Thomas Hougas
Shelby,NC
Summary
A versatile leader that thrives in a team environment where winning every minute of everyday is the goal for the entire team. Without sacrificing safety, morals, or standards. I am looking for my next challenge to be successful in a world class facility that has an eye on the future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Saw Operator
NVR
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Operated saw machinery to cut materials for residential construction projects.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Constructed various trusses and panels using nailguns and staple guns.
Heavy Metal Fabricator
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
07.2020 - 05.2025
- Operated various heavy machinery including: 3 different band saws, 2500 ton hydraulic press, 1000 ton hydraulic press, 500 ton press, Plasma/ Oxyfuel cutting robot, and shear presses.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and troubleshot and traced various electrical issues mainly 120v and 240v on equipment.
- Trained several coworkers on proper use of angle grinders, surface sanders, manual oxyfuel cutting torch, radio graph oxyfuel beveling torch, circle oxyfuel cutting torch, combination square, dividers, chalk line, and magnet based drill.
- Ran the quality department as a special rotation in our shop working with SAP, Microsoft programs, and other trades to resolve problems.
- Acted as a make up foreman for 4 different crews, were I put employees to work, managed and track their time charging, solved problems, and worked with production control to meet deadlines and provide expected completion dates.
- Acquired several qualifications such as lockout tagout, confidential government security clearance, safe start safety training, confined space training, and nuclear quality control training.
Education
Associates degree - maritime studies
The Apprentice school
Newport News, VA 07.2020 - 01/2024
Journeyman's card - Heavy Metal Fabrication
The Apprentice school
Newport News, VA 07.2020 - 01/2024
Skills
- Oxy Fuel Cutting
- Numerous Power Tools
- Advanced Mathematics
- SAP/Data Entry
- Make Up Foreman
- Microsoft Programs
- Quality control
- Heavy machinery operation
Timeline
Saw Operator
NVR
05.2025 - Current
Associates degree - maritime studies
The Apprentice school
07.2020 - 01/2024
Journeyman's card - Heavy Metal Fabrication
The Apprentice school
07.2020 - 01/2024
Heavy Metal Fabricator
Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2020 - 05.2025