Jason Higginbotham
Jacksonville
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Honda
Lincoln
08.2022 - Current
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
Hydro Blaster
Leadec Industrial Services
Lincoln
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Installed new hoses, nozzles, fittings, valves and related components as needed during jobsite activities.
- Worked collaboratively with other crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Mixed chemicals in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for use in hydroblasting operations.
- Performed hydroblasting on tanks, vessels, and other equipment to remove rust, paint, and debris.
- Wrote machine operating instructions proactively for employee use and then wrote machine maintenance guide as requested by management.
- Inspected cleaned surfaces and equipment with customers upon project completion to verify customer satisfaction with cleaning effort.
- Removed hazardous materials, chemical tanks and towers after first analyzing and alleviating safety risks.
Iron Worker
Local 92
Birmingham
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
Machines Operator
Riteway machinery
Pell City
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pell City High School
Pell City, AL05-2018
Class 2 - Fire Science
Pell City High School
Pell City 04-2018
Robotic Industry
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Precision measurements
- Production reporting
- Team collaboration
- Blueprint reading
- Chemical handling
- Problem solving
- Machine learning
- Robotic maintenance
- Fusing, cutting, and measuring
- Quality control analysis
- Grinding machine operations
- Fanuc controls
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tool repairs
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
Timeline
Machine Operator
Honda
08.2022 - Current
Hydro Blaster
Leadec Industrial Services
09.2020 - 07.2022
Iron Worker
Local 92
05.2017 - 07.2020
Machines Operator
Riteway machinery
03.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Pell City High School
Class 2 - Fire Science
Pell City High School
Robotic Industry
Jacksonville State University