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, LA01.2003
Graphic Designer
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA08.2001
Millwright
ABC Associated Builders & Contractors
Westlake, LA01.2008
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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