JAMES TATUM
Michigan City,IN
Summary
Proven to excel in challenging environments, I leveraged adaptability and complex problem-solving skills at Howmet Aerospace, ensuring aerospace components met stringent specifications. My background in equipment maintenance and leadership, honed across diverse roles including the US Army, underscores my ability to drive team success and continuous development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Howmet Aerospace
La Porte, USA
12.2021 - Current
- I work as a team member to take a rough casting and condition it to the specifications that meet Aerospace customers' requirements by performing metal cleaning, finishing, and reworking with the use of grinders, gauges, dimensional inspection, and FPI inspection
Service Technician
Down to Earth Irrigation
La Porte, IN
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
- Enhanced machine performance through effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Completed documentation promptly, enabling service requests to be properly recorded and tracked.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls from clients needing immediate assistance.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army
Michigan City, USA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- The petroleum supply specialist supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products
- Inspected equipment to verify correct tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts and pressures.
- Operated valves and pumps to manage material flows.
Education
Associate of Science - Software Devlopment
Ivy Tech
Michigan City, IN06-2026
High school diploma -
La Porte High School
La Porte, IN06.2016
Skills
- Complaint resolution
- Cleaning
- Following instructions
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Call center operations
- Positive attitude
- Chemical handling
- Task prioritization
- Lift 100 pounds
- Heavy lifting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team building
- Continuous development
- Cash handling
- Decision-making capacity
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting and achievement
- Workplace safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Leadership qualities
- Dependability and reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR Certified
- AED Certified
- Basic First Aid Certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Paintball
- Exercise
- Traveling
- Helping Others
- Nature
- Snowboarding
Languages
Norwegian
Elementary
Affiliations
- Parent
- Paintballer
- Snowboarder
- Pet owner
- Hard Worker
- Significant Other
- Provider
- Protector
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Member
Howmet Aerospace
12.2021 - Current
Service Technician
Down to Earth Irrigation
05.2020 - 08.2020
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army
06.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Software Devlopment
Ivy Tech
High school diploma -
La Porte High School