Resume
JAMES HIGGASON IV
384 Rainier Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | ------------ | ------------
EDUCATION
Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Expected Graduation: December 2020
Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago, IN
Associate of Science in Process Technology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude: May 2016, GPA: 3.9/4.0
Certified Production Operations Certificate (Granted through MSSC)
Relevant Coursework: Principles of Advanced Manufacturing, Technology in Advanced
Manufacturing, Safety, Health and Environment, Fluid Power Systems, Electricity, Process Technology & Equipment, Systems and Operations, Process Instrumentation, Production Drawing (CAD), Applied
Fluid Mechanics, Safety Health and Environment, Process Troubleshooting, Total Quality
Management, Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Automation -
Mechatronics Advanced Control Systems, Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing and Quality
Systems in Manufacturing, Project Management, Machine Elements, Controls & Instrumentation for
Automation
SKILLS
Professional SolidWorks Certification and proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor
64-hour Construction Site Safety Certificate | Construction Advancement Foundation
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with PLC training and Python programming
OSHA 10-hour card
Able to read blueprints and schematics in order to troubleshoot processes
Excellent critical thinking skills; Able to diagnose problems efficiently
EXPERIENCE
Material Handler | Scheck Industries | August 2018-Present
• Handle industrial chemicals for cleaning; Create, maintain or update SDS for chemicals
• Mobilization and demobilization of necessary job site tools and equipment
• Operate multiple types of tractors, skid-steer, forklifts, pallet jacks, come-a-longs for the
purpose of transporting materials and equipment to trucks, shipping containers, warehouse
racks or trailers
• Weld, fabricate, inspect and fix equipment or tools and troubleshooting mechanical problems
• Perform inventory tracking on 100’s of tools and industrial equipment
Service Technician | Kings Heating & Air Conditioning | May 2013-April 2018
• Performed maintenance on industrial systems including inspecting and repair/change belts,
filters, pulleys, and grease moving parts; Perform equipment testing
• Installed, troubleshot and repaired air conditioning units, walk-in coolers and other refrigeration
units, furnaces, steam and hot water boilers; Performed minor plumbing jobs, commercial and
residential
• Thread and cut pipe and power vice (Rigid 300 & Rigid 535 Pipe Threading Machine)
General Laborer | L & J Construction | April 2015-September 2016
• Supervised two work crews and organized schedules and job site each day
• Performed demolition and repair; Built housing additions (basement finishing, sunroom, garage)
• Developed system to track tools and materials on job site
JAMES HIGGASON IV
384 Rainier Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 | ------------ | ------------
EDUCATION
Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Expected Graduation: December 2020
Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago, IN
Associate of Science in Process Technology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude: May 2016, GPA: 3.9/4.0
Certified Production Operations Certificate (Granted through MSSC)
Relevant Coursework: Principles of Advanced Manufacturing, Technology in Advanced
Manufacturing, Safety, Health and Environment, Fluid Power Systems, Electricity, Process Technology & Equipment, Systems and Operations, Process Instrumentation, Production Drawing (CAD), Applied
Fluid Mechanics, Safety Health and Environment, Process Troubleshooting, Total Quality
Management, Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Automation -
Mechatronics Advanced Control Systems, Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing and Quality
Systems in Manufacturing, Project Management, Machine Elements, Controls & Instrumentation for
Automation
SKILLS
Professional SolidWorks Certification and proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor
64-hour Construction Site Safety Certificate | Construction Advancement Foundation
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with PLC training and Python programming
OSHA 10-hour card
Able to read blueprints and schematics in order to troubleshoot processes
Excellent critical thinking skills; Able to diagnose problems efficiently
EXPERIENCE
Material Handler | Scheck Industries | August 2018-Present
• Handle industrial chemicals for cleaning; Create, maintain or update SDS for chemicals
• Mobilization and demobilization of necessary job site tools and equipment
• Operate multiple types of tractors, skid-steer, forklifts, pallet jacks, come-a-longs for the
purpose of transporting materials and equipment to trucks, shipping containers, warehouse
racks or trailers
• Weld, fabricate, inspect and fix equipment or tools and troubleshooting mechanical problems
• Perform inventory tracking on 100’s of tools and industrial equipment
Service Technician | Kings Heating & Air Conditioning | May 2013-April 2018
• Performed maintenance on industrial systems including inspecting and repair/change belts,
filters, pulleys, and grease moving parts; Perform equipment testing
• Installed, troubleshot and repaired air conditioning units, walk-in coolers and other refrigeration
units, furnaces, steam and hot water boilers; Performed minor plumbing jobs, commercial and
residential
• Thread and cut pipe and power vice (Rigid 300 & Rigid 535 Pipe Threading Machine)
General Laborer | L & J Construction | April 2015-September 2016
• Supervised two work crews and organized schedules and job site each day
• Performed demolition and repair; Built housing additions (basement finishing, sunroom, garage)
• Developed system to track tools and materials on job site