Curry B. James

**** *** ****

Opelousas, LA *****-2816

Phone: 337-***-****

Alt Phone: 337-***-****

Objective

Seeking employment as a machine operator or tender in a production industry so that my skills and qualifications can be beneficial to a company.

Abilities

Experience in setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. skilled carpenter,painter,roofer, and able to do collision repair.

Employment History

Landscaper, Auto Body Repair Technician, Roofer, C

02/2016 - Current Self-employed Opelousas, LA

Perform housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes for elderly dementia family member.

Perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, and pruning trees and shrubs.

Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.

Estimate roofing materials and labor required to complete jobs, and provide price quotes.

Install attic ventilation systems, such as turbine vents, gable or ridge vents, or conventional or solar-powered exhaust fans.

Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.

Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.

Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.

Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.

Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.

Auto Body Repairer

11/2014 - 02/2016 T & C Body & Frame Opelousas, LA

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

Auto Body Repair Technician

02/2013 - 09/2014 Roy Motors Opelousas, LA

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

Auto Body Repair Technician

02/2012 - 01/2013 Quality Collision Repair Opelousas, LA

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

Auto Body Repair Technician

12/2011 - 01/2012 Self-employed Opelousas, LA

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

Machinist

01/2011 - 12/2011 Coastal Machine & Supply Carencro, LA

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Cnc machinist

10/2008 - 02/2011 Hunting entergy services Broussard, LA

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Cnc machinist

08/2008 - 09/2008 Superior Steel Lake Charles, LA

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Cnc machinist

01/2006 - 01/2007 Reamco Inc Lafayette, LA

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

CNC Machinist

09/2003 - 01/2006 Petro Quipt Energy Services Lafayette, LA

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Position and fasten work pieces.

Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Education History

Completion Date Issuing Institution Location Qualification Course of Study

05/1998 Louisiana technical college Acadia campu LA 3 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School machine shop

Additional Information

Carpentry

Landscaping

Mechanically inclined

Read blue prints

Operate Heavy Machinery

Can complete any task expected of me

Quick Learner

Problem Solver

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