Gary Walden
Lakeview
Summary
A highly dedicated professional with a strong focus on precision and excellence in the process equipment industry. Committed to achieving tangible results, I thrive under pressure and possess exceptional problem-solving skills. My extensive expertise and valuable relationships have earned me respect from peers and associates. With a "can-do" spirit, I am driven to deliver exceptional performance and contribute to the success of any team or organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Rotating Equipment Service Technician/Machinist
Pumps, Parts and Service / Ohio Transmission Corp
06.2018 - Current
- Teardown, diagnosis, rebuilding, maintenance of industrial rotating equipment and systems. Machinist work, general pump mechanics, light fabrication of pump components, field service of rotating equipment at several large industrial clients.
- Cause of failure analysis of rotating equipment. Completed detailed teardown reports.
- Machined parts as needed- proficient in machining processes/metrology/ machinery upkeep and refurbishment
- Experienced with a wide array of brands/models of process equipment: Flowserve/Durco, Goulds, Gusher, IMO, Worthington, Waukesha/SPX, Crane/Deming, Roots, Gardner-Denver, Sutorbilt, Galigher, Bell&Gossett, etc.
- Experienced with ANSI pumps, end suction pumps, multistage boiler feedwater pumps, vertical turbines, positive displacement pumps, split-case pumps, blowers, lube pumps
- Experienced in performing laser alignments, seal changes in the field.
- Site Safety Officer- responsible for site safety, accident reporting and emergency readiness. Responsible for emergency certifications and compliance
- Communicating with sales team, Engineers/contacts from various pump brands
- Responsible for interviewing/ training other techs.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Exceptional warranty record
- self sufficient/ able to operate with supervisor in a different state. Managed shop workload, made key decisions on jobs, operated efficiently to keep work moving through the shop.
Customer Service Associate
Woodcraft Of Pelham
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Machinery/equipment/tool/material sales, Performed inventory/audits, In-charge of classroom/shop organization, Advised customers with woodworking procedures, techniques, tools
- Taught traditional fine woodworking classes
Maintenance Assistant
Canterbury Garden Apartments
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Part-time/Lead Maintenance when Regular employee absent-40 unit complex
Owner/Operator
Walden Services
01.2007
- Carpentry, Remodel, Minor Electrical & Plumbing, deck building, custom Cabinets, Commissioned Fine Furniture, Trim work, Joinery, Designing pieces for customer's needs
Customer Service Associate
Lowes
Installer/Helper/Service
Air 280
- Heating and Air - Installer and Helper
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Bessemer, AL2006
Skills
- Machining and light fabrication of parts
- Cause of failure analysis
- Forklift certified
- Customer Support
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Product Knowledge
- Safety Regulations
- General computer skills- word/excel/powerpoint/QM reports
Occupationalskills
General maintenance and repair; painting, carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, pouring concrete, roofing, welding, good level of experience in HVAC installation, ductwork, lawn care, forklift and bobcat operator experience, basic automotive maintenance, customer service associate, retail sales and inventory, Woodworking, Furniture and Cabinetry, Joinery, Trim Carpentry, Framing, light machinist work, metal lathe, milling machine, ability to read machinist measuring tools( mics, etc), equipment to motor alignment ( standard and laser alignment)
Certification
OSHA 10
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Forklift Certified
Vibration Analysis Fundamentals
Timeline
Lead Rotating Equipment Service Technician/Machinist
Pumps, Parts and Service / Ohio Transmission Corp
06.2018 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Woodcraft Of Pelham
09.2014 - 06.2018
Maintenance Assistant
Canterbury Garden Apartments
01.2008 - 01.2013
Owner/Operator
Walden Services
01.2007
Customer Service Associate
Lowes
Installer/Helper/Service
Air 280
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
OSHA 10
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Forklift Certified
Vibration Analysis Fundamentals
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