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
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
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)
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
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)
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