Ivan Prairie
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Maintenance Millwright / Professional Welder with strong detail-oriented experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery
and mechanical equipment. Skilled in reading blueprints, troubleshooting complex systems, and performing preventative maintenance to
minimize downtime. Adept at using variety of tools and equipment, ensuring all tasks are completed in timely and precise manner. Bringing solid
work ethic and comprehensive knowledge to the maintenance roll on the job site.
Highly skilled heavy equipment operator with extensive experience in operating and maintaining wide range of machinery, including bulldozers,
excavators, tractors, forklifts and loaders. Ensuring safe and efficient site operations by adhering to safety protocols and performing routine
equipment inspections and repairs. Conscientious and diligent in approach, always striving to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
demonstrating strong commitment to delivering consistent results in earth moving operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Setterpoint Development
12.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and
grading tasks efficiently on construction sites. - Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators,
tractors and loaders to move earth and materials in
construction projects. - Exhibited excellent hand-eye coordination when maneuvering
large machines in tight spaces. - Performed routine maintenance on heavy equipment
including lubricating parts, changing filters and refilling fluids. - Operated heavy equipment to clear debris, grade surfaces,
and spread soil. - Maintained equipment, making emergency adjustments, and
assisting with minor / major repairs as necessary. - Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project
progress and any operational challenges encountered. - Utilized equipment controls skillfully to execute precise
movements for complex projects, ensuring quality outcomes. - Utilized advanced skills in welding, grinding and cutting
techniques to fabricate custom metal products for machinery
as needed. - Interpreted blueprints, drawings and specifications.
- Installed fabricated replacement parts in mechanisms,
machines and equipment. - Used hand drill and saw machine to cut required
measurements of materials when assisting with construction
projects. - Performed carpentry work such as framing, drywall
installation, and trimming operating power tools and hand
tools safely and efficiently. - Measured, marked, and recorded distances across or
between points for surveying new lots.
Millwright
A-Lert Construction
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Conducted routine maintenance on mechanical systems to
minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency. - Installed and repaired machinery components, ensuring
compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. - Diagnosed mechanical failures using systematic approaches, contributing to effective problem resolution strategies.
- Performed preventative maintenance on production
machinery, including lubrication of bearings and gears. - Disassembled malfunctioning equipment, identified the
source of failure, replaced or repaired worn parts and re-
assembled components. - Fabricated new parts for machines when necessary by cutting metal with a torch or saw.
- Followed OSHA standards while working around hazardous materials.
- Developed sketches or drawings to coordinate proposed
modifications. - Replaced defective parts of machine, and adjusted
clearances, and alignment of moving parts. - Welded, repaired, and fabricated equipment or machinery.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute
precise welds on various materials. - Conducted routine inspections of welds to maintain quality
standards and identify defects. - Proficient in using welding machines and tools such as MIG,
TIG, stick welders, plasma cutters and oxy-acetylene torches to fabricate steel parts. - Demonstrated strong problem solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during the fabrication process.
- Developed jigs or fixtures as needed to ensure proper
alignment of fabricated parts during the welding process. - Repaired worn parts on equipment by cutting out sections
with a torch before welding replacement pieces into place. - Operated metal shaping, straightening and bending
machines, such as brakes, and shears.
Fabrication Welder
Groundshakers V-Twin
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed repairs to
maintain optimal vehicle performance and safety. - Maintained a clean and organized work area.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with new components.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on motorcycles.
including oil changes, brake jobs, tire replacements. - Replaced other parts, such as headlights, handlebar, gasoline, and oil tanks, and exhaust pipes / mufflers.
- Mounted, balanced, changed, or checked condition, or
pressure of tires. - Custom fabricated unique tools to enhance the efficiency of
workflow on difficult / lengthy tasks and jobs. - Utilized specialized tools such as air wrenches, impact drivers and torque wrenches to complete repairs.
- Hammered out dents and bent in frames when out of
alignment and utilized welding processes such as Mig and Tig to weld tears and breaks on gas tanks, frames, and fenders. - Custom fabricated accessories on motorcycles such as
brackets, frame attachments, mounting plates, and other
inquiries according to customer demand. - Fabricated storage units such as drawers, roof racks, engine
stands, tire racks, and heavy duty shelving for optimal
housing capabilities of parts and tools. - Utilized hand tools such as hammers, grinders and saws for
cutting, shaping and finishing metal pieces prior to welding
operations. - Cut and shaped metal components to specified dimensions
using hand and power tools. - Fabricated components from blueprints or sketches according to established procedures and standards.
- Identified potential issues in fabrication processes and
implemented solutions to streamline operations effectively.
Education
Diploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL01-2020
Skills
- Fabrication and structural welding
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Mechanical parts replacement
- Conveyer systems knowledge
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Pipefitting and mathematics
- Hydraulic systems knowledge
- Attention to detail and precision measuring
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Safety procedures and OSHA compliance
- Valid driver's license
- Project management and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Industrial machinery maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation (bulldozer, excavator, forklift, and tractor)
- Torch cutting and shaping (plasma and acetylene)
- Mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair
- Aluminum, Stainless steel, Cast iron, and Carbon steel welding
- Welding techniques (Stick, MIG, TIG, and Flux core)
- Earthmoving operations and land clearing techniques
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Setterpoint Development
12.2022 - Current
Millwright
A-Lert Construction
11.2020 - 10.2022
Fabrication Welder
Groundshakers V-Twin
08.2017 - 05.2019
Diploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School