Christopher Murray

• Inspected mechanical systems for wear, leaks, and safety hazards across plant areas.
• Repaired motors, pumps, belts, and valves supporting food drying operations.
• Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
• Welded stainless steel components for American Custom Drying production equipment.
• Fabricated frames and supports for custom drying system assemblies.
• Read blueprints and shop drawings for welding and layout work.
• Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.

• Completed service appointments to find and repair equipment issues.
• Traveled to customer sites to finish work for scheduled visits.
• Checked malfunctions and diagnosed equipment problems for fast, complete service.
• Recorded work orders, repair logs, and maintenance plans to track completed work.
• Installed new parts and replaced defective components to restore equipment function.

• Oversaw machine operation to identify defects or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.

• Oversaw technicians and delegated duties
• Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks and supervised work
• Repaired and maintained trailers and trucks, conveyor systems and dust collector systems
• Utilized MIG & ARC welding experience to fabricate and construct safety guards, angle iron and square tubing as well as structural framing and machine relining
• Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy
• Executed maintenance on industrial equipment, including order pickers, fork lifts and electric pallet jacks
• Certified the maintenance of equipment and supplies for quality patient care and safety
• Coordinated and executed preventative maintenance on compressors and generators
• Inspected facility-related manufacturing systems daily to prevent potentially dangerous equipment problems

Actively advanced and excelled from and entry level helper to a reliable, trust worthy technician who can tackle any obstacle that may arise.

My responsibilities were to follow the design blue prints for the building, as well as cut, thread, and groove steal piping up to a 8" main as well as help my team with their assigned duties