Donald Peterson
Columbus,MT
Summary
Hard working, reliable and driven millwright who excels in maintenance. Knowledge of laser alignment, bearing identification and installation, safe rigging practices and safety policies. Have the ability to weld, cut and fabricate. Enjoy troubleshooting equipment. Strive to continue learning the trade and become a long term dependable employee.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright, Concentrator
Sibanye-Stillwater
Nye, Montana
03.2022 - Current
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
millwright
Kapstone/ West Rock
Longview, WA
09.2012 - 02.2022
- Transferred from operations to maintenance in 2012
- I have worked in all areas of the mill
- OCC, Pulp, Power & Recovery, Woodyard and Paper Machines.
Operations/Papermaker
Longfibre
Longview
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Transferred from Janitorial to paper machines
- Worked on both board and specialty craft machines and have knowledge of how they operate and many of the processes to get to the final product.
Janitorial
Longfibre
Longview
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Cleaned offices and bathrooms throughout the mill using a variety of different chemicals
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA06-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright Trades
Clark College
Vancouver, WASkills
- Welding
- Plasma Torch
- Oxy/acetylene
- Alignment
- Basic Hydraulics
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Reading
- Bearing Installation
- Mechanical tool usage
- Parts Installation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Installation
- Parts repair
- Conveyor Systems
- Power Tool Operation
- Seal replacement
- Pneumatic Systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Millwright, Concentrator
Sibanye-Stillwater
03.2022 - Current
millwright
Kapstone/ West Rock
09.2012 - 02.2022
Operations/Papermaker
Longfibre
06.2008 - 09.2012
Janitorial
Longfibre
09.2006 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright Trades
Clark College