Danny Wright
marion,IL
Summary
Skilled Die Maintenance Welder and Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Aisin Light Metals LLC, showcasing expertise in equipment repair and metal fabrication. Excelled in enhancing safety and efficiency, achieving significant reductions in equipment downtime. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication, adept at troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Die Maintenance Welder
Aisin Light Metals LLC
03.2019 - 11.2024
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Selected and operated Ti and mig welding equipment.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Maintenance Technician and Fabictor
BRP
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2022
Graduate Certificate - PLC
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2018
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- First aid and CPR
- Equipment Repair
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Crane operation
- Metal fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Pneumatic tools
- Fire prevention
- Hydraulic tools
- Fall protection
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Shop organization
- Gas metal arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Structural welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Grinding and polishing
- Teamwork and communication
Certification
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Technician Certificate
Timeline
Die Maintenance Welder
Aisin Light Metals LLC
03.2019 - 11.2024
Maintenance Technician and Fabictor
BRP
01.2009 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance
John A Logan College
Graduate Certificate - PLC
John A Logan College
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
John A Logan College
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