Brandon Newgren
Cloquet
Summary
Dedicated millwright with over 15 years of experience interpreting blueprints and job specifications. Skilled in building and dismantling equipment, with exceptional safety skills. Capable of working effectively as part of a talented team or independently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Chemstar Products
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to implement effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability for repairs.
- Developed maintenance schedules to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained junior technicians on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
Union Millwright
Boldt Construction, LakeHead, Jamar
06.2013 - Current
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Observed required safety measures when using tools like blow torches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high safety standards.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with accuracy.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing thousands pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
- Routinely performed preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and reduced machinery downtime saving companies money.
- Reviewed all equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble [Type] machinery.
Arborist
Wright Tree Services
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
- Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck.
- Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
- Cared for trees through watering, branch removal and pruning.
- Answered inquiries and complaints from public related to sick, damaged or hazardous trees and shrubs.
Wildland Firefighter
Task Force One
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Production Welding
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MNCarpenters And Joiners Apprenticeship - undefined
Hermantown, MN01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Cloquet Senior
Cloquet, MN01.2005
Skills
- Structural welding
- Mechanical Parts repair
- Issue and problem resolution
- Safety procedures
- Diagram and schematic knowledge
- Mechanical tool usage
- Machinery assembly
- Equipment planning analysis
- Power tools operation
- Machinery dismantling
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment inspections
- Material needs determination
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication
- Siemens and Allen Bradley expertise
- Technical documentation reading
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA
- Industrial equipment
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical expertise
- Machine lubrication
- Commercial construction experience
- Documentation
- Air compressors
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Project management
- Conveyor systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Steam systems
- Project estimation and bidding
- Construction management
- Blueprint and schematics
- Reporting and documentation
- Power and hand tool use
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Journey-level background
- Maintaining components
- HVAC system maintenance
- Field maintenance
- Troubleshooting strength
- Willing to learn
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem detection and resolution
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Can bring all certificates upon interview
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k match4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceTimeline
Maintenance Technician
Chemstar Products
06.2024 - Current
Union Millwright
Boldt Construction, LakeHead, Jamar
06.2013 - Current
Arborist
Wright Tree Services
05.2009 - 06.2012
Wildland Firefighter
Task Force One
05.2006 - 05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Production Welding
Lake Superior College
Carpenters And Joiners Apprenticeship - undefined
High School Diploma - undefined
Cloquet Senior
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