Jerad ARDOIN
Ville Platte
Summary
I am looking for full-time employment to benefit myself and my family. I am a very hard worker and willing to learn anything. I have experience in Offshore floor-hand and Rigger, a/c technician, sandblasting, welding, painting, programming, machinist, machine WKM gates and segments and also shophand for rv and 4-wheelers. I am willing to learn more and love to learn new stuff.
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cnc Machinsist
Ville Platte Iron Works Inc.
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
CNC Mill Machine Operator
Franks/Expro
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
Cnc Mill Machinist Supervisor/CNC Machine Operator
Ville Platte Iron Works
07.2013 - 06.2023
- Oversee mill machinist job duties, help machinist setup jobs, program new parts for Cnc milling operation.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Also oversee quality department to ensure parts are in tolerance and to print before shipping to customer.
Rigger
Longnecker Properties Inc.
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Rigging of equipment from the dock to the boat vessel
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Adjust cable tension as needed during the course of a performance or production.
Vessel Cleaning Technician
Offshore Cleaning Systems
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Clean out tanks and vessels for inspection to report back offshore.
Machinist
Cameron Valves & RREV
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Machining of end connections to assemble and test in the facility before shipping to customers
Education
GED -
Charles B. Technical College
Ville Platte, LA01.2003
Skills
- Cnc Mill machinist
- Quality Supervisor
- OneCnc programmer (1 year)
- Chevalier surface grinder
- Doosan 6500/7500
- Haas vf5
- Haas vf6
- Haas vf7
- Haas vf8
- Haas ec1600
- Haas lathe st40
- CNC Mill leadman
- Global systems software
- Forklift Operation
- Quality Control
References
- Julius Fontenot, Ville Platte Iron Works, Shop Assistant, 13373361418, Julias@vpiw.com
- Greg Trahan, Parker Drilling, Tool Pusher, 13375231890, Gregtrahan@yahoo.com
- Nick Ortego, Ville Platte Iron Works, Office Manager, 13378318518, Nickortego@vpiw.com
Timeline
Cnc Machinsist
Ville Platte Iron Works Inc.
02.2025 - Current
CNC Mill Machine Operator
Franks/Expro
07.2023 - 02.2025
Cnc Mill Machinist Supervisor/CNC Machine Operator
Ville Platte Iron Works
07.2013 - 06.2023
Rigger
Longnecker Properties Inc.
11.2012 - 07.2013
Vessel Cleaning Technician
Offshore Cleaning Systems
08.2012 - 11.2012
Machinist
Cameron Valves & RREV
08.2011 - 03.2012
GED -
Charles B. Technical College
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