Nicholas Lukins
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented lead Caster Fabricator with extensive experience in steel manufacturing and a proven commitment to upholding safety protocols, maintaining efficient operations, and ensuring product quality. Skilled in time management, problem-solving, and team leadership, with a strong ability to collaborate across departments to achieve production goals. A former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, bringing a disciplined, results-driven approach and exceptional communication skills to the workplace. Seeking to leverage my industry expertise and military background to secure a career that offers growth opportunities while maintaining a family/work life balance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caster Fabricator
CMC Steel
12.2023 - Current
- Identify and label parts to keep areas organized and productivity high.
- Pour and regulate flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings.
- Pull levers to lift ladle stoppers and allow molten steel to flow to specified heights.
- Monitor the temperature, speed, and flow of the molten metal to ensure the process runs smoothly and produces high-quality products.
- Responsible for ensuring that the cooling system is functioning properly to solidify the steel as it exits the caster.
- Identify problems in the casting process, such as issues with temperature control, metal flow, or mold clogging, and troubleshoot them quickly to minimize downtime.
- Following OSHA guidelines by wearing required safety gear.
- Strong understanding of metallurgy and casting process.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Logistics Operator
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Plan and assign routes for truck drivers based on delivery deadlines, road conditions, traffic patterns, and the most efficient use of fuel and time.
- Ensure that truck drivers are scheduled to pick up and deliver loads within designated timeframes, taking into account customer expectations and any logistical constraints.
- Troubleshoot to find solutions with re-routing such as accidents, weather or breakdowns.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is completed correctly for each load.
- Convey instructions to drivers and effectively communicate with team members.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Car Salesman
Lexus
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Car Salesman
National Dodge
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Electrical Apprentice
Big John's Electric
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Read and understand blueprint layouts specified for each job.
HVAC Apprentice
Jacksonville Heating Contractors
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Fabricate and design ductwork to specific measurements for installation.
- Read and understand blueprint layouts specified for each job.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Continuously trained to improve knowledge to teach junior Marines with basic and advanced infantry.
- Breached and infiltrated key areas to help infantry with maneuvering desired positions.
- Advanced understanding of squad weapon systems with utilization.
- Advanced understanding of tactics and infantry operations.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN05-2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Problem solving
- Safety protocol adherence
- Precision measuring tools
- Welding and fabrication
- Coordinating training
- Personnel mentoring
- Weapons mobilization
- Land navigation
- Consultative techniques
- Upselling strategies
- Negotiation and sales strategy
- Customer service
- Exemplary communication skills
- OSHA rules and regulations
Timeline
Lead Caster Fabricator
CMC Steel
12.2023 - Current
Logistics Operator
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
Car Salesman
Lexus
02.2023 - 04.2023
Car Salesman
National Dodge
01.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Big John's Electric
06.2021 - 01.2022
HVAC Apprentice
Jacksonville Heating Contractors
12.2020 - 06.2021
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
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