Chris Castaneda
Redding,CA
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and repair. Known for strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read blueprints and technical manuals. Adept at collaborating with teams and adapting to changing needs to achieve operational goals. Reliable and safety-conscious with expertise in welding, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright Technician
Sierra Pacific Industries
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
- Contributed to team success by mentoring junior technicians and sharing best practices for efficient operations.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize overall performance within the organization.
- Aligned work priorities with company goals, effectively managing competing demands while maintaining high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Construction Millwright
Bowers Industrial
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Expedited project timelines through proficient use of rigging techniques to transport and position heavy machinery securely onsite.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, resulting in timely completion of construction projects within budget constraints.
- Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully assembling and disassembling machinery components for various construction projects.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
Construction Millwright
Millerick Engineering
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
Construction Millwright
West Coast Industrial Systems
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully assembling and disassembling machinery components for various construction projects.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, resulting in timely completion of construction projects within budget constraints.
- Expedited project timelines through proficient use of rigging techniques to transport and position heavy machinery securely onsite.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
Education
No Degree - Welding Program
Shasta College
Redding, CA01-2013
Skills
- Bearing replacement
- Coupling alignment
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial mechanics
- Valve repair
- Precision alignment
- Motor repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Lubrication techniques
- Conveyor systems
- Machinery maintenance
- Rigging equipment
- Fastener selection
- Vibration analysis
- Seal replacement
- Mechanical tools
- Power tool operation
- Power tools operation
- Bearing installation
- Machinery installation
- Repair work
- Heavy lifting
- Structural welding
- Pump maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Fabrication
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Welding expertise
- Diagnostic techniques
- Pneumatic controls
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Blueprint reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work planning
- Machinery transporting
- Equipment assembly
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Welding Certifications (Various, e.g., AWS Certified Welder) - American Welding Society.
Timeline
Millwright Technician
Sierra Pacific Industries
10.2023 - 10.2024
Construction Millwright
Bowers Industrial
07.2023 - 10.2023
Construction Millwright
Millerick Engineering
02.2022 - 07.2023
Construction Millwright
West Coast Industrial Systems
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Welding Certifications (Various, e.g., AWS Certified Welder) - American Welding Society.
No Degree - Welding Program
Shasta College
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