JAMES HICKMAN
Summary
Reliable Millwright with background in industrial machinery installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, blueprints interpretation, precision measurement and machine alignment. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving capabilities, teamwork skills and safety adherence. Proven track record of increasing machinery efficiency and reducing downtime in previous roles.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
MILLWRIGHT
AIM
COUSHATTA, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
Project Manager
BD INDUSTRIAL
WEST MONROE, LA
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Millwright Foreman
Salsbury Industries
MANSFIELD, LA
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Participated in root cause analysis activities after failures occurred in order to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs to increase machine uptime and reduce downtime costs.
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools and equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Documented all safety violations or hazardous conditions immediately upon discovery.
- Directed and supervised a team of millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of industrial machinery.
- Repaired broken components using various hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
Mechanical maintenance
Bentler steel
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Safety compliance
- Pump maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Bearing installation
- Equipment installation
- Seal replacement
- Motor alignment
- Rigging techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MILLWRIGHT
AIM
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
BD INDUSTRIAL
01.2018 - 06.2024
Millwright Foreman
Salsbury Industries
01.2006 - 01.2018
Mechanical maintenance
Bentler steel