Michael Jaques

Railway maintenance foreman and heavy equipment operator with experience leading crews, inspecting infrastructure, and coordinating preventive maintenance. Applies NORAC and FRA standards to support safe, efficient operations.

Maintenance Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator - Pan-am/Berkshire and Eastern Railways - North Adams, MA

(2020-06)

• Led maintenance teams and coordinated schedules to complete railroad, bridge, and building repairs safely and on time
• Operated heavy equipment and conducted inspections to identify hazards and maintain operational readiness
• Applied NORAC and FRA requirements while training technicians and reinforcing worksite safety

CNC Milling/Machine Operator - G.S. Precision, INC - Brattleboro, VT

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

• Set up and operated 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines to meet production requirements
• Interpreted blueprints and measured components to ensure precision and quality compliance
• Adjusted machine offsets and replaced tools to maintain accuracy and production timelines

Shipping and Receiving - Atlantic Furniture - South Deerfield, MA

(2019-04 - 2019-09)

• Unloaded containers and maintained accurate warehouse inventory
• Picked and loaded orders for UPS, FedEx, Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair, and other customers
• Prepared outbound trailers to support timely deliveries

CNC Milling/Machine Operator - G.S. Precision, INC - Brattleboro, VT

(2017-06 - 2019-04)

• Operated 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines, interpreting blueprints and measuring parts to meet quality standards

Shipping Receiving / Material Handler / Utility - Argotec - Greenfield, MA

(2014-05 - 2017-03)

• Moved materials and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, and a box truck; supported production and customer shipments

No Degree - Commercial Driver's License (CDL)- Class B - New England Tractor Trailer Training School (2020-10)

High School Diploma - Pioneer Valley Regional School (2008-06)