James Hudgens
McEwen
Summary
Accomplished Lead Finishing Technician with a proven track record at Dal-tile Dickson, adept in color matching and team development. Expertise in enhancing product quality assurance and implementing lean manufacturing processes led to significant production efficiency. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and fostering safety regulations compliance, consistently achieving and surpassing production goals.
Committed team lead with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Finishing Technician
Dal-tile Dickson
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed final aspects of finishing for compliance with established standards related to color, and size.
- Provided guidance, assistance and training to employees when needed.
- Set production goals and motivated team to achieve such goals.
- Reviewed hourly size and quality checks.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for finishing.
- Review production schedule to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
General Construction
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 08.2020
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Applied general construction skills on frequent basis.
- Reviewed electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and general construction plans.
- Performed general maintenance and light cleaning of showroom.
- Complied with state and federally mandated regulations for [Type] construction.
Chief Engineer
Homewood Suite by Hilton Hotels
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Administered safety plans to train [Number] employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by [Number]% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Education
GED -
Waverly Central High
Waverly TN04-1991
Skills
- Color Matching
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Surface Preparation
- Detail orientation
- Safety regulations compliance
- Production processes analysis
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Product quality assurance
- Deadline-oriented
- Quality Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Development
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Lead Finishing Technician
Dal-tile Dickson
12.2022 - Current
General Construction
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 08.2020
Chief Engineer
Homewood Suite by Hilton Hotels
03.2007 - 12.2009
GED -
Waverly Central High
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