Derek Akers
Port Townsend,WA
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with a strong focus on improving reliability and efficiency. Committed to lifelong learning and fostering a collaborative team environment. Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
Port Townsend, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and components.
- Install conduit, cable tray, and conductors for new and existing equipment/retrofits. Fabricate parts as needed.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
Millwright
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
Port Townsend, WA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates using welder, plasma, and torch.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Millwright
Buse Timber & Sales
Everett, WA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components to facilitate production and reduce downtime.
- Assembled and installed wire harnesses for equipment.
- Preventative and predictive maintenance of all production systems from machinery to office computers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oliver M Hazen
Renton, WA06-2012
Skills
- Field installation
- Targeted Diagnostic Assessment
- Electrical Systems Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Effective Time Management
- Lifelong Learning
- On-Call Availability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Millwright
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
02.2023 - 01.2024
Millwright
Buse Timber & Sales
05.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Oliver M Hazen
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