Brent Almy
Sparks
Summary
Safety-oriented Millwright experienced in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting. Delivered effective solutions through strong technical and fabrication skills. Focused on embracing new challenges and contributing to operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Industrial Wood Products INC.
Reno
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered products safely and efficiently to various locations.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety and compliance.
Millwright
Industrial Wood Products INC.
Reno
08.2014 - Current
- Maintain all equipment such as Pallet machines, saws, pallet stackers compressors, strapping machines, nail guns, lighting, water lines, forklifts, delivery trucks and trailers (tractors and 1-ton vehicles), blowers and large scale grinders, skid-steer and back hoe.
- Diagnosing hydraulic issues and performing repairs on pumps, motors, regulators, pressure switches, valves and hoses.
- Diagnosing pneumatic issues and performing repairs on compressors, pressure switches, valves and air hoses.
- Diagnosing electrical issues and performing repairs on switches, starters, relays, fuses, sensors, transformers, solenoids, wiring, etc.
- Diagnosing plumbing issues and performing repairs on valves, water lines and spigots.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced any and all parts on diesel forklifts, from engine and transmission repairs, oil changes, seals on hydraulic cylinders, electrical components, brakes, tires and bearings, etc.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced most parts of delivery vehicles such as, oil changes, full brake repairs, drive lines, bearings, tires, electrical components, etc.
- Installed various forms of equipment such as saws, compressors, conveyors, notchers, lighting and platforms.
- Designed and built various storages, platforms, and equipment housing.
- Fabricated parts and pieces for equipment, using a mig welder, acetylene torch, grinders, lathe and milling machine.
- Scheduling of routine maintenance and upkeep for all equipment such as greasing, oil changes, saw blade replacement, brake and tire replacement.
- Keeping stock of replacement parts, filters, fluids, tires.
- Organizing large scale repairs that require longer downtime to keep production flowing.
- Train new leads and new employees on equipment and machines for safe operations and management of needed repairs and maintenance.
Education
North Valleys High School
Reno, NVSkills
- Machinery maintenance
- Hydraulic diagnostics
- Pneumatic repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Mechanical assembly
- Fabrication
Certification
- CDL since 2021
- Forklift certified since 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Industrial Wood Products INC.
09.2021 - Current
Millwright
Industrial Wood Products INC.
08.2014 - Current
North Valleys High School