Barbara Louviere

Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement custom solutions for unique manufacturing challenges.

• Streamlined inventory management by organizing tools and spare parts for easy access during maintenance activities.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance by implementing preventative measures and routine inspections of machinery.
• Improved machinery efficiency by performing precision alignments and calibrations on production equipment.
• Installed new equipment with accuracy and efficiency, adhering to industry safety standards.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with accuracy.

• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.

• Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
• Threaded pipes using piping machines.
• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
• Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.

Maintained John Deere and New Holland tractor in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.

• Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
• Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
• Performed daily equipment inspections, ensuring optimal tractor performance and minimizing downtime.

• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
• Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.

• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
• Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
• Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, torch and metabo.
• Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
• Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.

• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.

• Ensured timely completion of projects by consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Maintained strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices throughout all projects undertaken.
• Established priorities for daily operations based on project objectives and available resources.
• Kept detailed records of work progress reports, incidents encountered during jobsite activities ensuring transparency among stakeholders.
• Coordinated with other trades during multi-disciplinary projects for smooth workflow integration across different departments.
• Increased overall productivity with efficient delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Led safety meetings to educate workers on proper protocols, minimizing workplace hazards and injuries.
• Enhanced project efficiency by supervising and coordinating the work of boilermaker crews.
• Inspected completed work to ensure adherence to quality standards before finalizing handover processes with clients or stakeholders.