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Gabriel Taylor

Covington,Georgia

Summary

Adept Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Vie De France Yamazaki, showcasing exceptional problem-solving abilities and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Specializes in preventive maintenance and equipment repair, significantly reducing downtime by identifying potential issues early. Demonstrates strong leadership in guiding teams through complex installations and repairs, ensuring safety and optimal performance.

Exceptional welding skills to fabricate new parts and bring discontinued parts back to life. 20 years of MiG, stick and tig welding experience.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Vie De France Yamazaki
06.2022 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Millwright Journeyman/ Foreman

Process Equipment and Controls ( PEC)
06.2015 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery, ensuring proper setup and alignment for optimal performance.
  • Coordinated with vendors on procurement of replacement parts or specialized equipment needed for ongoing projects or maintenance activities.
  • Provided technical expertise on various types of machinery, guiding fellow team members through complex tasks when needed.
  • Reduced downtime by conducting regular inspections of machinery and identifying potential issues early.

Machine Overlay Welder Operator

WSI
12.2007 - 05.2014

. Ran welding machine that put overlay material on tubing for nuclear reactors.

. Adjusted mig oscillation speed, travel speed and wire feeding speed.

. Adjusted rig oscillation speed, travel speed to wash over mig overlay.

. Grind down pin holes by hand and hand tig finish with stainless steel..

Journeyman/ Train Engineer

Progress Rail
09.1999 - 11.2007

. Inspect rail cars for repair.

. Repair rail cars on sight in fast past environment and timed windows on rail yard.

. Operate locomotive engine, build train by putting rail cars in order for long haul engineers.

. Responsible for building order and repair of train up to 3,000’ long.

Education

College Prep -

Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Building Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tools
  • Safety awareness
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Equipment Installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Welding ( mig, stick and tig)

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Vie De France Yamazaki
06.2022 - Current

Millwright Journeyman/ Foreman

Process Equipment and Controls ( PEC)
06.2015 - 06.2022

Machine Overlay Welder Operator

WSI
12.2007 - 05.2014

Journeyman/ Train Engineer

Progress Rail
09.1999 - 11.2007

College Prep -

Stockbridge High School
Gabriel Taylor