Joseph A. Kopala
*** ****** ******, ***** *******, IL 60174
630-***-****, *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to successfully navigate high-pressure situations. Experienced team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy to group situations. Detail focused. Punctual. Problem solver. Customer oriented. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
SKILLS
Range of manufacturing abilities with a focus on Computer Numerical Control:
Program, set-up and operate CNC Haas Mini Mill with Fanuc controller.
Calculate and adjust speeds and feeds, as well as inspect for tooling wear.
Read, write, and prove-out G-Code programs.
Read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and determine dimensions and tolerances.
Inspect parts using precision measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, and height gages.
Operate secondary equipment such as: manual mills, lathes, band saws and drill presses.
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CREDENTIALS
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
NIMS CNC Milling: Programming, Setup and Operations Credential
SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING TRAINING
Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) Apr. 2015 – Ongoing
Careers in Manufacturing Program: Fast Track for CNC Operators, Chicago, Illinois
500 hours of hands-on CNC training: program, set-up and operate CNC mills and lathes
Coursework in 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CNC Operator
Metro Staffing for TNA precision Axle Current
Operating Okuma dual turret Lathes and Okuma Horizontal milling machines
Responsible for producing parts in compliance with tolerances of 30 to 50 microns and adjusting tool offsets and change tools as needed to meet these requirements
Sales Associate Apr. 2015 – Nov.1915
HH Gregg, Geneva, IL
Commissioned television and home theater sales
Meat Sales Associate May 2014 – Nov. 2014
Walmart, Aurora, IL
Stock retail sales area with fresh and frozen meat, poultry and fish.
Conduct monthly inventory and other duties as needed.
Owner/Operator Restaurant bar Jun. 2009 – Dec. 2012
C&J Tap, Inc., Bolingbrook, IL
Owner operator of restaurant bar
Claims Manager Jun. 1999 – Mar. 2009
TIG Specialty Insurance, Chicago, IL
Managed the handling of professional liability claims, managed office support staff of eight.
Conducted monthly, quarterly and annual Quality Assurance audits; wrote Claim Handling Manual, implemented and trained on new Quality Assurance process.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Coursework in Accountancy
MILITARY SERVICE
USMC Rank Sgt. - Honorable Discharge