David Garriott
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Seasoned industrial professional with extensive experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical equipment fabrication, and plant maintenance. Proven ability to improve production efficiency, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communicator with experience training teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality technical work across manufacturing and construction environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Operator
Simply Stucco
08.2022 - Current
- Provide professional plastering services, including EIFS applications, repairs, and restoration.
- Manage estimates, budgets, scheduling, and customer communications.
- Use QuickBooks and construction software for billing, job tracking, and project documentation.
- Lead marketing and growth initiatives, resulting in increased referrals and client base expansion.
- Trained apprentices
Pipe Fitter
Evonik
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed and repaired industrial piping systems using fitting techniques.
- Utilized SAP enterprise systems to document production work
- Operated threading machines and specialized industrial tools.
Journeyman Millwright
Arconic
08.2012 - 05.2020
- Led continuous improvement projects that increased equipment reliability and production efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment with minimal downtime.
- Installed, maintained, and aligned industrial machinery and support systems.
- Collaborated with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Ensured strict adherence to plant safety, quality, and operational policies.
Journeyman Plasterer
Local 143 Union
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Estimated materials, maintained safety compliance, and followed project specifications.
- Trained apprentices on trade skills, proper tool usage, and safe work practices.
- Applied decorative, protective, and weatherproof coatings with consistent professional quality.
Plasterer
DKA Plastering
05.2001 - 08.2007
- Performed EIFS application, carpentry, painting, caulking, flashing, and general finishing work.
- Completed projects on schedule through efficient planning and execution.
- Performed Foreman duties
Education
Journeyman Millwright Apprenticeship -
Ivy Tech / Arconic
Lafayette, IN01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Bismarck Henning High School
Bismarck, IL01.2000
Skills
- Proficient in SAP for maintenance management
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
- Client relationship management
- Financial reporting
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Owner & Operator
Simply Stucco
08.2022 - Current
Pipe Fitter
Evonik
08.2020 - 08.2022
Journeyman Millwright
Arconic
08.2012 - 05.2020
Journeyman Plasterer
Local 143 Union
08.2007 - 07.2012
Plasterer
DKA Plastering
05.2001 - 08.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Bismarck Henning High School
Journeyman Millwright Apprenticeship -
Ivy Tech / Arconic