Howard Williamson
Whatley,AL
Summary
To obtain a maintenance position at a local industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed
Self Employed Web
Whatley, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Servicing heavy equipment for loggers
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Foreman/Supervisor
I Spice Foods
Jackson, AL
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Overseeing construction and heavy maintenance and fabrication
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Mechanic
Republic Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Truck and equipment maintenance
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
Maintenance Millwright
Scotch Plywood
Beatrice, AL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Rebuilt veneer dryer, pump rebuilding, chipper maintenance, motor replacement, etc.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble [Type] machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machines to reduce downtime.
- Assisted in the installation of new machines by connecting power sources, aligning components and testing operations.
- Provided technical support to other technicians in diagnosing issues with machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in complex machinery using blueprints or schematics.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained records of all work performed on machinery and equipment.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Adjusted machine settings in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Disassembled malfunctioning equipment for repairs or replacements of parts.
- Welded broken parts or fabricated new ones when needed.
- Re-aligned shafts, pulleys, sprockets or belts using precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators or micrometers.
- Replaced faulty parts in various types of machines.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Cleaned machine tools and lubricated them with appropriate lubricants.
- Assembled components using hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Inspected bearings for wear and replaced them when necessary.
- Lubricated moving parts according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and troubleshot a variety of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors and other related machinery.
- Ensured that all safety procedures are followed while performing any repair job.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Repaired hydraulic systems by replacing seals, gaskets, hoses and other components as required.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Operated overhead cranes for lifting heavy objects during maintenance activities.
- Adjusted and calibrated components as necessary to restore proper operation.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Shift Millwright
Louisiana Pacific
Thomasville, AL
03.2013 - 08.2018
- Maintenance and operation of OSB mill
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble [Type] machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over [Number] pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.n
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Shift Millwright
Rocky Creek Lumber
Mexia, AL
10.2006 - 01.2013
- Maintenance and operation of lumber mill
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble [Type] machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with [Number]% accuracy.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over [Number] pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Shift Millwright
Georgia Pacific
Peterman, AL
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Maintenance and operation of plywood mill
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble [Type] machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with [Number]% accuracy.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over [Number] pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
ELECTRICAL
Weyehauser
Pine Hill, AL
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Maintenance and operation of plywood mill
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Supervisor
Hamilton Woods Veneer
Grove Hill, AL
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintenance and operation of veneer mill
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services offered.
- Organized special events such as company picnics or holiday parties for employees.
- Participated in conferences related to industry trends or organizational developments.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate staff members before submitting them to senior management.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Work experience prior to 1997
Education
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Training & Development
- Planning
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Management
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Directed
- Customer Relations
Certification
- Certificates in fluid power and hudraulics
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foreman/Supervisor
I Spice Foods
03.2023 - 08.2024
Self Employed
Self Employed Web
08.2022 - Current
Mechanic
Republic Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
Maintenance Millwright
Scotch Plywood
03.2021 - 08.2021
Shift Millwright
Louisiana Pacific
03.2013 - 08.2018
Shift Millwright
Rocky Creek Lumber
10.2006 - 01.2013
Shift Millwright
Georgia Pacific
01.2002 - 01.2006
ELECTRICAL
Weyehauser
01.1999 - 01.2002
Supervisor
Hamilton Woods Veneer
01.1997 - 01.1999