Darrell Lewis
Beckley,WV
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, I spearheaded the installation and maintenance of PV systems and industrial machinery at Tradesman International. My expertise in electrical wiring and a strong focus on quality control led to a 30% increase in system reliability. Skilled in welding and team training, I excel in driving project completion and upholding safety standards. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Panel Technician
Tradesman International
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Used blueprints, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, and grounding equipment.
- Applied weather sealing to array, building or support mechanisms.
- Determined connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting PV systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
- Installed solar panels on multiple residential and commercial properties
- Calibrated system settings and arranged orientation for maximum solar access and optimal durability.
- Devised comprehensive maintenance and repair plans for existing solar panel systems.
Millwright Technician
Tradesman International
10.2022 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
CNC Machine Operator
Tradesman International
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Performed periodic maintenance and repairs on CNC machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg, KY05.2013
Skills
- Drilling Operations
- Mechanical tools
- Rigging Equipment
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding Techniques
- DNC understanding
- Production Planning
- Work order completion
- Machine setup
- Electrical Wiring
- Quality Control
- Machine Alignment
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Solar Panel Technician
Tradesman International
12.2023 - 07.2024
Millwright Technician
Tradesman International
10.2022 - 11.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Tradesman International
02.2017 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School