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Austin R. Stewart

Austin R. Stewart

Pansey,AL

Summary

Professional Millwright, with extensive experience in machinery installation, maintenance, and repair. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing equipment downtime. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and precision alignment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Millwright

Georgia-Pacific
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful completion of large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Assisted engineers in designing new machinery layouts that improved workflow processes within facilities.
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting, repair, and alignment of rotating machinery.
  • Developed strong working relationships with vendors ensuring timely delivery of quality components at competitive prices.
  • Responsible for lubrication of reclaimers and bearings on chip belts gearboxes and shaker screens as well as repairs on pumps truck dumps and other chip and pulping and recaust processes

Senior Technical Lead

Hoist & Crane Service Group
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for repairs of overhead cranes and hoist ranging from small hand chain falls to 400 ton Bridge cranes.
  • Responsible for time keeping and inspection reports as well as the safety on and offsite of the crew i had assigned to me

Road Technician

Leppo Rents/ Bobcat of Dothan
03.2021 - 01.2022

As a Road Tech i was responsible for quick and efficient repairs on customers equipment and the rental fleet.

  • Developed comprehensive reports after each inspection or repair job, facilitating clear communication between all customers regarding any potential concerns.

Service Technician

Tractor and Equipment Company
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for serving and repair heavy equipment including hydraulic excavator, bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of shop and safety items around the shop
  • Completed TEC (Tractor and Equipment) apprenticeship program consisting of Powertrain,hydraulics,and electrical on bulldozers,excavators,wheel loaders and other earthmoving and paving equipment.

Technician

Mid-State Thermo King
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for installation and repair of auxiliary power units and refrigeration trailer units for semi-trucks
  • Accountable for routine inspections and repairs for semi trucking accounts
  • Responsible for answering phone calls in the office and looking up specific parts and requests for customers
  • Responsible for keeping office and workspace clean and making sure all areas were organized and kept straight
  • On-call when needed to attend after hour repair calls

Level IV Crane Service Technician

Hoist and Crane Service Group
03.2015 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for preventive maintenance on all company machinery.
  • Accountable for routine inspections and repairs for all company machinery including the responsibility for greasing the machines bearings & open drive gears, wiring & labeling motors and resistor banks, repairing conductor bar systems.
  • Charged with operating all maintenance functions by having a detailed understanding of 480-3 phase power.
  • Responsible for understanding reversing contactors and drives on all company machinery.
  • Prepared inspection reports for management and to present to customers.
  • Prepared company trip sheets to account for personal travel for official company business.
  • Planed weekly work schedules, and coordinated part orders for the company machines coordinating with the company's service manager.

Certified End Welder

Republic Conduit
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for producing conduit and maintaining equipment to keep the mill running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Responsible for loading and preparing steel on Mandrel, using a 2-ton jib with an electric chain hoist; connecting steel with an automatic welder and operating a 10-ton bridge crane to move and stack master coils.
  • Charged with operating a galvanization line and washing Rolling Mill Tooling when the mill was down and off-line.
  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a “tig” welded to facilitate productive welds for maximum production and efficiency.

Farm-Hand Assistant

Meadow Creek Farms
04.2010 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for managing 200 head of cattle, including administering scheduled and not schedule medication and shots, as well as sorting and pairing cows and calves to produce maximum profitability.
  • Charged with operating 4x4 commercial tractors with farming implements, including 25-foot discs for groundbreaking and planting, hay baling and raking equipment, and constructing and repairing fences to protect the farming livestock assets.
  • Knowledge of and responsibly for all general maintenance on all heavy-duty farm equipment, including peanut pickers and peanut inverters assets.

Education

High School -

Ashford High School
Ashford, AL
01.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in forklift operation
  • Codes and Standards certified or completed:
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Crane Codes and Standards 1910179
  • Crane Manufacturers of America 74 Codes and Standards
  • American National Standards Institute, Maintenance Standards, Preventive Maintenance, and National Electric Codes
  • Basic Electrical:
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues on Overhead Cranes
  • Study of Contactors, Wound Rotor Motors, and variable frequency drives
  • Power train:
  • The study of Bearings, Wheels/Sheaves, Shaft Alignment, Couplings and the Proper Installation of Bearings
  • Study of Wire Rope and Hoist Components, and Mechanical Maintenance fo cranes
  • None Destructive Testing Level 1 certified:
  • Magnetic Particle
  • Dye Penetrate Testing
  • Overhead Crane Operation Training:
  • Basic Rigging and overhead Lifting
  • Overhead Crane Inspection Certified
  • Study of Runway Structure and Runway Guidelines
  • Crane Span and Squareness
  • Completion of Fast Track Basic (9/22/17) with an overall score of 88%:
  • Mine safety and health administration certified for open-faced mines
  • Transportation workers identification credential badge credentials (authorized for any US port)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour safety course
  • National Fire Protection Association 70E hazard safety program

Timeline

Journeyman Millwright

Georgia-Pacific
06.2023 - Current

Senior Technical Lead

Hoist & Crane Service Group
01.2022 - 06.2023

Road Technician

Leppo Rents/ Bobcat of Dothan
03.2021 - 01.2022

Service Technician

Tractor and Equipment Company
06.2019 - 03.2021

Technician

Mid-State Thermo King
01.2019 - 06.2019

Level IV Crane Service Technician

Hoist and Crane Service Group
03.2015 - 12.2018

Certified End Welder

Republic Conduit
08.2014 - 03.2015

Farm-Hand Assistant

Meadow Creek Farms
04.2010 - 08.2014

High School -

Ashford High School