Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Billy Vickers

Billy Vickers

Augusta,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Industrious Maintenance Mechanic looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Skilled at inspecting machinery and structures for any damages, defects or malfunctions. Proficient in performing both preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance services.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Mechanic

Sloan Valve Company
07.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
  • Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Foundry Leader

Sloan Valve Company
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.

Quality Control Inspector

Sloan Valve Company
02.2005 - 02.2018
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.

Mechanical Ingot Worker

Sloan Valve Company
07.2000 - 02.2005


•Gathered materials for testing to determine appropriate amounts of each material to combine for manufacturing of brass alloy mechanical ingot

•Run machinery to shred, mix and compact materials to form mechanical ingot

Grinder

Sloan Valve Company
05.1997 - 07.2000
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
  • Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mccrory High School, Mccrory, AR
06.1995

Skills

  • Inspection and Quality Assurance
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Groundskeeping and Landscaping
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Metal Cutting and Shaping
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Maintenance Recordkeeping
  • Equipment Rigging
  • Complete Repair Services
  • Painting
  • Adjusting Machine Parts
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cutting Torches
  • Light Carpentry
  • Seasonal Maintenance
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Power and Hand Tool Use
  • Concrete Pouring and Finishing
  • MIG Welding
  • Wooden Structure Building and Repair
  • Equipment Coordination
  • Employee Management

Timeline

Maintenance Mechanic - Sloan Valve Company
07.2021 - Current
Foundry Leader - Sloan Valve Company
02.2018 - 07.2021
Quality Control Inspector - Sloan Valve Company
02.2005 - 02.2018
Mechanical Ingot Worker - Sloan Valve Company
07.2000 - 02.2005
Grinder - Sloan Valve Company
05.1997 - 07.2000
Mccrory High School - High School Diploma ,
Billy Vickers