Darin Wilson
Kentwood,MI
Summary
Experienced mechanical maintenance professional with a proven track record in machinery repair and installation. Skilled in optimizing equipment performance and minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance strategies. Recognized for strong teamwork skills and ability to thrive in dynamic work environments. Proficient in welding, blueprint reading, and precision alignment techniques for precise and accurate results. Experienced in machinery installation, maintenance, and repair, utilizing technical skills to ensure operational efficiency and prevent equipment failures. Demonstrates consistent commitment to adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of mechanical performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Millwright/Welder
Boss Construction
04.2016
- 14 day shutdown
- Work on condenser ducts/tanks
- Work inside boilers
- Replaced plates and new piping for ducts
Boilermaker/ Welder/ Mechanical Millwright
Day and Zimmerman
03.2016
- 14 Day Shutdown
- Work on drag conveyor
- Change out chain, links and blades
Journeyman Welder
Ranger Steel
11.2015
- 14 day shutdown
- Demo out tank skirts and reinstall cones for pressure tanks
- Iron work, Tank Welding, Boiler making, Rigging
Journeyman Welder
Erwin Industries
10.2015
- 14 day shutdown
- Demo out and reinstall, turning veins inside ducts, ironwork, welding, rigging
Maintenance Mechanic
Mueller Waterworks
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Improved equipment uptime by performing routine maintenance and timely repairs on machinery.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Millwright
ADM East Plant
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintenance of machinery/pumps and conveyors, structural repairs
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
Trillium Construction
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Repair and replaced conveyors for grain and corn
- Installation of conveyor systems, transfer lines for products
- Maintenance and preventative maintenance on machinery
Welder/Millwright/Boilermaker
Erwin Industries
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Repaired boiler tubes and structure supporting boiler
- Replaced and repaired steam drums
Welder/Millwright
A-Lert Construction
11.2018 - 03.2019
- 16Wk Drier changeover assignment
- Demo out existing drier bases
- Build new structure for drier bases
- Repair and reinstall driers
Welder/Boilermaker/Ironworker
Ranger Steel
10.2018 - 11.2018
- 8 wk shutdown
- Demo out steel on precipitators and replaced with new steel
Steel Foreman/Ironworker
Durana Hybrid
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Install of conveyor system
- Steel erection/crane operator/Foreman
Welder/Boilermaker/Ironworker
Irwin Power
03.2018 - 05.2018
- 8 wk shutdown
- Demo out and reinstall steel tubes of waterwalls, Demo out/reinstall expansion joints, miscellaneous repairs throughout power plant
Millwright/Welder
The Kelly Group
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Installation/repair conveyors, Installation of trolley-rail systems for moving/removing/installing equipment
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
Millwright
Rock Mechanical
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Installation and repair of gearboxes and presses
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Welder/Iron Worker
Dan Vos Construction (Trades Man Int)
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Demo and reinstallation of steel trusses
- Steel erection
Mechanical Millwright/Welder
J.W. Services
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Built and installed slide and belt conveyor systems for Amazon, FedEx and UPS facilities
Welder
Saulsbury Industries
03.2016 - 04.2016
- 21 day shutdown
- Work on air heater units
- Change out and replaced baskets & wall plates
Ironworker, Millwright, Welder
Trillium Construction
01.2016 - 02.2016
- 4 week shutdown
- Demo out and repair/replace cooler
Steel Erector, Iron Worker
Legacy Steel
11.2015 - 01.2016
Journeyman Welder/Millwright
Day and Zimmerman
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Change out motor and head of belt conveyor boiler making, millwright, rigging
Journeyman Welder
Trillium Construction
09.2015 - 10.2015
- 4 week shutdown
- Demo out conveyor and reinstall steel trusses and conveyor system for grain/corn bins, ironwork, welding, agricultural Millwright
Journeyman
The Kelly Group
07.2015 - 09.2015
- 6 week Shutdown
- Demo out and build steel structure and install pressure tanks
- Ironwork, welding, rigging, agricultural millwright
Lead-man
Pioneer Construction
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Structural welding, steel erection, iron work, rigging, pre-cast and tilt-up panel erector
Lead-Man
Todd & Sargent
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Welding, Ironworker, Concrete, Rigging, Lay-Out & Fit-Up, Millwright, Conveyer and Equipment Installation, Fabrication, Carpentry
Maintenance/Welding technician
Ridgeview Industries
01.2009 - 01.2010
Education
Bridges to Trades Apprenticeship Program -
01.2004
Blue Print Reading -
Richland Community College
01.2003
Journeymen Welding -
Midwest Technical Institute
01.2003
GED -
Decatur Area Vocational
01-1996
Skills
- Mechanical repair
- Machine maintenance
- Welding techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Fabrication
- Equipment installation
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical systems
- Industrial machinery
Certification
- Journeymen Welder, 01/01/96
- OSHA 10, 01/01/04
- MSHA 48, 01/01/04
Relevantexperience
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Welding
- Iron working
- Iron fit up
- Metal fabrication
- Millwright
- Rigging
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Mueller Waterworks
10.2021 - 10.2024
Trillium Construction
04.2019 - 12.2019
Welder/Millwright/Boilermaker
Erwin Industries
03.2019 - 05.2019
Welder/Millwright
A-Lert Construction
11.2018 - 03.2019
Welder/Boilermaker/Ironworker
Ranger Steel
10.2018 - 11.2018
Steel Foreman/Ironworker
Durana Hybrid
06.2018 - 09.2018
Millwright
ADM East Plant
04.2018 - 10.2021
Welder/Boilermaker/Ironworker
Irwin Power
03.2018 - 05.2018
Welder/Iron Worker
Dan Vos Construction (Trades Man Int)
11.2017 - 03.2018
Mechanical Millwright/Welder
J.W. Services
05.2016 - 11.2017
Mechanical Millwright/Welder
Boss Construction
04.2016
Boilermaker/ Welder/ Mechanical Millwright
Day and Zimmerman
03.2016
Welder
Saulsbury Industries
03.2016 - 04.2016
Millwright/Welder
The Kelly Group
02.2016 - 04.2018
Millwright
Rock Mechanical
02.2016 - 03.2018
Ironworker, Millwright, Welder
Trillium Construction
01.2016 - 02.2016
Journeyman Welder
Ranger Steel
11.2015
Steel Erector, Iron Worker
Legacy Steel
11.2015 - 01.2016
Journeyman Welder
Erwin Industries
10.2015
Journeyman Welder/Millwright
Day and Zimmerman
10.2015 - 11.2015
Journeyman Welder
Trillium Construction
09.2015 - 10.2015
Journeyman
The Kelly Group
07.2015 - 09.2015
Lead-man
Pioneer Construction
01.2013 - 07.2015
Lead-Man
Todd & Sargent
01.2010 - 01.2013
Maintenance/Welding technician
Ridgeview Industries
01.2009 - 01.2010
Blue Print Reading -
Richland Community College
Journeymen Welding -
Midwest Technical Institute
- Journeymen Welder, 01/01/96
- OSHA 10, 01/01/04
- MSHA 48, 01/01/04
Bridges to Trades Apprenticeship Program -
GED -
Decatur Area Vocational
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