KEVIN HICKS
Pottstown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with 10 years of manufacturing experience in various roles including shipping and receiving. Proficient in understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician and Quality Control
Taylor Industries
Limerick, Pennsylvania
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Worked in a small fast paced team in the production department to produce bathroom vanity's, shower walls, shower bases and accessories
- Inspected partially produced products to ensure quality control standards were met and to make a plan for the work pieces to be finished into completed products
- Removed defects and flatness irregularities using pneumatic air tools
- Packaging of the products after completed in the finishing area
- Entered the information for the workpieces into the shipping computer system
- Organized completed products for the shipping department and organized according to route schedule.
Outside Sales and Millwork Estimator
Tague Lumber
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
03.2012 - 05.2016
- On site estimating and measuring for interior and exterior finish carpentry materials and custom millwork for approximately 10 ongoing projects
- Blue print estimates for bidding on work to be completed
- Provide customer service to assist with new and ongoing projects for product selection to meet architectural standards of the project
- Maintain approximately 30 existing and 5-10 new customers accounts through onsite meetings to assist the project manager or superintendent
- Completed order requests on new customers until assigned to a sales team. Assistance setting up a company account.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Supported sales team in generating leads through networking events and maintaining relationships within the construction community.
- Increased project accuracy by continually reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
Millwork and Doorshop Technician
Tague Lumber
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating various woodworking machines.
- Maintained product quality with consistent monitoring of lumber specifications during the milling process.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Assembly Technician in a fast paced pre-hung interior door shop responsible for completing about 40 doors a day.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for about customers experiencing technical difficulties with their products or systems.
Carpenter
Zimmerman Construction
Limerick, Pennsylvania
02.2008 - 07.2010
- Standard carpentry job skills would be used to complete small to medium sized projects working with a lead carpenter
- Exterior and Interior remodeling projects including kitchens, bathrooms, additions, basements, siding and window installation along with any other normal general contractor projects
- Estimating or materials needed to complete the project.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pottsgrove School District
Pottstown, Pennsylvania06.2007
High School Diploma -
Western Center For Technical Studies
Limerick, Pennsylvania06.2007
Skills
- Material Handling
- Quality Control
- Product Inspection
- Attention to Detail
- Materials Estimation
- Customer Service
- New Business Development
- Pre-Sales Support
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician and Quality Control
Taylor Industries
02.2017 - 12.2023
Outside Sales and Millwork Estimator
Tague Lumber
03.2012 - 05.2016
Millwork and Doorshop Technician
Tague Lumber
08.2010 - 05.2016
Carpenter
Zimmerman Construction
02.2008 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Pottsgrove School District
High School Diploma -
Western Center For Technical Studies