Lucas Hickman
Milltown,NJ
Summary
Multidisciplined fabricator with 25 years of experience in theater, broadcast television, live entertainment, museum and fine art, luxury retail, cruise ship, and experiential marketing. Expertise in metal fabrication and shop supervision, focusing on quality control and staff management. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and employee productivity through targeted training initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metal Shop Supervisor
Showfab - Showman Fabricators
Bayonne (2016-2023), Fairfield (2023-Present), New Jersey
07.2016 - 06.2025
- Directed daily operations of metal shop to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of consumables for timely project execution.
- Established SOPs and Best Practice Standards to uphold quality in fabrication processes.
- Collaborated with project managers, technical designers, and department heads to align production objectives.
- Collaborated with Project Management and Account Executives to optimize project value without compromising client design intent.
- Formulated workflow strategies and best fixturing practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Procured PPE and First Aid supplies while promoting safe working habits and maintaining shop cleanliness.
- Serving Markets in: Broadcast Television, Retail Branding, Theming, Experiential Marketing, Museum & Fine Art, Theater, and Live Events
- Notable Broadcasts: The View (2024), Live with Kelly and Mark (2024), WNBC 4 (2023), ABC NY7 (2023), CBS Evening News (2023), FOX News Studios M&A (2023), FOX SPORTS LA (2022), NFL Studios LA (2021), Republican National Convention (2024), Democratic National Convention (2024).
- Notable Experiential: Lincoln Center Summer for the City (2022-2025), Dave & Buster's -Arena, Norwegian Cruise Lines Joy, Bliss, and Encore - Laser Tag.
- Notable Theater: Moulin Rouge (2018), Six The Musical (2020), New York, New York (2023)
Layout, Installer, Lead Carpenter
Showman Fabricators
Long Island City, New York
01.2007 - 07.2016
- Applied proficiency in carpentry and metal fabrication to navigate seamlessly between departments.
- Led projects from kickoff to completion, collaborating with team members to achieve goals.
- Delegated responsibilities to local crew for effective installation and quality control.
- Acted as liaison between client and project management, addressing concerns and punch list items.
- Ensured seamless communication among team members throughout project lifecycle.
- Special Projects necessitating a diverse skill set and creative solutions
- Notable Theater: Disney's Little Mermaid (2007), Waiting For Godot (2009), Memphis (2009), Peter and the Starcatcher (2012), Disneyland Paris-Mickey and the Magician (2016)
- Notable Broadcast: NBC's The Today Show, Orange Room (2015)
- Notable Theming/ Experiential Marketing: Sonos NYC (2016), Sonos Beijing (2016), Cherokee Casino- Roland, OK(2015), Norwegian Cruise Line's- Illusionarium(2013)
Prop Fabricator
JCDP
Brooklyn, New York
08.2002 - 09.2006
- Applied carpentry and metalworking expertise to fabricate custom props, and scenery.
- Broadway Props: Wicked (2003), Gypsy (2003), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2005), The Drowsy Chaperone (2006), Disney's Tarzan (2006).
- Scenery and Fabrication Support: MTV, Comedy Central, Big Apple Circus, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Surprise by Design, NBC's The Apprentice.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Technical Theater: Design & Technical Direction
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Sheet Metal and Structural Welding: GMAW, FCAW(G), GTAW
- Experienced aluminum welder with 23 years of GMAW experience (push/pull and spool gun), and 15 years of GTAW of aluminum
- Manual Fiber Laser Welding
- Press Brake Operator- Amada HM and Comeq Primeline
- Proficient in the use of manual and CNC angle rolls, plate rollers, and slip rollers
- Basic manual machining: knee mills, lathes
- Manual and mechanical finishing, polishing, graining
- Proficient in the safe use of table saws, planers, joiners, band saws, and routers
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Technical Drawing comprehension and execution
Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (active)
- Previously held in shop Wedling Qualifcations in D1.2 and D1.3
Featured Media
We were fortunate to be featured on AWS's YouTube Series "Metal America". Please check out the attached link for a glimpse into our shop's daily tasks.
- https://youtu.be/TXkdKlOQk4Y?si=UAIU1H3x5QV1qfHc
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Metal Shop Supervisor
Showfab - Showman Fabricators
07.2016 - 06.2025
Layout, Installer, Lead Carpenter
Showman Fabricators
01.2007 - 07.2016
Prop Fabricator
JCDP
08.2002 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Technical Theater: Design & Technical Direction
University of Arizona