNC Lathe, set up and program CNC Daewoo milling machine, program set up CL-20 CNC lathe, fabricate parts on manual engine lathe, and Bridgeport mill. Work on inspection of parts, manage shipping and receiving, finished product, and incoming raw material. Help train new employees.

3rd shift Supervisor

1 Year 6 Months
Cascade Die Casting | 09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for Opening up factory at start of work week by turning on power and starting all machines before shift, assigning work schedules for all employees, responsible for training, production, efficiency, quality, and safety. Also responsible for resetting machines, adjusting programming, replacing and setting tools, and some maintance to keep production up and running.

CNC Machinist

3 Years 6 Months
Oneal Steel | 03.2010 - 09.2013
  • Set up operate CNC milling machines, edit programs, train new employees. Help implement new machining processes.

Machine Operator

4 Months
Engineered Controls Inc. | 11.2009 - 03.2010
  • Operate various machines inspect work.

CNC Milling Machine Set up operator programmer

1 Month
Peck Machine Co. | 10.2009 - 11.2009
  • Part Time Program set up Operate CNC Milling machines lathes, make fixtures, run new jobs trouble shoot new programs.

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator Programmer

1 Month
TRC Staffing Services | 10.2008 - 11.2008
  • Set up operate CNC Milling machines, inspect and check my own work, edit program correct set up to get first part correct for production run.

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator

11 Months
Phoenix Precision Machining Inc. | 11.2007 - 10.2008
  • Set up operate CNC Milling machines, inspect and check my own work, edit and correct CNC programs for machines.

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator Programmer

5 Months
Peck Machine Co. | 05.2007 - 10.2007
  • Program Set up Operate Haas CNC Milling Machines. Make fixtures for new jobs. I also attended the Haas Factory outlet CNC VMC Training course on 6/07

CNC Machinist

2 Years 7 Months
Gibbs Machine CO. | 08.2004 - 03.2007
  • Set UP operate Haas CNC Milling Machines edit programs and write programs

CNC Machinist

15 Years 1 Month
M.G.S. Manufacturing | 05.1989 - 06.2004
  • Setup program CNC machines, I have experience with Fanuc, and Yasnac controls. I have worked with Mori Seki lathes, and milling machines, Nakamura lathes, Matsuura milling machines, and various other manual, and CNC machines. Second shift foreman for three years, duties were to supervise, and train employees. I can work with close tolerance parts, and able to inspect, and check my own work.

CNC Machinist

3 Years 1 Month
General Electric Co. | 03.1986 - 04.1989
  • Setup operate CNC machines, also had experience with dip braze process, and anodize electroplating

Machinery Repairman

4 Years
United States Navy | 03.1982 - 03.1986
  • Worked in a machine shop, and preformed repair maintenance on ship's equipment.

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

7 Months
Square Stamping | 08.1981 - 03.1982
  • Set up operate manual Machines, lathes, milling machine, surface grinders. Perform precision hand finishing of tools, fixtures, and dies.

Education

High School Diploma

Noterdame Highschool | Utica, NY | 06-1979

No Degree - Technical

Navy A School | San Diego, CA | 08-1982

Skills

My skills and abilities for this position
I have collected guns most of my life mostly older military firearms
from the 1870 to present
I also have years of experience reloading ammunition. So my ability to answer customer questions accurately and honestly will not be a problem. My communication skill with people is also very good
I did have positions as a supervisor in my manufacturing jobs in the past.

Timeline

CNC Machinist

General Machine and Welding
02.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Lot Associate

Home Depot
10.2022 - 01.2023Read More

CNC Machinist

General Machine & Welding
03.2015 - 04.2019Read More

3rd shift Supervisor

Cascade Die Casting
09.2013 - 03.2015Read More

Video Creator

YouTube
04.2011 - CurrentRead More

CNC Machinist

Oneal Steel
03.2010 - 09.2013Read More

Machine Operator

Engineered Controls Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2010Read More

CNC Milling Machine Set up operator programmer

Peck Machine Co.
10.2009 - 11.2009Read More

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator Programmer

TRC Staffing Services
10.2008 - 11.2008Read More

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator

Phoenix Precision Machining Inc.
11.2007 - 10.2008Read More

CNC Milling Machine Set up Operator Programmer

Peck Machine Co.
05.2007 - 10.2007Read More

CNC Machinist

Gibbs Machine CO.
08.2004 - 03.2007Read More

CNC Machinist

M.G.S. Manufacturing
05.1989 - 06.2004Read More

CNC Machinist

General Electric Co.
03.1986 - 04.1989Read More

Machinery Repairman

United States Navy
03.1982 - 03.1986Read More

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Square Stamping
08.1981 - 03.1982Read More

Noterdame Highschool

High School Diploma
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Navy A School

No Degree from Technical
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Michael R Johns