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Brandon McKay

Lake Charles,Louisiana

Summary

Self-starter with involved style of leadership. Excellent communicator. I elicit interest, enthusiasm, drive and energy using a common sense approach. Adept at sizing up situations, analyzing facts and developing analternative coarse of action in order to achieve, even exceed desired results.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Process Operator

Louisiana Pigment
07 2022 - Current


  • Operate chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Communicate with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
  • Track and document production data to maintain accurate records.
  • Calibrate chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to restore optimum function and maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
  • Follow all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.

Millwright Foreman

EnerMech
06 2018 - 01 2020
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Millwright Journeyman

Firestone Polymers
07 2013 - 04 2018


  • Installed, dismantled, and reassembled existing machinery
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisors daily
  • Inspected and examined machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Estimated time and materials for projects to assist management in making informed decisions on project budgets.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Disassembled machine parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.

Maintenance Millwright

CB&I, Chicago Bridge & Iron
10 2007 - 07 2013


  • Performed routine preventive maintenance on all machinary.
  • Safely and efficiently utilized hoists, overhead cranes, forklifts, come alongs ext. to lift items and machinary
  • Adjusted tension on belts, nuts, bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
  • Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Regularly assisted pipe fitters & boilermakers with flange makeup & pipe alignments.

Millwright Level 1 Course Instructor

Associated Builders &Contractors (ABC)
08.2024 - Current

Education

Graphic Designer

SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
01.2003

Graphic Designer

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
08.2001

Millwright

ABC Associated Builders & Contractors
Westlake, LA
01.2008

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing processes
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Precision measuring
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • First Aid/CPR

Accomplishments


  • NCCER Millwright
  • Pump & Mechanical Seal basics - Flowserve Corporation
  • Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness - LSU Shreveport
  • LA-000029
  • MV2000 Customer Maintenance Training Course - Alpha Technologies
  • D160008
  • Industrial Fire Brigade Incipient - LSU Shreveport
  • LA-00003

Timeline

Millwright Level 1 Course Instructor

Associated Builders &Contractors (ABC)
08.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

SOWELA Technical Community College

Graphic Designer

McNeese State University

Millwright

ABC Associated Builders & Contractors

Chemical Process Operator

Louisiana Pigment
07 2022 - Current

Millwright Foreman

EnerMech
06 2018 - 01 2020

Millwright Journeyman

Firestone Polymers
07 2013 - 04 2018

Maintenance Millwright

CB&I, Chicago Bridge & Iron
10 2007 - 07 2013

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