Andrew Smith
Hastings,MN
Summary
Skilled Millwright with ten years of experience repairing, testing, and maintaining mechanical equipment. Expert in identifying the cause of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts as needed. Excellent stress management skills with the ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines. Passionate professional with a determination to maintain a fully operational and safe work environment by keeping all mechanical parts in good working order. Experience in minor electrical diagnostics and repairs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Valmont Industries, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Repairing parts by welding and custom fabrication. adhering to strict tolerances to fit in existing position to returning equipment to service.
Maintenance Technician
Ardent Millls
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Millwright
LOVEGREEN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
12.2014 - 01.2022
- High-precision tradesman who installs, dismantles, maintains, repairs, reassembles, moves machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Operated forklifts, aerial lifts, boom lifts safely and effectively, often in tight areas with finish products to get to equipment needing repair.
- Rigging certification, extensive training working around hoists, cranes and other lifting equipment, to do it safe. and effectively
- Welding certifications, in mig tig and stick welding, stainless and carbon steel. some experience welding aluminum.
Education
Welding Technology -
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Rosemount, MN04.2014
Skills
- Professional
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-directed
- Leadership & Management
- Problem Solving
- Process Streamlining
- Technical
- Welding
- Precision Installation
- Rigging
- Diagnostics
- Conveyor Systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical expertise
- Hand and power tool use
Certification
- Completed journeymen certification with Carpenters and joiners,
- Heavy forklift operation
- Confined space trained,
- Signal and Rigging certification
- High-torque tool applications.
- Aerial lift
- Platform lift
- Rough terrain forklift
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Valmont Industries, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Ardent Millls
02.2022 - 03.2023
Millwright
LOVEGREEN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
12.2014 - 01.2022
Welding Technology -
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE