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Brian Jones

Cofield,NC

Summary

Safety-oriented Millwright with more than 10 plus years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance and issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman 4 Millwright

St Tissue
Franklin, VA
03.2021 - Current
  • Disassembled and reassembled machinery components, such as bearings, shafts, spindles, and pulleys.
  • Performed maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, and fans.
  • Inspected machined parts to ensure conformance with blueprints or other specifications.
  • Installed new motors and gear boxes in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools.
  • Aligned motors and gearboxes to specified tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
  • Repaired pneumatic systems by replacing valves, cylinders, air lines and fittings.
  • Set up ladders to access hard-to-reach areas for repairs or installations.
  • Installed power transmission devices such as belts, chains and gears onto machines per blueprint requirements.
  • Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance inspections of all millwright related equipment.
  • Rigged loads for hoisting purposes using chain falls or come-a-longs.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
  • Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 98,000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
  • Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
  • Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
  • Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
  • Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications and establish work procedures.

Senior Mechanical Technician

Perdue AgriBusiness
Cofield, NC
06.2012 - 03.2021
  • Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely completion.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Completed maintenance and repair work on Grain and Oil Processing components and equipment, such as pumps, gear boxes, grain elevators, transfer conveyors and augers.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Heavy Truck Mechanic

Rose Brothers Paving
Ahoskie, NC
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Repaired electrical wiring of vehicle systems, including harness, starting and charging systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
  • Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
  • Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
  • Worked in shop and remote locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
  • Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
  • Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, including excavators and dozers.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Completed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.

Heavy Truck Mechanic

Tennessee Steel Haulers Inc.
Cofield, NC
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Repaired electrical wiring of vehicle systems, including harness, starting and charging systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
  • Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
  • Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
  • Worked in shop and remote locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
  • Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Completed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.

Education

Diploma - Auto Diesel With Heavy Equipment

Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN
10.2008

High School Diploma -

Hertford County High School
Ahoskie, NC
06.2007

Skills

  • Welding abilities
  • Fabrication
  • Basic Rigging
  • Crane Signaling
  • Troubleshooting, Rebuilding and Replacing Pumps
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatics Systems
  • Team Work
  • Automotive, Diesel, Heavy equipment technologies
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Coordination of Crews during site shutdowns
  • Equipment testing and troubleshooting
  • Issue assessments
  • Repair work
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Machinery testing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Engine repairs
  • Fluid changes
  • Oil service
  • Replace and Rebuild Gear Boxes
  • Replacement of Bearings
  • Replacement and Alignments Belts, Motors, Sheaves, Pulleys and Couplings

References

Steve Stroud Road Crew Supervisor at Perdue Agribusiness 252-209-1781

Matthew Lewis Maintenance Supervisor at Perdue Agribusiness 252-301-0015

Timeline

Journeyman 4 Millwright

St Tissue
03.2021 - Current

Senior Mechanical Technician

Perdue AgriBusiness
06.2012 - 03.2021

Heavy Truck Mechanic

Rose Brothers Paving
03.2009 - 06.2012

Heavy Truck Mechanic

Tennessee Steel Haulers Inc.
03.2009 - 09.2009

Diploma - Auto Diesel With Heavy Equipment

Nashville Auto Diesel College

High School Diploma -

Hertford County High School

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