1. JOSHUA D. BLUNT
34081 Violet Lantern St. D. Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 412-8677 jbluntdesigns@gmail.com
SUMMARY
As a dedicated and knowledgeable professional, I seek to bring my abilities to add value to your
company. I bring a proven track record of success managing technical responsibilities, overseeing
team projects and personnel responsibilities, and ensuring standards of safety and productivity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JBLUNT DESIGNS — Dana Point, CA
Owner / Jeweler / Curator, 2011 − Present
 Handmade Hypoallergenic Rings and Wedding Rings: self taught jeweler / from design to finish, custom
handmade 316L & 304L stainless steel wedding rings and jewelry distributed worldwide.
jbluntdesigns.com / jbluntdesigns.etsy.com
SPECKTRUM ENGINEERING / FLAVORCHEM CORP — San Clemente, CA
Manager / Chemical Plant Lead Technician / Engineer / Fabricator Welder, Class-A Commercial
Operator, 2006 − 2015
 Chemical plant lead technician / maintenance manager & supervisor / food-grade tig welder / fabricator /
food safety and defense certified / Commercial Class-A operator (reference "Professional qualifications" for
detailed skills and tasks performance).
MOBILE DIESEL REPAIR — San Clemente, CA
Owner/ Technician, 2003 − 2006
 Performed scheduled 90 day bit inspections required and inspected by the CHP and awarded with a
certificate of "100% pass rate" on a commercial fleet of 8 trucks.
 Performed write ups and general maintenance: Lube, oil, filters, fluid checks / sold and performed repair
work as needed: R&R - wheels, brakes, tires, lights, and hopper rams, hydraulic hoses, electrical diagnosis,
minor engine field repairs.
S & G READY MIXED CONCRETE — San Clemente, CA
Class-B Commercial Concrete Mixer Operator, 2003 − 2006
 Commercial pre-trip safety inspection.
 Loaded mixer under concrete plant.
 Adjusted load sump according to mix psi and customer’s request.
 Weighed and adjusted hydraulic pressure on tag axle per load weight.
 Located and routed delivery / Delivered concrete.
 Logged hours / Cleaned and maintained truck.
ROBERTSON’S READY MIX — San Clemente, CA
Class-B Commercial Concrete Mixer Operator, 2002
 Commercial pre-trip safety inspection.
 Loaded mixer under concrete plant.
 Adjusted load sump according to mix psi and customer’s request.
 Weighed and adjusted hydraulic pressure on tag axle per load weight.
 Located and routed delivery / Delivered concrete.
 Logged hours / Cleaned and maintained truck.

2. RINCON TRUCK CENTER — San Clemente, CA
Diesel Technician, 1999 − 2002
 Mitsubishi Fuso P.D.I inspections (dealer pre-delivery inspections).
 90 day bit inspections on Commercial vehicles overlooked and inspected and approved by the California
Highway Patrol.
 Smoke checks on fleet vehicles.
 Weld repairs on concrete mixer truck drums.
 Lube / oil & filter services.
 Major engine repairs including: Valve adjustments and inframes, removal and installation of engines,
transmissions, and all other major components.
 Performed trailer wiring and wiring repair along with electrical troubleshooting.
 Trained operator for Flywheel resurfacing lathe, and drum / rotor resurfacing.
 Gates trained and operator for Gates high-compression fitting press - building high pressure hydraulic and
fuel hoses.
 Subcontracted to: Northrop Grumman, SOCWA, San Clemente Waste Treatment Plant, San Clemente City
water pump stations (multiple locations) for: city water engine and pump inspections, services and repairs.
LUNADA BAY AUTOMOTIVE — Palos Verdes, CA
Service Manager / Lead Automotive Technician, 1995 − 2001
(reference "Professional qualifications" for detailed skills and tasks performance).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, QUALIFICATION S & CERTIFICATES
 5 years: jeweler / owner / designer - Design, fabrication, marketing, sales and customer service,
forging, tig welding, grinding and precision metal finish work.
 9 years: manager / supervisor / food-grade tig welder / fabrication & design / lead plant
technician specializing in commercial - homogenizers, presses, spray dryers, boilers, air-compressors,
forklifts, distillation units, mixers, blenders: plow, ribbon / steam kettles, pump rebuilds and instillation:
centrifugal, diaphragm, lobe / hpu's: hydraulic, pneumatic / effluent water treatment: solids, ph,
programming: sample machines, ph/caustic soda sensors/ performed welding and soldering: brazing, silver
solder, mig, tig, copper plumbing, electrical soldering / forklift certified □ TRAINED IN: respiratory protection
written program, allergen training, (gmp)- good manufacturing practice training, food defense training,
sanitation training, HACCP training, s.o.p, (msds)- material safety data training, PPE & Osha safety, hot work
permitting, confined space permitting / □ TRAINED PERSONNEL IN: lock out safety, Osha & PPE, msds write
ups and documentation, customer and performance audits. @Specktrum Engineering permanently
subcontracted to Flavorchem Corp.
 4 years: business owner - mobile diesel repair / 90 day bit inspection services & repairs on concrete
mixers.
 12 1/2 years: CDL/class -A-endorsements (clean driving record) - tankers, combination, air
brakes, doubles & triples. @S&G Ready Mix & Robertsons Concrete - mixer operator / tractor-trailer
combination operator & backhoe operator @Impulse Technologies subdivision of Spektrum Engineering Inc. /
(10yr.) forklift certified.
 3 years: commercial diesel technician - Removal and replacement of transmissions & engines /
 inframes / valve adjustments (boats, coaches, rigs, pumps, asphalt grinders / truck and trailer wiring / (mig)
weld repairs on trailers, rigs and mixer drums / flywheel lathe operator / Gates high-compression fitting
machine operator / p.d.i inspections / in field fleet smoke checks / forklift certified / Mitsubishi fuso
transmission certified / air brake certified / hydraulic brake certified / subcontracted to: Northrop Grumman /
SOCWA / SMWD- repairs and services on pump and generator. @Rincon Truck Center
 7 years: automotive technician / service manager - major engine diagnosis and repair / brakes &
alignment / smog checks, engine diagnosis, write ups, vehicle delivery, customer service, attendant manager.
@Lunada Bay Automotive
PERSONAL INTERESTS & REFERENCES
As you can see from my employment history I am an extremely dedicated and loyal individual. I
have (never) been let go from any of my previous employment opportunities and still remain in
good contact with them. I thrive on learning new trades and take great pride in my work and have
a very strong work ethic. I enjoy spending time with my wife and five children. In my spare time
my hobbies include shooting high end three stage paint, working with metals, carbon fiber,
fiberglass, polyurethanes and epoxies, molding and tooling, building high end remote controlled
boats, jets, helicopters, quads and planes! Thank you for your time and considering me as the
newest asset to your company. References are available upon request.
Sincerely, Josh