Casey Gray
Summary
Talented Machinist with experience setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts. Talented at assembling and disassembling equipment to create parts from various materials. Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Man\Machinist/Millwright
Sullivan Contracting
10.2021 - Current
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Operated manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Prioritized tasks based on deadline requirements, ensuring timely completion of assignments without compromising quality.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, facilitating prompt service calls when specialized expertise was required.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintenance Supervisor
Enviva Biomass
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Maintenance Technician
Enviva Biomass
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify root causes of malfunctions, enabling effective solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Educated fellow technicians on best practices in industrial maintenance, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of machine service histories, facilitating better decision-making for future repairs or replacements.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Diploma - Auto Body Repair
NADC
Nashville, TN05.2000
High School Diploma -
Hatley High School
Hatley, MS05.1997
Skills
- Component Repairs
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Bandsaw safety
- Materials Management
- Machine setup
- Product Defect Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Corrective Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Manual milling
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Lead Man\Machinist/Millwright
Sullivan Contracting
10.2021 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Enviva Biomass
06.2016 - 07.2021
Maintenance Technician
Enviva Biomass
09.2008 - 06.2016
Diploma - Auto Body Repair
NADC
High School Diploma -
Hatley High School
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