Derek Tatum
Baldwin Park,California
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Millwright proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts. Friendly and hardworking with 40 plus hours of availability weekly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Millwright
Arena
01.2020 - Current
- Maximized asset life through diligent preventive maintenance efforts, averting costly breakdowns and prolonging equipment usage periods.
- Utilized precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers during machine alignments, ensuring accurate and consistent results.
- Ensured optimal machine performance, conducting routine diagnostic tests and making necessary adjustments.
- Optimized production flow by aligning mechanical systems accurately within tight tolerances.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Assisted in new equipment installations, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure proper setup and operation.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Seizmic Engineering
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the company''s fabrication operations.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
No Degree - Welding
05.2001 -
Skills
Hydraulic systems
Electrical Systems
Pneumatic controls
Soldering
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Crane Operation
Equipment Installation
Tool repair and maintenance
Structural welding
Diagnostic Techniques
Precision measuring
Blueprint Interpretation
Welding Techniques
Conveyor Systems
Mechanical tools
Parts Installation
Machinery installation
Safety Compliance
Blueprint Reading
Fabrication
Power Tool Operation
Troubleshooting
Power Tools Operation
Timeline
Maintenance Millwright - Arena
01.2020 - Current
Welder/Metal Fabricator - Seizmic Engineering
09.2016 - 01.2020
Rio Hondo College - No Degree, Welding
05.2001 -