Austin Hicks
Ironton,OH
Summary
I am a responsible employee with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. I am highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and logical reasoning. I have a very mechanical mindset and I take an extreme amount of pride in my work. I am very disciplined. When I do something wrong it bothers me until the issue is fixed/ resolved. I learn from every mistake I make ensuring my mistakes are never repeated.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floater Technician
Calgon Carbon
10.2021 - Current
- I am required to be qualified on all of the prime line operation jobs.
- I am expected to keep all processes running on the prime lines.
- I am responsible for assisting operators on crew with equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
- I am responsible for following OSHA and company safety policies while performing my daily duties.
- I am responsible for keeping myself updated on changing equipment and process procedures on all 3 prime lines.
- I am responsible for maintaining coal handling conveyor systems.
- I am responsible for training new technicians on standard operating procedures, to ensure consistency across the team.
Diesel Mechanic
Whayne Supply Company (Boyd Cat)
12.2019 - 10.2021
- When working as a Diesel Mechanic at Whayne Supply Company, I was responsible for troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to on-highway trucks and construction equipment
- I was also responsible for writing accurate service reports and interacting/ communicating with customers about their trucks and equipment
- I also performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- I was responsible for reading and understanding wiring diagrams/ schematics and Hydraulic schematics.
Roller
Special Metals Corp.
09.2018 - 12.2019
- As a Roller I was responsible for rolling material within my department to certain specifications to meet customer requirements. This included small wire all the way up to 5 inch alloy bars.
- I was responsible for making lead decisions for the Mill Crew and keeping the pulpit operators on the same page for rolling processes.
- Enhanced roller operation efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies during all roller operations, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
Temper Mill Operator
AK Steel
11.2017 - 09.2018
- I was responsible for operating a rolling temper Mill correctly and accurately to meet specific customer and company expectations.
- I was responsible for finding defects in products while the mill was in operation.
- I was responsible for avoiding mill wrecks Whenever possible to do so.
- I was responsible for recording measurements of the steel coils before and after being ran through mill to document elongation and product sizing.
- I was responsible for adding the correct oil using the electric oiler to the steel coil as it was being ran through the mill.
- I was responsible for cutting head and tail samples from each coil as requested for the lab.
Intrack Welder
Progress Rail
06.2017 - 11.2017
- As an Intrack Welder I was responsible for setting proper a crown and side alignment for welding railroad track.
- I was responsible for making quality welds, labeling and tagging welds as well as finish grinding welds to customer specifications.
- I was responsible for keeping all equipment in good and working condition and making any repairs needed for the next work day. This includes regularly scheduled PM.
- I worked mostly as a subcontracted welding service for the railroad In Texas for Union Pacific.
Assistant Manager
Charleys Philly Steaks
05.2013 - 06.2017
- As assistant manager I was responsible for making and maintaining a safe and organized work environment, making sure shifts were covered, closing store, counting down cash drawers, counting inventory, etc.
- I supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- I was responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
- Quality Control
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Diesel Engine Mechanic
- Undercarriage Mechanic
- Preventative Maintenance Mechanic
- Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic
- Fluid Power Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Drivetrain Mechanic
- Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
- Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic
- Electrical/ Electronic Systems Mechanic
Timeline
Floater Technician
Calgon Carbon
10.2021 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Whayne Supply Company (Boyd Cat)
12.2019 - 10.2021
Roller
Special Metals Corp.
09.2018 - 12.2019
Temper Mill Operator
AK Steel
11.2017 - 09.2018
Intrack Welder
Progress Rail
06.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant Manager
Charleys Philly Steaks
05.2013 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics
Ashland Community And Technical College