George McKenzie
Hazlehurst,GA
Summary
Safety-oriented Millwright with more than 6 years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance and issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Millwright
Beasley forest products
Hazlehurst, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained, serviced, and repaired industrial machinery and equipment.
- Inspected, diagnosed, and troubleshot malfunctions in mechanical systems.
- Conducted periodic maintenance on production machines to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Performed welding operations such as arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, soldering.
- Installed new or modified mechanical components or assemblies according to specifications.
- Assembled and disassembled complex machinery and equipment according to blueprints or other diagrams.
- Replaced defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing duties in the shop area.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for repair works when necessary.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts needed for daily operations.
- Trained staff members on proper operation techniques and safety protocols associated with specific machinery.
- Diagnosed problems by using various testing devices including oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
- Assisted in installation projects for new machines and equipment setup within the facility.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
Welder/Maintenance Millwright
JM Miles Construction
Baxley, GA
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications and establish work procedures.
Education
Welding And Joining Technology - Welding Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
Hazlehurst, GA05-2033
Industrial Systems Technology - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
Jesup, GASkills
- Equipment Installation
- Bearing maintenance
- Valve repair
- Fastener Selection
- Machine repair
- Industrial Equipment
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Seal replacement
- Gearbox Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Motor Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Parts Installation
- Safety Compliance
- Safety Procedures
- Diagram and schematic knowledge
- Issue and problem resolution
- Mechanical tool usage
- Repair work
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Fusing and cutting
- Structural welding
- Machinery Maintenance
- Parts repair
- Equipment Inspections
- Coupling installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fabrication
- Motor Alignment
- Electrical controls
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lubrication Procedures
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Power Tool Operation
- Welding expertise
- Equipment set up
- Gearbox knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Power Tools Operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Industrial Mechanics
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Fall protection
- lift certs
- welding certs
- high voltage cert
- AC/DC Certs
Timeline
Lead Millwright
Beasley forest products
01.2024 - Current
Welder/Maintenance Millwright
JM Miles Construction
11.2018 - 01.2024
Welding And Joining Technology - Welding Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
Industrial Systems Technology - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
- Fall protection
- lift certs
- welding certs
- high voltage cert
- AC/DC Certs
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