JAMES WATKINS
Fairmont,WV
Summary
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Helmick Corp.
Fairmont, WV
12.2007 - 10.2023
- I make parts & build grinders for power plants, also make tube shields. mig and arc weld operate lates, press brakes, iron worker roll formers
- Maintained safe work environment by following strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Improved building safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Reduced downtime of essential equipment through proactive preventative maintenance tasks.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing multiple concurrent rebuilding projects.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
Electrical Program -
Penn Foster / Formally Education Direct
Scranton, PA07.2005
High School Diploma -
East Fairmont High School
Fairmont, WV06.1990
Skills
- I have skills in machines, concrete work, & the electrical trade ,fabricate power plant parts
- Assembly and production
- Machine Maintenance
- Caliper use
- Fixture design
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Brake Press Operation
- Grounds Maintenance
- Masonry work
- Water treatment
- Mechanical Repair
- Valve repair
- Deburring skills
- Thread cutting
- Manual milling
- Tapping operations
- Quality Control
- Equipment Repair
- Manufacturing
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Operation
License
Journeyman Electrical License
References
- Steve Soles, 226 Holbert Rd, Fairmont, WV, 26554, (304) 366-4199
- Pat moore Mechanic Harrison Power Station
- Mike Murphy, 280 Frosty Hollow, Fairmont, WV, 26554, (304) 366-6798 Tim Cheuvront, 135 Reeves Ave, Fairmont, WV, (304) 657-1705
Timeline
Machinist
Helmick Corp.
12.2007 - 10.2023
Electrical Program -
Penn Foster / Formally Education Direct
High School Diploma -
East Fairmont High School