Jacob Howard

• Leading crews of up to 25 union millwrights in safely completing various jobs and tasks.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule, and deadlines were met.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
• Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
• Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
• Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were safely completed in a timely manner.
• Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.

Supervised small crews of millwrights to ensure the job or task was completed safely and effectively.

• Directed and supervised a team of millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of industrial machinery.
• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
• Maintained detailed records during quality control checks over various installation processes.
• Sustained cleanliness and safety in the work environment.
• Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
• Supervised welding procedures and ensured compliance with standards.
• Handled diverse responsibilities such as steel erection, pipe installation, and rotating machinery alignment and maintenance.

• Utilized rigging, hoists, and specialized equipment to relocate heavy machinery in tight spaces.
• Performed various welding processes on different types of steel.
• Measure, layout, cut, and weld high-temperature or pressure piping using TIG, MIG, and stick welding processes.
• Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair the machinery.
• Completed hydroelectric unit rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
• Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
• Utilized precision tools to execute tasks meeting exact tolerances.

• Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
• Operated forklifts to move heavy machinery into place for installation or repair purposes.
• Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Repaired broken or damaged machine components using welding techniques.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.