AARON KNIGHT
Elkton
Summary
Proactive Boilermaker with strong expertise in welding, assembly, and component protection. Achieved high-quality production outcomes through a commitment to safety, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail. Focused on delivering value by managing multiple projects and supporting team goals while maintaining reliability and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Production and Maintenance
Allied power
Baton Rouge
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Managed maintenance schedules for equipment to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Developed maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reliability.
- Oversaw maintenance activities such as repairs, preventative maintenance, machine installations, calibrations.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Ensured that production goals were met in a timely manner while adhering to quality standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Performed inspections of tools, parts, assemblies, and subassemblies prior to use or shipment.
- Fostered teamwork among departments to enhance communication and productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies for efficient workflow management.
- Supervised staff in the installation of new machines and equipment for increased efficiency.
- Participated in budget preparation activities by providing input on cost estimates related to production operations.
- Ensured that all required documentation is complete before approving any work order requests.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
Boilermaker welderBoilermaker welder InternationalInternational
Local 45/193
01.2018 - Current
- Brotherhood of Brotherhood of
- Boilermakers Boilermakers
- Load and unload trailer with deadlines overseen all hazmat being moved from trailers overseen dock worker also Trained all new employees
- Trained and supervised junior welders in proper techniques and best practices, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Created welding processes that enhanced coherence, accuracy, and precision of welds.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Proposed enhancements to soldering processes, contributing to improved efficiency.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions and material defects.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Working Foreman
Chattanooga Boiler & Tank
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered disciplinary actions to uphold safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Reviewed project details to identify and specify appropriate materials and equipment for job sites, enhancing project readiness.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to optimize operations and reduce waste.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Interpreted safety documentation and implemented compliant procedures on work sites to prevent accidents.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
Forman
ICC Commonwealth Corporation
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Updated stakeholders on job milestones to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Created and executed new procedures that enhanced productivity and collaboration.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Resolved issues effectively by applying best practices and critical thinking to identify optimal solutions.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
Working Foreman
Riggs Distler & Co
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Reviewed project details to identify and specify appropriate materials and equipment for job sites.
- Identified and evaluated suppliers for cost-effective material procurement and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to promote cost-effective operations.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Supervised maintenance and construction projects.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Forman
JJ White
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Updated stakeholders on job milestones to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Specified materials and equipment for job sites based on comprehensive project reviews, enhancing overall project execution.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees and customers to maintain positive working relationships.
Education
Certified Welder - Industrial Maintenance
International Brotherhood Of Boilermakers
Richmond, VA 08.2020 - 08.2024
CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS11/201811/2018 Certif Ied F Orklif T Operator And TrainerCertif -
Chesapeake High School For TechnologyChesapeake High School For Technology Technology
High SchoolTechnology, DiplomaDiploma 07.2001 - 01.2012
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance/regular and routine maintenance of equipment and assets in order to keep them running
- Downtime prevention
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment servicing
- Overhauls that are regularly scheduled
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Pipe Welding
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Valve Repairs
- AWS Certified
- Welding Techniques
- Structural Welding
- Welding Automation
- Parts Fabrication
- Custom Fabrication
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Grinding and Buffing
- Hand Saw
- Power Saws
- Torch Installation
- Acetylene Torches
- Power Chippers
- Plasma Cutter
- Crane operation
- Overhead welding
- Overhead Hoists
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Blueprint interpretation
- Isometric Drawing
- Drawing analysis
- Material Tagging
- Work order management
- Work Orders
- Job site inspections
- Site Inspection
- Safety protocols
- Fall Protection
- Lockout and Tagout
- CGMP compliance
- Safety Regulations
- Safety compliance
- Safety Program Compliance
- Environmental awareness
- Waste management
- Waste reduction
- Corrective Actions
- Equipment Safety
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Reliability engineering
- Maintenance oversight
- Maintenance management
- Maintenance planning
- Production management
- Production scheduling
- Workflow improvement
- Workflow coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Performance Management
- Task Delegation
- Project Supervision
- Project Requirements
- Project Deadlines
- Cost Savings
- Problem solving
- Communication strategies
- Teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Employee training
- Workforce training
- Training management
- Operational Leadership
- Staff management
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Staff management
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Strong leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Cost Savings
- Engineering and Technology
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality inspection
- Safety oversight
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Application Procedures
- Great with hand tools and machinery Great with finding the solution to the problem to prevent downtime
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Job site inspections
- Job site inspections
- Materials management
- OSHA regulations
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- OSHA compliance
- Maintenance oversight
- Workforce training
- Workflow optimization
- Training management
- Safety oversight
- Strong leadership
Accomplishments
- Certified as welding trainer
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Journeyman
- Blueprints
- Management
- Expert level dealing with water box
- Rigging
Certification
- Certified welder , boilermaker ,August 29,2022
Certifications and competent
- OSHA 30
- High rated Rigging
- Use of Scaffold
- Journeyman Boiler Maker
Timeline
Superintendent of Production and Maintenance
Allied power
08.2023 - Current
Working Foreman
Chattanooga Boiler & Tank
09.2022 - 09.2022
Forman
ICC Commonwealth Corporation
12.2020 - 08.2022
Working Foreman
Riggs Distler & Co
10.2020 - 11.2020
Forman
JJ White
09.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Welder - Industrial Maintenance
International Brotherhood Of Boilermakers
08.2020 - 08.2024
Boilermaker welderBoilermaker welder InternationalInternational
Local 45/193
01.2018 - Current
CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS11/201811/2018 Certif Ied F Orklif T Operator And TrainerCertif -
Chesapeake High School For TechnologyChesapeake High School For Technology Technology
07.2001 - 01.2012