THURMAN . HOLMES
Riverview
Summary
Accomplished Pipefitter with extensive experience at Detroit Diesel Corporation, excelling in hydraulic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. Proven negotiation skills led to successful master agreements, advocating for worker rights. Expertise in pipe system installation and blueprint interpretation enhances operational efficiency, ensuring optimal resource usage and effective grievance resolution.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Detroit
09.1997 - Current
- Maintained and repaired pneumatic, coolant, water, and plumbing systems.
- Negotiated 2022 master agreement as part of bargaining committee for District 4.
- Led negotiations for 2021 master agreement, ensuring fair outcomes.
- Represented skilled trades to advocate for worker rights and conditions.
- Managed material technology processes to optimize resource usage.
- Resolved all types of grievances related to disciplinary terminations effectively.
UAW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PIPEFITTER)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2014 - 01.2017
BARGAINING COMMITTEE PERSON (DISTRICT 6)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2007 - 01.2014
- NEGOTIATED 2010 MASTER AGREEMENT
- REPRESENTED ALL CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE FACILITY
- SKILLED TRADES, MACHINING, MATERIAL, AND ASSEMBLY
- HANDLES ALL TYPES OF GRIEVANCES
ALTERNATE BARGAINING COMMITEE PERSON (DISTRICT 6)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2005 - 01.2006
- HANDLES ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE PERSON WHEN NOT AVAILBLE
JOBSETTER / MACHINIST
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2000 - 01.2005
- RESPONSIBLE FOR SET US + RUNNING MACHINES
- TRAINES NEW OPERATORS
- WORKED WITH SKILLED TRADES
- SET UP TOCLING
ASSEMBLY TECH
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.1997 - 01.2000
- ASSEMBLED HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINES
- TRAINED NEW ASSEMBLY TECHS
- REPAIRED HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINES
DORTHEL STEEL PROCESSING
01.1990 - 01.1997
- RAN STEEL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (SLITTERS / BUT TO LENT!)
- RAN HAND HE RIDING OVER HEAD CRANES
- RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING / RECEIVING MATERIAL
- SET PRODUCTION SCHEDULES.
- PERFORMES MAINTAINENCE ON PREDICTION EQUIPMENT LINE
Education
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - INDUSTRIAL PIPEFITTER
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SOCIOLOGY
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
01.1993
POLICE ACADEMY
KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1993
Skills
- Pipe system installation
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding expertise
- Negotiation skills
Websites
Timeline
UAW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PIPEFITTER)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2014 - 01.2017
BARGAINING COMMITTEE PERSON (DISTRICT 6)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2007 - 01.2014
ALTERNATE BARGAINING COMMITEE PERSON (DISTRICT 6)
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2005 - 01.2006
JOBSETTER / MACHINIST
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.2000 - 01.2005
Pipefitter
Detroit Diesel Corporation
09.1997 - Current
ASSEMBLY TECH
DETROIT DIESEL CORD
01.1997 - 01.2000
DORTHEL STEEL PROCESSING
01.1990 - 01.1997
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - INDUSTRIAL PIPEFITTER
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SOCIOLOGY
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
POLICE ACADEMY
KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE