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JERRY SHADRICK

Montreal

Summary

Experienced Luthier with a strong background in instrument construction and precision woodworking at JDS Custom Guitars. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting blueprints to achieve high-quality results and exceptional customer satisfaction. Proficient in equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety across all projects.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Luthier

JDS Custom Guitars and Repair
Montreal
05.1991 - 01.2024
  • Repaired and constructed string instruments using jointers, planers, and thickness sanders.
    Utilized hand tools including files and chisels for precision work.
    Interpreted blueprints to build instruments from existing designs or original concepts.

Police Officer

Camdenton Police Department
Camdenton
05.1988 - 05.1989
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
  • Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
  • Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
  • Maximized data collection accuracy scores by recording, storing and analyzing security information with zero discrepancies.
  • Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.

Fabrication Welder

Houston Fabrication and Machin Shop
Houston
07.1984 - 06.1987
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Machine Operator Technician

Caterpillar
Davenport
01.1980 - 02.1982
  • Verified conformance of finished products to specifications using various gauges such as micrometers, calipers and depth gages.
  • Wrote and tested coding for CNC machines.
  • Performed minor maintenance such as lubricating moving parts on machinery.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutters, blades, saws and other attachments as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions involving electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems or mechanical systems related to production machines.
  • Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
  • Repaired worn tools or replaced them when necessary.
  • Analyzed blueprints and specifications for producing parts according to customer requirements.
  • Inspected parts with precision measuring instruments and recorded results on inspection reports.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pleasent Valley H.S.
Bettendorf, IA
08-1976

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Instrument construction and blueprint interpretation
  • Precision woodworking and quality assurance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • Hobbes I love to shoot competitively, and hunt, alo play guitar and am a licensed Amateur Radio Operator. Call sigh KB0OXT

Accomplishments

I have received several awards for guitar, and Archery.

Certification

  • Ham radio licenses KB0OXT
  • Nominated for "Police Officer of the Year" award in 1988 in the state of Missouri.
  • Certified police officer from the Law Enforcement Academy at the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
  • 3 Honorable discharges from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps

Timeline

Owner/Luthier

JDS Custom Guitars and Repair
05.1991 - 01.2024

Police Officer

Camdenton Police Department
05.1988 - 05.1989

Fabrication Welder

Houston Fabrication and Machin Shop
07.1984 - 06.1987

Machine Operator Technician

Caterpillar
01.1980 - 02.1982

High School Diploma -

Pleasent Valley H.S.

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming

Columbia College

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