Cristian Nieves
Elko,NV
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, Nevada
10.2021 - Current
- Installed and maintained machinery in accordance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and prevent downtime.
- Operated hand and power tools for assembly and repair tasks effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Drill surveyor
Rangefront Consulting
Elko, Nevada
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted topographic surveys to gather site data for various projects.
- Utilized GPS equipment to measure and map land features accurately.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure survey data met project specifications.
- Supported the training of new staff on survey techniques and best practices.
Millwright
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, Nevada
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Installed and maintained machinery in accordance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and prevent downtime.
- Operated hand and power tools for assembly and repair tasks effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to minimize operational disruption.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings for accurate equipment assembly.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs for future reference and compliance.
- Participated in safety training programs to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Welder
S.A.S Global
Elko, Nevada
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Documented work processes and maintained accurate records of tasks performed.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Education
Industrial Millwright - Millwright/ Welder
Great Basin College
Elko, NVSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Millwright
Nevada Gold Mines
10.2021 - Current
Drill surveyor
Rangefront Consulting
11.2020 - 03.2021
Millwright
Nevada Gold Mines
06.2017 - 08.2019
Welder
S.A.S Global
08.2015 - 05.2017
Industrial Millwright - Millwright/ Welder
Great Basin College