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Dylan Featherston

GreenWay,United States

Summary

Safety is my number 1 goal for my self, and everyone else around me. Effective at completing welding jobs efficiently safely to produce high-quality work. Familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints, completing basic mathematical calculations and communicating effectively with team members. Multitalented Welder with 6 years in industrial and manufacturing industries. Bringing top-notch welding, fabrication and materials handling abilities. Background includes preparing surfaces and setting up equipment. Proactive Weld Tech with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in Mig welding. Hardworking and safety oriented Automotive, Industrial and Equipment Mechanical Technician. Bringing 4 + years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine maintenance PMs and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Focused Mechanical Technician with 4 + years of experience in Automotive, Industrial, and Equipment. Adept at working in all Types of situations such as Confined Spaces, various Heights, and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Production, Maintenance Mechanical position. Ready to help team achieve company goals, and always willing to grow and learn new skills to help me and my team members succeed at any task given, in a SAFE and productive manner.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Maintenance Technician

Big River Steel
01.2024 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repairs, or maintenance.
  • Troubleshot Magnetek Drives through Parameters on Cranes.
  • Replaced gear sets in gear boxes on cranes, bearings, and drive shafts.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Structural Welder/Millwright/Maintenance

The Systems Group
12.2022 - Current
  • Performed repairs, and Installation on Furnace shells for the Melt Shop at BRS (Big River Steel)
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
  • Kept work area clean and organized
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope

Maintenance Tech, and Welder

NEA Machine & Fabrication
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed Maintenance work on Machines, welding on Machines, and Fabricating
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions

Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kinder Morgan
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Safety was my number 1 goal, for myself and my teammates around me
  • I perform mechanical work on Heavy Equipment, such as Replacement of Hydraulic hoses, cylinders, and Mechanical parts
  • I also weld on equipment, grapples, the barge and Dock
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals
  • Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function
  • Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes
  • Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment
  • Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment
  • Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements
  • Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment

Welder/Fitter/Fabricator

Greenbrier Companies
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • I weld and Fit nozzle pads, arc Gouging and cutting
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Performed task in a Safe, and productive manner

Commercial Tire and Oil Technician

RABEN TIRE COMPANY
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Performing oil changes, parts replacement, tire replacements on passenger vehicles, and Commercial vehicles
  • Diagnosed Mechanical problems on Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
  • Replacement of parts such as, Water Pumps, Alternators, Starters, Wheel Bearing, Control Arms, ETC
  • Used Forklift to load and unload tires
  • Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules
  • Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, vans, and 18 Wheelers
  • Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety
  • Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition
  • Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance
  • Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes
  • Performed regular inspections of tire inventory and ordered new tires to maintain stock level
  • Checked, installed and repaired brake rotors, pads and drums

Automotive Mechanic

Performance Automotive
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • Diagnosed and replaced parts that were faulty
  • Such as, Alternators, Starters, Batteries, Water Pumps, Fuel Pumps, Wheel Bearings, and Brakes
  • Balanced and rotated the tires to ensure even wear
  • Drove cars to figure out what was wrong and how to fix it
  • Evaluated the vehicle's maintenance status and performed mileage-based services such as belt replacement, fluid filling, and gasket replacement
  • Assisted technicians in the maintenance and repair of equipment

Education

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA
01.2019

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Parts replacement
  • Equipment installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Industrial equipment

Skills

6, Structural Welding: Such as, repairing and rebuilding the furnace shells for the Melt Shop at Big River Steel, and building and repairing tank cars for the railroad., 4, Mechanical Maintenance: Such as removing, and reinstalling Hydraulic Cylinders, Hydraulic Pumps, Alternators, Starters, and Batteries, on heavy equipment. Such as, Sennebogens, Kamatsu's, and Loaders., 8, Automotive Mechanic's: Such as removing and replacing small engine parts on Cars, Trucks, and SUVs. From Performance mods to Starters, Batteries, Alternators, Fuel Pumps, Fuses, Water Pumps, Power Steering Pumps, ETC., 4, Heavy Equipment Operator: Such as, Excavators, Back Hoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, and Skid Steers.

Timeline

Crane Maintenance Technician

Big River Steel
01.2024 - Current

Structural Welder/Millwright/Maintenance

The Systems Group
12.2022 - Current

Maintenance Tech, and Welder

NEA Machine & Fabrication
10.2022 - 12.2022

Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kinder Morgan
05.2022 - 10.2022

Welder/Fitter/Fabricator

Greenbrier Companies
05.2021 - 05.2022

Commercial Tire and Oil Technician

RABEN TIRE COMPANY
07.2020 - 06.2021

Automotive Mechanic

Performance Automotive
04.2015 - 05.2020

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Dylan Featherston