Dale Fletcher
Kearney,Nebraska
Summary
Been ag and precision millwright for 20+ years. Been welding since I was 16 years old. I have held foreman and superintendent positions. I’ve had crews up to 20 men. I can layout jobs and read blueprints. I also have rigging and lift experience. Used to run hydraulic cranes… I’ve had the opportunity to work on space X…. OSHA 10- 27-006043134 Basic plus 19BH HASC ID#1909162225
Professional millwright with strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Possesses solid track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Key skills include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Dependable and capable of meeting demands of dynamic work environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DNF Logistics and Transport
Kearney, NE
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods efficiently across multiple routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle inspections, and maintenance records.
- Developed optimal routing strategies to minimize fuel consumption and delivery times.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate schedules and resolve logistical challenges promptly.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased overall productivity in operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Owner/Operator
All Ag. Millwright and Welding
Kearney, NE
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations to ensure timely project completion and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and repairs, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on welding techniques and millwright practices, fostering skill development.
- Developed client relationships through effective communication, resulting in repeat business opportunities.
Mechanical Millwright
Hemi Systems Liberty Tx
Liberty, TX
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Rebuild tables for a steel pipe mill and alignment for production of new threader machines. Installation of new tables and lines. Installed copper milling machine equipment
Southern Industrial / desoto ks
Desoto, KS
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Install equipment at Panasonic EV battery plant
Millwright Forman
DL Jones Wahpeton ND
Wahpeton, ND
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Pulp press demo and installation of new equipment and conveyor lines
M&W Contractor
02.2025 - 04.2024
- Contract work through Millwrights4hire
- Worked on the degumming department for a bio diesel plant
project superintendent
Strobel energy
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Coal power plants modification and some oil water separation systems for the railroad. I coordinate and supervised all jobsite activities. Installation of grain Handling Equipment and maintaining
- Coordinate and communicate with all internal and external engineering teams
- Direct all field personnel and achieve all project completion goals and dates with the 6 week plan.
Millwright – superintendent
designplast salina Ks
Salina, KS
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Installation of production lines and factory Rebuilds. Also maintenance of ag. Ethanol plant shutdowns.
Millwright / superintendent
C- TEC York ne
York, NE
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Manufacturing upgrades for vinyl siding plants. Everything from convey lines to installing new extruders
Millwright Foreman
Summit Contracting Platte SD
Platte, SD
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Installation of grain handling equipment and coordinate all maintenance and repairs.
Millwright
Midwest Ironworks
Mapleton, ND
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Assembled and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and production efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, enhancing operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve process efficiency.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures, restoring functionality swiftly to meet production demands.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced equipment longevity and reduced repair costs.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Millwright
M&N millwright Kearney ne
Kearney, NE
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Installation of grain handling equipment and maintenance repair. Coordinate and communicate with internal and external engineering teams direct all fields of personnel to achieve all project and dates with the 6 week plans
Education
GED -
Reg course
Muldrow, OklaSkills
- Read blueprints
- Operate lasers for precision measurement
- Layout jobs to the blueprints
- Run a crew in safely manner and environment
- Family orientated
- Safety compliance
- Equipment installation
- Heavy lifting
- Fabrication
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Bearing installation
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor systems
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment Repair
- Welding expertise
- Equipment inspections
- Repair work
- Coupling installation
- Power tools operation
- Shaft alignment
- Rigging techniques
- Power tool operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Valve maintenance
- Torque specifications
- Structural welding
- Lubrication procedures
- Precision alignment
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Activities
I’m very family orientated, and my family supports my choice of career. I love what I do and do my upmost best with taking pride in my work. I’m not afraid to ask questions and never back down from a challenge or task at any time. Do it right the first time and safe I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done right and safe. I’m very family orientated, and my family supports my choice of career. I love what I do and do my upmost best with taking pride in my work. I’m not afraid to ask questions and never back down from a challenge or task at any time. Do it right the first time and safe I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done right and safe.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Millwright
Midwest Ironworks
04.2026 - 05.2026
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DNF Logistics and Transport
10.2025 - 03.2026
Owner/Operator
All Ag. Millwright and Welding
07.2025 - 10.2025
M&W Contractor
02.2025 - 04.2024
Mechanical Millwright
Hemi Systems Liberty Tx
11.2024 - 02.2025
Southern Industrial / desoto ks
09.2024 - 11.2024
Millwright Forman
DL Jones Wahpeton ND
04.2024 - 08.2024
project superintendent
Strobel energy
09.2023 - 03.2024
Millwright – superintendent
designplast salina Ks
01.2023 - 09.2023
Millwright / superintendent
C- TEC York ne
07.2022 - 12.2022
Millwright Foreman
Summit Contracting Platte SD
06.2021 - 08.2022
Millwright
M&N millwright Kearney ne
08.2018 - 05.2021
GED -
Reg course