Cole E. Bridges
Symsonia,KY
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Millwright proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts. Friendly and hardworking with 40+ hours of availability weekly.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Millwright Local 1076
04.2019 - Current
- Various mechanical repairs and machinery installation; hydraulic, pneumatic and shaft driven machinery.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Farmer
Family Owned
01.2009 - Current
- Farm work – cut, bale and haul hay, work on farm machinery as needed.
- Miscellaneous carpentry work.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Millwright
APM
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Millwright-Browns Ferry
Rotating Equipment Repair
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
Welder
Thalle Construction
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Millwright
Andritz
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- 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.
- Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
RingTail Graphics
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Screen printing and vinyl cutting business
- Use design software for the design of artwork to be used screen printed items as well as design and use vinyl cutter. Responsible for the delivery of all items purchased.
Lube Technician
Parker’s Quick Lube
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for changing oil in vehicles, routine maintenance and minor repair.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
Education
High School - general education
Marshall County High School
01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial And Construction Millwright
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN09-2024
Skills
- Machinery transporting
- Mechanical tools
- Structural welding
- Pneumatic controls
- Motor tuning
- Parts repair
- Machinery assembly
- Soldering
- Power tool operation
- Equipment set up
- Seal replacement
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Malfunction diagnosis
Hobbies and Interests
Deer hunting; coon hunting, bowfishing
Timeline
Millwright
APM
04.2025 - 05.2025
Millwright-Browns Ferry
Rotating Equipment Repair
02.2025 - 04.2025
Welder
Thalle Construction
08.2024 - 01.2025
Millwright
Andritz
01.2023 - 04.2024
Millwright
Millwright Local 1076
04.2019 - Current
Lube Technician
Parker’s Quick Lube
06.2017 - 04.2019
RingTail Graphics
01.2013 - 01.2021
Farmer
Family Owned
01.2009 - Current
High School - general education
Marshall County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial And Construction Millwright
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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