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George Thrift

Yulee,United States

Summary

In 8 years experience I have acquired a wide variety of knowledge from residential construction and HVAC installation to industrial maintenance where I started as a production employee an worked into a maintenance promotion and became a lead mechanic overseeing the scheduled work on shift which may entail anything from replacing a high pressure ink pump to overseeing the whole disassembly and reassembly of the paper machine.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Machinist Mechanic

Trident Refit Facility
Kingsland, GA
04.2021 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
  • Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.
  • Consistently exceeded work expectations by utilizing welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgic knowledge.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
  • Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts.
  • Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
  • Overhauled valves in accordance with maintenance procedure
  • Performed high pressure test on valves using a high pressure hydrostatic test stand
  • Category 3 crane qualified
  • Perform maintenance right the first time to ensure quality and time return of components to submarine
  • Work alongside quality assurance to ensure the quality assembly of detrimental components
  • Attend weekly safety meetings to constantly strive for a safe operating workplace
  • Properly dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals used on jobs
  • Disassembled and reassembled valves and pumps using blue prints and technical drawings
  • Oversaw the assembly and testing of valves working along side apprentices



Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Packaging Corporation Of America
Jacksonville , FL
04.2016 - 03.2021
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees.
  • Facilitated repair and testing of control valve, industrial isolation valves and actuators to prevent malfunction and support longevity.
  • Installed, inspected and tested electric meters, relays and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies using hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Over saw and hands on helped with the repairs of paper machines
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Halted production line in case of major non-compliance of specifications, standards or quality discovered during inspection process.
  • Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
  • Measured parts with rulers, calipers and micrometers to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Manufactured piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
  • Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Decreased necessary training time by updating and overhauling training program.
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
  • Oversaw machine operation and assembly personnel for compliance and adequacy.
  • Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for industrial work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.

HVAC-Service Technician

Evergreen Heating & Air
Fernandina Beach, FL
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Tested capacitors, transistors and transformers for proper continuity and resistance.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.
  • Diagnosed faults in electrical and mechanical components to return units to full operating capacity within 24 hours of maintenance request.
  • Configured thermostat settings on multiple units to minimize condenser workloads and reduce operating costs.
  • Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
  • Soldered and rewired internal electrical components of air handlers and condensers.
  • Responded to average 15 service calls every week for both residential and commercial customers.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
  • Communicated with supervisors to gather system malfunctions symptoms and locations for diagnosis and correction.
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
  • Adjusted original installation plan and reviewed installations for compliance with local codes and good operating practices.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Applied knowledge of standard equipment and manufacturer repair guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Yulee High School
Yulee, FL
02.2016

Skills

I would like to note that I am a very fast learner with 8 years of industrial and residential construction and industrial maintenance management experience I have been the guy doing the work and the leader over seeing and certifying the work I show up to work with a questioning attitude and a willingness to always learn from my senior supervisors I would like to also dually note I am in possession of a security clearance and I am a OUPV coast guard regulated Captain and operator of vessels of 50 ft or less in length with 8 years experience

Certification

USCG OUPV Captain

Category 3 crane qualified

Secret Security Clearance

Qualified MHE operator



Affiliations

Tommy Clay Evergreen Heating & Air (owner) 904-556-4709



Jonathan McGee Packaging Corporation Of America Maintenance superintendent 904-463-1997



Drew Thrift NAVFAC 912-337-9954


Timeline

Machinist Mechanic

Trident Refit Facility
04.2021 - Current

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Packaging Corporation Of America
04.2016 - 03.2021

HVAC-Service Technician

Evergreen Heating & Air
03.2014 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Yulee High School

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