Lucas Aiuppa
Zimmerman
Summary
Seasoned General Foreman with a proven track record at TurbinePROs, adept in project management and team building. Expertise in blueprint reading and staff development led to consistently meeting project deadlines under budget. Skilled in Microsoft Office and effective communication, ensuring high-quality standards and safety on every project.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Forman
TurbinePROs
Rogers
01.2020 - Current
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on heavy machinery used at worksite.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects on design modifications when necessary.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Forman
TurbinePROs
Rogers
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
Millwright Technician
TurbinePROs
Rogers
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Assembled shafts, bearings, gears, motors, pumps, valves, conveyors and other related equipment.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Fabricated parts when necessary using welding techniques including MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Inspected new installations for accuracy prior to start-up operations.
- Adjusted functional parts of the system according to specified tolerances.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Installed, aligned, and balanced new machines and components.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Assisted in the installation of automated systems including CNC machines and robots.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in production operations.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Ensured that all millwright work was performed in accordance with established safety standards.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
Store Manager
Ashland Oil
Anoka
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge09-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright Apprenticeship
Local 548
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Schedule development
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Project planning
- Strategic planning
- Processes and procedures
- Staff discipline
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Team building
- Documentation and reporting
- Employee development
- Customer service
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workflow management
- [Software] experience
- Decision-making
- Employee motivation
- Risk management
- Task delegation
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Heavy lifting experience
- Fall protection planning
- Blueprint reading
- Rigging equipment
- 3D modeling
- Wire rope inspection
- Computer skills
- Microsoft office
Affiliations
- Father and Husband, with 5 children and a dog!
- Lover of all motor sports ATV, UTV, Snowmobile, Water Sports and dirt / street bikes. Love working, modifying and riding.
- Big Computer Nerd. PC Gamer, Networking, and working with all sorts of different software.
- 12 years of RV Ownership and all the joys that come with. Camping, Traveling for work, Maintaining and innovating maintenance and repairs.
- Big Time DYI'er. Everything! from Tractor / Auto / Powersports repair to at home renovation and repairs.
Certification
- https://train.carpenters.org/tvc?x=RiHPeZwhP4 - Training Record
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Forman
TurbinePROs
01.2020 - Current
Forman
TurbinePROs
01.2016 - 01.2020
Millwright Technician
TurbinePROs
01.2013 - 01.2016
Store Manager
Ashland Oil
01.2008 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright Apprenticeship
Local 548
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