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Andrew Wiekhorst

Seaside

Summary

Accomplished Journeyman Millwright with extensive experience at Hampton Lumber Mill, specializing in machinery maintenance and precision alignment. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective problem-solving and teamwork. Skilled in hydraulic systems and committed to safety compliance, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Millwright

Hampton Lumber Mill
03.2022 - 08.2025

My work duties include working on all sawmill production equipment and I work on the wood chippers a precision piece of equipment and conveyors most and I help chase the mill and keep everything running in a day and I also do preventative maintenance orders and plan all my own repairs and service on my assigned equipment

Journeyman Millwright Foreman

Woofter Construction and Irrigation
09.2019 - 03.2022

I Installed and maintained and serviced grain handling equipment and I specialized in service work and preventative maintenance we installed new equipment of all types and sizes we also did grouting and concrete work as well as irrigation system install and repairs and pipe welding and demolition of old facilities which I became amazing at over my career as a millwright and we also did snow removal as needed for the community digging equipment operating and was a truck-crane operator

Service Millwright Foreman

R&C Welding and Fabrication and Millwright Service
09.2005 - 09.2019

MillWright repair and construction service in the mid west i serviced Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, SouthDakota, North Dakota and Montana and also Texas and Kansas and parts of Oklahoma as a Service and repair crew we usually worked as a four to six man crew doing anything from gearbox oil changes to repair work and replacing parts and bearings and other mechanical components and precision equipment and machine installation and construction of seed,feed, grain handling, and food processing facilities this work includes erecting structural steel,installing and welding decking, siding and roofing of buildings, installation of specialized equipment, field-building custom transitions, installing spouting, and many other millwright/ironworker duties I come from a diverse background working in ethanol plants and grain elevators and other grain handling facilities and sugar factories, oil field and rig welding pump service and hydraulic and pneumatic installation and repair and also feed mills have been a specialty for me as I grew up on a ranch and feed lot working on them since I was a young boy and I have a great understanding of all grain handling equipment’s and products when I worked for R&C I also worked a lot with structural iron and rigging and cranes and other large lifting equipment I have a great mechanical background and I would be a good fit for any millwright team

Education

High School Diploma -

Potter-Dix High School
Potter, NE
05.2000

Skills

  • Power tool operation
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Bearing installation
  • Rigging techniques
  • Precision alignment
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment installation
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Lubrication techniques
  • Conveyor systems
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Torque specifications
  • Gearbox overhaul
  • Fastener selection
  • Vibration analysis
  • Pipefitting abilities
  • Industrial equipment repair
  • Seal replacement
  • Mechanical tools
  • Equipment rebuilding
  • Power tools operation
  • Productivity and safety improvement
  • Machinery installation
  • Repair work
  • Heavy lifting
  • Structural welding
  • Pump maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Fabrication
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Welding expertise
  • Diagnostic techniques
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Parts installation
  • Equipment set up
  • Equipment inspections
  • Blueprint reading
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Work planning
  • Machinery transporting
  • Equipment assembly
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Repair
  • Equipment preparation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Equipment inspection
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Refinery operations
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Parts repair
  • Conveyor assembly
  • Technical documentation reading
  • Machinery assembly
  • Mechanical tool usage
  • Mechanical alignment
  • Equipment power management
  • Diagram and schematic reading
  • Machine repair
  • Industrial systems troubleshooting
  • Machinery dismantling
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Industrial safety

Timeline

Journeyman Millwright

Hampton Lumber Mill
03.2022 - 08.2025

Journeyman Millwright Foreman

Woofter Construction and Irrigation
09.2019 - 03.2022

Service Millwright Foreman

R&C Welding and Fabrication and Millwright Service
09.2005 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Potter-Dix High School