Cody Koester
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic Millwright with extensive experience at Minn-Dak Ag, LLC, specializing in equipment installation and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective troubleshooting and team collaboration. Skilled in rigging techniques and committed to safety compliance, consistently achieving minimal downtime and high-quality standards in mechanical systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright/Maintenance Technician
Minn-Dak Ag, LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute equipment installations and upgrades effectively.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Millwright/Maintenance Technician
Simplot
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machinery operation and maintenance procedures.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to company standards.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Millwright/Manager
NorMinn Industrial
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained and mentored junior millwrights on safety protocols and best practices.
- Managed a team of millwrights, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance on projects.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Shift Mechanic/Millwright/Maintenance Technician
American Crystal Sugar
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement solutions.
Millwright
Lakes And Plains Construction
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Installed, maintained, and repaired industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
Grafton, NDJourneyman Millwright -
North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters &Joiners
Fargo, NDSkills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment installation
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Bearing installation
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor systems
- Welding expertise
- Coupling installation
- Rigging techniques
Timeline
Millwright/Maintenance Technician
Minn-Dak Ag, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Millwright/Maintenance Technician
Simplot
06.2020 - 03.2022
Millwright/Manager
NorMinn Industrial
09.2018 - 03.2020
Shift Mechanic/Millwright/Maintenance Technician
American Crystal Sugar
10.2015 - 05.2018
Millwright
Lakes And Plains Construction
05.2011 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
Journeyman Millwright -
North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters &Joiners