Nicholas Hicks
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Experience
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New Pig
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United States
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Industrial Service Solutions
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Field Service Technician
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May 2021 - Apr 2022
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KCF Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Analyst/Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
Analyzed vibration data on critical equipment in multiple facilities across the U.S. Reported issues to customers with suggestions on proper actions to take that improve machinery health and avoid unplanned downtime. Optimized customer’s data from the software to show upper level managers how well assets were running compared to similar assets at different facilities. Aided in solving customer’s problems by diagnosing equipment faults to improve their systems and prevent additional occurrences in the future. Show less
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Appvion
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United States
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Reliability Supervisor / Project Coordinator
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2020
Managed capital projects and annual budget for paper machine roll covers and repairs. Coordinated repair services for roll coatings, covers, and internal components with multiple vendors at several facilities at a time to ensure rolls are returned in proper condition for use when required. Collaborated with plant personnel on status and progress of projects. Managed the Asset Reliability Program by scheduling the preventive and predictive maintenance activities by the reliability technicians and oilers throughout the facility. Conducted performance reviews of 10 direct reports and coached maintenance personnel for their development as Reliability Technicians. Led the department to track and analyze equipment downtime and abnormally high maintenance activities related to asset reliability. Monitored trends in in asset management, reliability improvement, and maintenance strategies to develop plans for continuous improvement. Show less
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Maintenance Supervisor
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May 2016 - Feb 2017
Supervised millwrights, pipefitters, carpenters, and welders in daily tasks according to the scheduled work. Rearranged assignments during machine breakdown occurrences. Coordinated maintenance crews during scheduled machine outages. Analyzed maintenance processes, procedures, and workstation layouts to recognize improvements that benefit maintenance productivity. Assessed performance and proficiency of apprentices for their mechanical certifications.
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Blue Ridge Fiberboard, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
Supervised 22 maintenance technicians to ensure that planned maintenance schedules are followed. Rearrange assignments if breakdowns occur. Conducts performance appraisals and resolves personnel administrative matters. Arranged for storeroom to stock common and critical parts required for plant operations. Orders unusual parts and materials for abnormal work. Coordinates maintenance tasks with production departments to ensure equipment is available and tasks are complete on time for production orders. Show less
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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
Implemented computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to track periodic and predictive maintenance schedules more accurately. Gathered asset information and entered data into CMMS to establish work order history throughout plant. • Responsible for providing 20 maintenance technicians within 5 labor groups with detailed work order schedules.• Planned each new work order to ensure in house labor, parts availability, and contractor needs were available.• Tracked labor hours for all types of maintenance to show progress towards a more efficient maintenance program and away from a reactive maintenance policy. Show less
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Maintenance & Production Supervisor
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2007 - Jul 2013
Filled numerous key positions in the squadron such as Airframes Division Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Tool Control Work Center Chief, Hazardous Materials Coordinator, and Maintenance Controller, Marksmanship Instructor and Suicide Prevention Manager. • Responsible for providing all maintenance shops with a daily in-depth maintenance schedule to include all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities ensuring all assets are at full mission ready status. • Perform routine and emergent maintenance on hydraulic systems to include troubleshooting, removing and replacing defective components and repairing structural defects, i.e. cracks. • In charge of over 600 inventory items worth approximately $8 Million. Show less
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Sheet Metal Apprentice
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2008
Operated various types of machinery to fabricate air conditioning ducting to include metal forming equipment, presses, sheers and plasma cutters. Installed produced ductwork in client’s buildings. Key member of company’s safety committee responsible for assessing potential safety risks and providing incentives and motivations to ensure employees were working safely and efficiently. Operated various types of machinery to fabricate air conditioning ducting to include metal forming equipment, presses, sheers and plasma cutters. Installed produced ductwork in client’s buildings. Key member of company’s safety committee responsible for assessing potential safety risks and providing incentives and motivations to ensure employees were working safely and efficiently.
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JLG Industries
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Painter
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Apr 2005 - Aug 2006
Painted and blasted rust on Army and Marine Corps construction equipment at Military Rebuild Facility. Painted and blasted rust on Army and Marine Corps construction equipment at Military Rebuild Facility.
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Monroe Air Center
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Monroe, LA
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Aircraft Mechanic
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Sep 2004 - Mar 2005
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various civilian aircraft. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various civilian aircraft.
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Marine Helicopter Squadron One "Marine One" (HMX-1)
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Helicopter Mechanic
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Aug 1999 - Aug 2004
• Perform routine and emergent maintenance on hydraulic systems to include troubleshooting, removing and replacing defective components and repairing structural defects, i.e. cracks. • Traveled extensively across the United States and worldwide, providing safe transportation for Presidents George W. Bush, William Clinton, and foreign Heads of State. • Perform routine and emergent maintenance on hydraulic systems to include troubleshooting, removing and replacing defective components and repairing structural defects, i.e. cracks. • Traveled extensively across the United States and worldwide, providing safe transportation for Presidents George W. Bush, William Clinton, and foreign Heads of State.
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Education
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Liberty University
Bachelor's degree, Project Management -
Dale Carnegie Training
Certificate, Skills for Success -
Reliability Playbook
Certificate, Lubrication Technician Level 1 -
Emerson Training
Certificate, Vibration Analyst Category 1 -
Danville Community College
Certificate, Project Management -
John Tyler High School
High School Diploma, Business