Kevin Januks
Shelbyville
Summary
Reliable professional with 10+ years of experience handling Manufacturing needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering skills in problem solving, dedication and leadership driven.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundry Technician/ Furnace Operator
Weiland Copper
Shelbyville, KY
05.2025 - Current
- Manage the consistent loading of copper scrap into an industrial furnace, optimizing melt cycles to maintain high production
- Direct the removal of impurities by calculating and adding slag-forming agents to ensure copper purity met strict quality standards.
- Monitor and adjust furnace temperature and oxygen levels to prevent material loss and maintain optimal metallurgical conditions
- Perform chemical analysis on copper samples using mass spectrometry to verify alloy composition and ensure 99% + purity
- Safely operate a 20-ton overhead crane and industrial forklifts to maneuver heavy scrap loads and high-temperature slag pans in a fast-paced environment
- Coordinated daily task assignments with technicians and supervisors to align floor operations with shifting production targets
- Maintain detailed logs of furnace performance and completed critical pre-operational checklists to meet OSHA and internal safety standards
- Operated and maintained foundry equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
Correctional Officer
Fayette County Detention Center
Lexington, KY
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained security and order within the correctional facility, ensuring the safety of staff and inmates
- Conducted regular inspections of cells, common areas, and perimeter to identify any potential security breaches or contraband
- Enforced rules and regulations by monitoring inmate activities, conducting searches, and responding to incidents in a calm and professional manner
- Responded promptly to emergencies such as fights or medical emergencies by following established procedures for containment and requesting backup if needed
Production Coordinator
Central Motor Wheel of America (CMWA)
Paris, KY
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Developing and maintaining production schedules
- Overseeing and coordinating the activities of production workers and machines
- Ensuring that production goals are met
- Monitoring quality control measures
- Identifying and resolving production problems
- Managing inventory levels and ensuring that materials are available when needed
- Preparing reports on production performance
- Reporting downtime occurrences and countermeasures
- Implementing 5s cleaning practices
- Ensuring core company philosophies and promoting a Safety first culture.
- Overseeing production members scheduling
Production Worker
CMWA
Paris, KY
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Take samples of molten aluminum to test chemistry
- Use spectrometer to test chemistry
- Review X-rays of rims to look for defects
- Use micrometer and physical gauges to ensure proper fabrication
- Chart chemistry and mold machines
- Add proper chemistry to ensure proper molten metal chemistry
Kelly Services Temp
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK)
Georgetown, KY
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Safety task force member
- Worked various lines in the paint department
- Specialized trainer on Sealer line
- Production of high quality Camry and Rav4
Welding Trainee
Linesman
03.2011 - 07.2011
- NNSB
- Welding trainee program, including SMAW and GMAW training
- Linesman duties, including setting up and installing 480w heater bars, surface cleaning of materials, running electrical and pneumatic lines.
- Overhaul on Aircraft carriers including ventilation ducts, bulkhead cleaning and repair, and scaffolding installation
Education
High School Diploma - Modeling And Simulation
Pruden Center
Suffolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School
Suffolk, VASkills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Manufacturing processes
- Mathematical proficiency
- Proficient in computer applications
- Micrometer operation proficiency
- Precision in measurements
- Certified forklift operator
- Proficient in hand tools
- Water damage mitigation
- Excel proficiency
- Strong verbal communication
- Assembly line operations
- Quality assurance methods
- Computer proficiency
- Safety protocols adherence
- Asset restoration
- Skilled in AutoCAD drafting
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mold remediation specialist
- Proficient in 3DS MAX
- Quality assurance
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- CNC machining expertise
- Document scanner
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Metallurgical analysis aptitude
- Furnace operation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Forklift Certification June 2022 to Present
- IICRC Certification in water restoration and mold remediation
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
Timeline
Foundry Technician/ Furnace Operator
Weiland Copper
05.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Fayette County Detention Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Production Coordinator
Central Motor Wheel of America (CMWA)
01.2023 - 08.2024
Production Worker
CMWA
05.2022 - 01.2023
Kelly Services Temp
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK)
08.2019 - 01.2022
Welding Trainee
Linesman
03.2011 - 07.2011
High School Diploma - Modeling And Simulation
Pruden Center
High School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Skills
- Wide range of mechanical skills
- MACHINES/EQUIPMENT OPERATED
- Copier Scanner Printer
- Computer
- Graphing calculator
- 3D printer
- SOFTWARE USED
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD 2013
- Game Maker 7.0
- 3DS Max 2014
- Torque