Caleb Smith
formen millwright
Oxford,AL
Summary
Dynamic millwright with extensive experience at AMC Mechanical LLC, excelling in machinery assembly and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective team collaboration and safety compliance. Skilled in blueprint reading and problem resolution, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Formen millwright
AMC mechanical llc
Cropwell, Alabama
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites ensuring safety compliance.
- Coordinated team schedules and assigned tasks to maximize productivity.
- Monitored project progress and addressed issues with crew members promptly.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain quality standards.
- Communicated with subcontractors to ensure timely project deliveries.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Precision Millwright/TIG Welder
GrayWolf
OXFORD , NC
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders for precise component fabrication.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify mechanical issues and ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems effectively.
- Assembled and aligned equipment according to technical specifications and blueprints.
- Assembled mechanical components such as bearings, shafts, spindles, and gears.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress on projects related to precision milling operations.
- Disassembled faulty machinery for repair or replacement of defective parts.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
MECHANICAL MILLWRIGHT
AMC MECHANICAL
Cropwell, Alabama
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Assembled mechanical systems using precision tools and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
- Operated forklifts and cranes for material handling during installations.
- Trained junior millwrights on safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
Pipefitter/Mechanical Technician
Bid Group Contruction
Weldon, NC
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Fabricated and assembled piping systems according to project specifications.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols and techniques.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Site Manager/Millwright Foreman
QEIS
Maricopa, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2023
- 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 200 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- 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.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble heavy machinery.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with 100% accuracy.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
Construction Worker
Bid Group
Burney, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Built and disassembled bracing and barricades.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Millwright/Welder Fitter
Wyn Fab
Talladega, AL
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
Machine Operator
Haynes Machine
Calhoun County, AL
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future issues.
- Executed bench, machine and hand tool work by shaping, fitting and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
- Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.
- Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations.
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts to prevent water, oxygen and electrolytes from coming in contact with metal.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction.
- Adjusted guides and holding devices, reducing errors from potential misalignment or product movement.
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
Millwright Machinist and Welder Fitter
Plant Engineering and Maintenance
Calhoun County, AL
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
- Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Assembled boiler parts and pressure vessels for structural use.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Supported inventory longevity by building and maintaining equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Machining
Talladega College
Talladega, ALSkills
- Hand tool operations
- Traffic routing
- Site preparation
- Forklift driving
- Equipment maintenance
- Materials handling
- Construction trade expertise
- Basic welding skills
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Customer service
- Security systems
- Planning and coordination
- Supervision
- Operational improvement
- Mechanical Tool Usage
- Issue and Problem Resolution
- Machinery Assembly
- Diagram and Schematic Knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Fusing and Cutting
- Parts Repair
- Structural Welding
- Team Collaboration
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Hydraulic Press Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Visual Inspection
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Schedule Preparation
- Blueprint Reading
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Material Needs Determination
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Formen millwright
AMC mechanical llc
07.2025 - Current
Precision Millwright/TIG Welder
GrayWolf
02.2025 - 07.2025
MECHANICAL MILLWRIGHT
AMC MECHANICAL
10.2023 - 01.2025
Pipefitter/Mechanical Technician
Bid Group Contruction
05.2023 - 10.2023
Site Manager/Millwright Foreman
QEIS
01.2021 - 05.2023
Construction Worker
Bid Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
Millwright/Welder Fitter
Wyn Fab
04.2018 - 01.2019
Machine Operator
Haynes Machine
02.2015 - 04.2018
Millwright Machinist and Welder Fitter
Plant Engineering and Maintenance
05.2012 - 02.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Machining
Talladega College