After high school went to work at a pallet company working on pneumatic pallet nailing equipment. Then worked at (3) different logging crews. Then started with Metcalf lumber company in 1997 and has worked at that sawmill until November 2023.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Hood Industries, Metcalf Ga
08.2003 - 11.2023
Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
Administered PMs and maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
Performed quality assurance steps for many repairs to approve equipment for use.
Tracked maintenance activity using Guardian software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Hood Industries, Metcalf Ga
08.1997 - 11.2023
Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Millwright
Hood Industries, Metcalf Ga
08.2003 - 11.2023
Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
Estimated time and materials for projects to assist management in making informed decisions on project budgets.
Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
Millwright/Relief Operator
Metcalfe Lumber/Hood Industries
08.1997 - 11.2003
Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.