Brian Wilkerson
West Chester,OH
Summary
Results-oriented Master Journeyman with extensive experience in equipment installation and mechanical troubleshooting. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency through preventive maintenance and innovative problem-solving. Skilled in hydraulic systems, demonstrating exceptional mechanical aptitude. Proven track record of achieving significant improvements in maintenance operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Facilities Maintenance
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinanti, OH
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained records of facility maintenance activities and kept track of parts inventory.
- Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, rotors, and fans.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility's interior and exterior components.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment and systems within the facility.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during facility maintenance operations.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics in order to identify potential problems prior to implementation.
- Repaired broken equipment and replaced defective parts.
- Maintained inventory of available parts and supplies, verifying stock levels to safeguard minimal operational interruptions following equipment faults.
- Commissioned, scheduled and managed outside resources for maintenance and remedial repairs.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility.
Rotary/Pump Mechanic
EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS
04.2013 - Current
- Ensured optimal pump performance through regular inspections
- Handled various types of gas mechanical seals including CO2, Nitrogen, and barrier fluids
- Maintained operational efficiency through preventive care of mechanical systems.
- Managed stock levels to support efficient repair operations.
- Pinpointed malfunctions within pumping systems and their accessories.
CARAUSTAR (Cincinnati Paperboard)
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Performed all millwright and pipefitter duties.
Journeyman Millwright
Appleton Paper
West Carrollton, USA
01.1994 - 06.2012
- Performed all duties of a millwright, including installation, maintenance, repairs, and testing.
- Designed, fabricated, and installed all guarding, chutes, safety railings, and gates.
- Experienced in Precision Laser Alignment (Rotolign, Optalign).
- Successfully led maintenance projects.
- Experienced in installation of electrical components (flow sensors, tachs, temperature level thermostats).
- Extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
- Experienced in process pipefitting and fabrication of all plant machinery and equipment.
- Installation and lubrication of all bearing types.
- Experienced in rebuilding and installation of all plant pumps, agitators, rolls, and screw presses.
- Performed and analyzed vibration analysis.
- Disassembled and reassembled machinery components, such as bearings, shafts, spindles, and pulleys.
- Performed maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, fans and compressors.
- Inspected machined parts to ensure conformance with blueprints or other specifications.
Shift Mechanic
Hillshire Farm and Kahns
Cincinnati, USA
02.1994 - 09.1994
- Oversaw maintenance of Food Grade Equipment.
- Basic PLC troubleshooting.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools, such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Repaired faulty components including pumps, motors, valves, and other related parts.
Jefferson Smurfitt Corp
Lockland, USA
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Served Millwright Apprenticeship
- Performed all papermill duties as a Millwright
Education
Apprenticeship Certificate - Welding, Engineer Drawing, Sheet Metal Layout, Building Layout and Design, Technical Math Carpentry
University of Cincinnati (OCAS)
01.1993
Radiation Technician - courses
University of Cincinnati (Raymond Walters)
01.1986
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Work order processing
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pneumatic controls
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Production equipment installation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Precision measurement
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work Order Interpretation
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tool Operation
- Equipment monitoring
Timeline
Facility Facilities Maintenance
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Rotary/Pump Mechanic
EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS
04.2013 - Current
CARAUSTAR (Cincinnati Paperboard)
11.2012 - 04.2013
Shift Mechanic
Hillshire Farm and Kahns
02.1994 - 09.1994
Journeyman Millwright
Appleton Paper
01.1994 - 06.2012
Jefferson Smurfitt Corp
01.1988 - 01.1994
Apprenticeship Certificate - Welding, Engineer Drawing, Sheet Metal Layout, Building Layout and Design, Technical Math Carpentry
University of Cincinnati (OCAS)
Radiation Technician - courses
University of Cincinnati (Raymond Walters)
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