George Graham
Red Creek,NY
Summary
To obtain a welder/maintenance position.
Industrious Maintenance Mechanic looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Skilled at inspecting machinery and structures for any damages, defects or malfunctions. Proficient in performing both preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic A
Oswego County Department of Soil Waste
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintenance of Hydraulic pumps, replacing and Rebuilding Hydraulic cylinders
- Maintenance and all welding on the boiler and Steam Turbine
- All electrical and Plumbing repair inside the powerhouse
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Welder / Foreman
Boilermakers Union Local 175
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Assembling new boilers and maintaining boilers in nuclear power plants, oil refineries, and coal burners
- Stick, Tig, and Mig welding on heavy wall tubes/plates
- Cutting/burning with torches and plasma cutters
- Assisting with heavy picks with crane operators
- Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing terms for materials acquisition.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Construction Foreman
Burger Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
- New and old construction
- Building garages, pole barns, additions, and roofing
- Pouring concrete pads
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
Welder
Copper Custom Canv
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Fabricating aluminum frame awnings and boat tops
- Mig welding on aluminum frame awnings
Education
MOST Boilermaker - Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization, and Training, Scaffold Erection and Dismantling Student Course, Steel Erection and Rigging Fundamentals Student Course
06.2010
OSHA - 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course
05.2010
MOST Boilermaker - Welding Test for Heavy Wall Tubes and Plates
07.2009
High School Diploma -
Oswego Central School District
06.2004
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tool use
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pump maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical expertise
- MIG welding
- Precision measuring tools
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Hydraulic system repair
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic A
Oswego County Department of Soil Waste
04.2023 - 11.2024
Construction Foreman
Burger Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
Welder / Foreman
Boilermakers Union Local 175
01.2007 - 01.2023
Welder
Copper Custom Canv
01.2004 - 01.2007
OSHA - 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course
MOST Boilermaker - Welding Test for Heavy Wall Tubes and Plates
High School Diploma -
Oswego Central School District
MOST Boilermaker - Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization, and Training, Scaffold Erection and Dismantling Student Course, Steel Erection and Rigging Fundamentals Student Course
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