JAMES C. HOWSE

**** ********** ** ***** ****, IN 46619 574-***-****

ac6q86@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-howse-5b7266140/

My goal is to become a member of a company where I can utilize my strengths and skills to gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity and overall success.

EXPERIENCE

05/2014 – 08/2018 – SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

BOILER/PLANT OPERATOR, South Bend Ethanol Plant

Responsible for the operation of the Boiler and Drying System. Implement start-up/shut-down procedures, control fire hazards, maintain accurate records of boiler daily, communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory, sample and test boiler waters and sample streams.

02/2011 – 02/2012 – SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

QUALITY CONTROL, Federal Mogul

Responsible for ISO and IATF 16949 implementation and internal audits and develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and/or evaluation of component part and finished products.

2003 – 2011 – SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

SECURITY GUARD, Mikolajewski and associates

Provide security to industrial, commercial, hotel, office, and private properties. Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, and permitting entry.

07/2000 – 07/2003 – FORT HOOD, TEXAS

FIELD ARTILLERY CANNON CREWMEMBER, 3-82nd battalion 1st calvary division, US Army

Operate high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Use computer-generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tubes for loading and firing. Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment.

EDUCATION

JUNE 2000 – WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Loyalsock Township senior high school

National Merit Scholar, Soccer, Tennis

SKILLS/STRENGTHS

Operate heavy machinery (5,000 hours) – Skid Steer, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Front End Loader, Man Lift, Crane

Familiarity with complex machinery: reading gauges, dials, numbers

Military training

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Fast learner

Activ

Enjoys physical outdoor activity such as playing disc golf and fishing. Playing pool and poker with friends. Work on house projects and landscaping. Spending quality time with friends and family.