Michael Huckabay

PO Box 1075
Paragould,Arkansas 72451 Paragould,AR. 72451

Objective: An interesting position with a growing company

Experience:

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HB Zachary Industrial San Antonio,Texas
Structural Fitter 03/2008 to Present

* Laid out, positioned, aligned and fit together
fabricated parts of structural metal products,
according to blueprint and layout
specifications, preparatory to welding or
riveting.
* Planned sequence of operations, applying
knowledge of geometry, effects of heat and
allowances for weld shrinkage, machining and
thickness of metal.
* Set up face block, jigs and fixtures.
* Located and marked centerlines and reference
points onto floor or face block and transposed
them to workpiece, using tape, chains, plumb bob
and squares.
* Moved parts into position, manually and by hoist
or crane.
* Aligned parts, using jack, turnbuckles, wedges,
drift pins, pry bars and hammer.
* Removed high spots and cut bevels, using hand
files, portable grinders and cutting torch.
* Gave directions to build up low spots or short
pieces with weld.
* Straightened warped or bent parts, using sledge,
hand torch, straightening press and bulldozer.
* Positioned and tightened braces, jacks, clamps,
ropes and bolt straps.
* Bolted parts in positions for welding and
riveting.

Sullivan Steel Inc. Harrisburg,Arkansas
Foreman - Fitter - Welder 07/2001 to 10/2007

* Executed daily operations of structural steel
fabrication.
* Trained and managed 5 - 20 employees and
achieved significant improvements in their
productivity.
* Supervised workers engaged in fabricating and
assembling handrails & steel stairs.
* Supervised up to 20 employees, scheduled work
hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries.
* Studied production schedules and estimated
worker-hour requirements for completion of job
assignments.
* Interpreted company policies to workers and
enforced safety regulations.
* Structured and maintained a clean & safe work
environment.
* Interpreted specifications, blueprints and job
orders to workers and assigned duties.
* Established and adjusted work procedures to meet
production schedules, using knowledge of
capacities of machines and equipment.
* Recommended measures to improve production
methods, equipment performance and quality of
product.
* Suggested changes in working conditions and use
of equipment to increase efficiency of shop,
department, and work crews.
* Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted
workers in solving work problems.
* Initiated and suggested plans to motivate
workers to achieve work goals.
* Recommended and initiated personnel actions,
such as promotions, transfers, discharges and
disciplinary measures.
* Trained new workers.
* Maintained time and production records.
* Estimated, requisitioned and inspected
materials.
* Purchased welding supplies, maintaining
effective inventory control.

Education: Millington SR. High Millington,Michigan
Diploma 1984

Tuscola Area Vo-Tech Tuscola,Michigan
Certificate 1984
* Significant courses included: GMAW {FLUXCORE},
SMAW {STICK WELDING}.

References: Professional references available upon request.