Cheyenne Uptagraw
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Resourceful operator with expertise in drilling, manufacturing, and process monitoring. Specializes in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance, emphasizing safety and quality. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills and a commitment to reducing downtime while effectively tackling new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rock Driller
Applied Energies
Cambria, Wisconsin
02.2023 - Current
- Operate drilling rig equipment for Applied Energies operations.
- Drilled or bored holes in rock for blasting, grouting and anchoring.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Facilitated rig movements to optimize workflow and reduce downtime during job transitions, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite, reducing downtime between jobs and ensuring continuous drilling operations.
- Monitor borehole conditions during drilling.
- Inspected drill bits, pipes, and machinery before, during, and after shift.
- Followed safety procedures and enforced rig compliance standards.
- Maintained tools, hoses, and support equipment for Applied Energies projects.
- Recorded drill logs and daily drilling activity reports.
- Maintained detailed records of drill activities, documenting depths reached and pressures encountered to support operational assessments.
- Adjusted drilling controls to maintain proper depth and direction.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
- Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
- Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
- Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
Supply Operator
Mayville Engineering Company
Neillsville, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated fabrication equipment for metal parts at a manufacturing facility.
- Followed safety rules and plant procedures throughout shifts.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete projects efficiently, contributing to timely achievement of business goals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Loaded raw materials and moved finished parts safely.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
Relief Operator
Grassland Dairy Products Inc.
Greenwood, Wisconsin
06.2014 - 09.2022
- Relief operator for multiple positions. Trained for every position on the butter side of factory Besides management.
- Operated dairy processing equipment for cream , oil, and butter production lines.
- Monitored and adjusted gauges, temperatures, and flow controls to ensure optimal plant operations.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations for quality assurance.
- Inspected product quality during mixing, filling, and packaging stages.
- Inspected finished products to confirm adherence to quality standards.
- Supplied necessary materials for efficient production operations.
- Adjusted machinery settings to support smooth processing schedules.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Followed sanitation procedures for tanks, pipes, and production areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed safety rules and food handling standards throughout plant shifts.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Recorded batch information and production logs for dairy runs.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Assisted maintenance teams with equipment cleaning and basic troubleshooting.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine the type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Fill in the production scheduler.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owen-Withee High School
Withee, WI05-2016
Skills
- Drill rig operation
- Well control systems
- Borehole control
- Pressure control
- Drill rig inspection
- Drill rig maintenance
- Drill rig repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Drill bit replacement
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Process monitoring
- Drilling documentation
- Drilling support operations
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Drill bit replacement
Timeline
Rock Driller
Applied Energies
02.2023 - Current
Supply Operator
Mayville Engineering Company
09.2022 - 12.2022
Relief Operator
Grassland Dairy Products Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Owen-Withee High School