Benjamin Thompson
Spokane,WA
Summary
Seasoned Millwright and Machinist Foreman with a proven track record at Travis Patter and Foundry, enhancing equipment reliability and workplace safety. Expert in mechanical troubleshooting and machinery repair, coupled with exceptional team management skills. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through meticulous maintenance and swift problem resolution. Holds an OSHA 10 certificate, embodying a commitment to safety and precision.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Millright
Waste Treatment Completion Company Hanfod
06.2024 - Current
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
Machinist Forman
Travis Patter and Foundry
02.1993 - Current
- Maintained a flowing work schedule with multiple employees and job instructions.
- Active in designing and building of dies/molds, machine fixtures and the manufacturing of machines.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Machine Shop
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.1991
Skills
- Safety procedures OSHA 10 certificate
- Tool and die
- Mechanical/machining troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Machinery Repair Skills
- Bearing installation
- Team Managing
Timeline
Millright
Waste Treatment Completion Company Hanfod
06.2024 - Current
Machinist Forman
Travis Patter and Foundry
02.1993 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Machine Shop
Spokane Community College
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