Gerald Turner
Greenville
Summary
Dedicated, observant and hardworking US Air Force reservist; seeking a Lead/Managerial position that will allow me to utilize my supervisory and military training. Experience managing office and approach all administrative tasks with attention to detail. Ability to adapt to any industry software with excellent work ethic.
Experienced machinist with a strong background in operating and maintaining CNC machinery for precision component production. Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring accurate setup and production of complex parts. Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machining equipment, effectively minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, contributing to increased productivity and adherence to quality standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist
MAU
Greenville
03.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained CNC machinery to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to set up machines, facilitating accurate production of complex parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machining equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to inspect finished parts, ensuring compliance with stringent quality control requirements.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, contributing to faster turnaround times and increased productivity.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve machining processes, resulting in enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
Machine Operator
MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS
Mauldin
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Set up and operate tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
- Study blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
- Select places, and secured tools.
- Problem solving.
- Decision making.
- Concentration.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to follow instructions and production schedules.
- Ability to act quickly when a problem arises.
Remote Recruiter
AgileOne
Greenville
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Achieved staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers; and managing relocations and intern program.
- Established recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs.
- Created applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport.
- Determined applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
- Attracted applicants by placing job advertisements, contacting recruiters, and using newsgroups and job sites.
- Determined applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, verifying references, and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
- Arranged management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranging travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; and arranging community tours.
- Evaluated applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers and interviewing applicants on a consistent set of qualifications.
- Managed new employee relocation by determining new employee requirements, negotiating with movers, arranging temporary housing, and providing community introductions.
- Improved organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; and emphasizing benefits and perks.
Sourcer
Canadian Executive Search Group
Greenville
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Created sourcing strategy with colleagues from the talent acquisition team.
- Follow up on leads to determine and source the best potential job candidates.
- Identify and interact with potential passive candidates via social media and professional networks.
- Post job openings, review resumes, conduct interviews, and negotiate compensation of potential employees.
- Make recommendations to hiring managers.
- Help develop talent pipelines and related databases.
Document Control Specialist
Air Force Reservist
Fayetteville
11.2012 - 01.2016
- Perform, supervise and manage confidentiality.
- Manage company website; information and knowledge-sharing services.
- Manage technologies to capture, organize and store tacit and explicit knowledge.
- Managed office equipment, procedures, systems, and protocols.
- Maintain Master Document Control Log and Files.
- Maintain the flow of large electronic and hard-copied controlled documents, department files and resource.
- Timely distribution of latest revision level documentation to all appropriate users and ensure that obsolete documentation is removed from distribution.
- Maintain all clients training was up to date and accurate and involved in the training of other team members.
- Complete projects (including system enhancements) in a manner consistent with military standards.
- Recognize problems, recommend solutions and put the solutions into action.
- Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel spreadsheets.
Technical Manager/Test Technician
JA King & Company
Greenville
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Deliver vehicle parts as well as pick up parts for customers.
- Report writing for finished car parts.
- Partial assistance with sales.
- Ensure that products perform their proposed functions in a satisfactory manner.
- Monitor and manipulate the instruments and processes being used to test automotive airbags.
- Assembling, calibrating, improving and performing maintenance on test equipment.
- Use statistical methods to identify recurring problems and give detailed reports on defects.
- Use Excel to input final reports and defects in deployed airbags.
- Tool calibration.
- Working in an office setting attributing to customer service, answering phones, greeting customers, taking messages.
- Data entry.
- Operate company vehicle for part pickup/delivery Record, take ownership and resolve Customer complaints in line with company KPI's.
- Where necessary co-ordinate activities with other departments to ultimately ensure complete Customer satisfaction.
Janitorial Worker
IH Services, Inc
Greenville
01.2010 - 06.2012
- General cleaning of the building and keeping it maintained and in good condition.
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.
- Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.
- Collect and dispose of trash.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Production Associate
Goodwill
Greenville
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted management of retail store implementing, administering, and directing the merchandise process.
- Received and processed inventory donations while working diligently to keep work areas clean & safe.
- Worked with production supervisor to implement the policies and procedures of Goodwill's retail operations and activities.
- Customer Service Training.
Education
Certification in Knowledge Operations Management -
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Biloxi, MSHigh school diploma - General Studies
Greer High School
Greer, SCSkills
- Computer networking
- Intelligence Experience
- Forklift Operator
- Sourcing
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Human resources
- SAP
- Security Clearance
- Recruiting
- Customer Service
- Data collection
- Interviewing
- Social media management
- LTL & TL
- ICIMS
- ATS
- Calibration
- Databases
- Taleo
- Manufacturing
- Laboratory Experience
- Microsoft Office
- System administration
- Document Management
- Negotiation
- Talent Acquisition
- DoD Experience
- Sales
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Quality Assurance
- 45 wpm
- HR sourcing
- Presentation skills
- Research
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- CNC machining
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Precision measurement
Certification
- TS/SCI
- Secret Clearance
- Top Secret Clearance
Military Service
United States Air Force, E-3
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Machinist
MAU
03.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS
05.2023 - 08.2025
Remote Recruiter
AgileOne
01.2020 - 03.2022
Sourcer
Canadian Executive Search Group
06.2015 - 01.2020
Document Control Specialist
Air Force Reservist
11.2012 - 01.2016
Technical Manager/Test Technician
JA King & Company
10.2012 - 05.2015
Janitorial Worker
IH Services, Inc
01.2010 - 06.2012
Production Associate
Goodwill
05.2009 - 01.2010
Certification in Knowledge Operations Management -
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
High school diploma - General Studies
Greer High School