Gavin Metesh
Hammond,LA
Summary
- Detail-oriented Millwright with 5 years of experience in installing and aligning precision machinery. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting for pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment, with expertise in rigging and hoisting for equipment moves. Committed to task execution and quick learning in fast-paced environments, consistently contributing 2500 to 3000 hours annually.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Precision Millwright
Universal plant services/union millwright
02.2021 - Current
- Install and align precision machinery for plant service projects.
- Troubleshot mechanical breakdowns on pumps, compressors and rotating equipment.
- Assemble and repair gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and drive components.
- I've worked on many different machines, ex. Reciprocal, centrifugal, and scroll comrpessors.
- I work well with others, leading or following instructions. I stay clear minding while under a task.
- I pick up quick, can learn on the fly
- Performed rigging and hoisting during equipment moves and replacements.
- Worked on turbines
- Can use dial indicators and rotolign to perform alignment on machinery.
Pipeliner, heavy machinery operator
Peci, progressive, Sunland, tri-parish
05.2020 - 01.2021
Oilfield Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted Helmerich & Payne rig crew with drilling floor operations and pipe handling.
- Maintained safe work areas during Helmerich & Payne land rig activities.
- Stacked, sorted, and guided drill pipe using rig tongs and elevators.
- Cleaned rig floor, equipment, and workspaces to support daily drilling work.
- Communicated hand signals and updates with derrickhand, motorhand, and driller.
Line Operator
Hunt Plywood Co
Pollock, AL
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated plywood line machinery and monitored production flow at Hunt Plywood Co.
- Adjusted line settings to maintain proper cutting, pressing, and alignment.
- Inspected plywood sheets for defects, damage, and surface quality.
Education
Grant High School
Dry Prong, LAUnion Millwright Training Program
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Precision alignment
- Dial indicators
- Rigging hoisting
- Gearbox repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Rotating equipment
- Clear communication
- Quick learner
- Laser alignment
- Motor alignment
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Precision Millwright
Universal plant services/union millwright
02.2021 - Current
Pipeliner, heavy machinery operator
Peci, progressive, Sunland, tri-parish
05.2020 - 01.2021
Oilfield Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
01.2019 - 04.2020
Line Operator
Hunt Plywood Co
10.2017 - 12.2018
Grant High School
Union Millwright Training Program