DONALD J KAMMERMANN
WOODSTOCK,UNITED STATES
Summary
With over 23 years at Overhead Crane & Hoists Co., I excelled in roles demanding precision, such as a millwright apprentice at Caterpillar. My expertise in preventive maintenance and problem-solving led to significant efficiency improvements and safety enhancements. Skilled in technical installations and team collaboration, I consistently optimized equipment performance and reduced downtime.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Overhead Crane & Hoists Co. / Washington Equipment Co.
- 01.1990
- Worked for 23 + years and was laid off because of a downturn in the economy in 1990
- I was a foreman, packaged parts, painted
- Wired overhead cranes, built them, took them apart to ship all over the world like for Caterpillar, John Deere, and foundries overseas and in the United States
- I had many responsibilities including: purchasing supplies, tools for installation, tools for shop work, electrical parts, hoist parts, crane parts, OSHA, accident reports, timecards, close out orders, hand out pay checks, conduct inventory yearly and daily
- Mastered millwright techniques, ensuring machinery precision
- Collaborated on complex installations, boosting plant efficiency
- Developed problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations
- Analyzed equipment performance, identifying optimization opportunities
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies, reducing downtime
- Contributed to safety protocol improvements
Millwright Apprentice
Caterpillar
East Peoria, United States
06.1978 - 06.1981
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - MACHINE REPAIRMAN
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12.2012
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Optimization
- Technical Installations
- Performance Analysis
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Welding techniques
- Power tools operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Rigging techniques
- Equipment set up
- Machinery maintenance
- Equipment rebuilding
- Hoisting equipment
- Fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Manual machining
- Blueprint reading
- Bearing replacement
- Machinery assembly
- Equipment preparation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Precision alignment
- Pneumatic systems
- Torque wrenches
- Fastener selection
- Lubrication procedures
- Equipment Repair
References
- Jeff Borders, CES/WECO, Borders55@icloud.com, 1(309)397-7012
- Mike Fuller, CES/WECO, M.fuller8363@gmail.com, 1(309)369-1343
- Tom Standish, CES/WECO, Mts9669@yahoo.com, 1(309)840-8924
- Ryan Taylor, COSTCO, 1(314)440-6195
Customsection
OVERHEAD CRANE & HOISTS CO. / WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT CO., Worked for 23 + years and was laid off because of a downturn in the economy in 1990. I was a foreman, packaged parts, painted. Wired overhead cranes, built them, took them apart to ship all over the world like for Caterpillar, John Deere, and foundries. overseas and in the United States. I had many responsibilities including: purchasing supplies, tools for installation, tools for shop work, electrical parts, hoist parts, crane parts, OSHA, accident reports, timecards, close out orders, hand out pay checks, conduct inventory yearly and daily.
Timeline
Millwright Apprentice
Caterpillar
06.1978 - 06.1981
Overhead Crane & Hoists Co. / Washington Equipment Co.
- 01.1990
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - MACHINE REPAIRMAN
Illinois Central College
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