Bert Young
Steelville,MO
Summary
30 year career journeyman machinist and millwright with extensive experience in precision machining, fabrication and troubleshooting. Extensive experience in manual machining and shop tools and normal shop machinery. Extensive experience with machine maintenance and rebuilding.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Ameren Missouri
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated precision machining equipment to repair and produce high-quality components for power plant operation.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate part fabrication and maintenance.
- Conducted routine and preventative maintenance on machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime. Including replacing gearboxes, pumps, valves, couplers, and proper component alignments.
- Collaborated with engineers and team members to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Rebuilding pumps, valves including MOV valves, blowers, vacuum pumps, and gearboxes.
- Conveyor maintenance and repairs.
Tool Maker
Hellebusch Tool & Die
02.2014 - 06.2023
- Fabricated precision tools and dies using CNC machines and manual machining.
- Assemble, percussion fit and make adjustments per customers samples.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design tooling solutions for new tooling.
- Fabricate machine basses, sheet metal enclosures and guards for machine tool builders.
- Oversee workflow of tool production, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Trained junior tool makers on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Machine Technology
RTI
Rolla, MO05-1994
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Skilled operation of lathes, mills, surface grinders, OD grinding, ID honing, keyway cutter
- Precision machining
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation and programming Master CAM certified
- Equipment Repair
- Fixture design
- Welding, stick and MIG
- Fixture setup
- Gear cutting
- Benchwork knowledge
- OSHA compliance
- Part inspection
Timeline
Machinist
Ameren Missouri
09.2023 - 10.2024
Tool Maker
Hellebusch Tool & Die
02.2014 - 06.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Machine Technology
RTI