Jake Carroll
Yreka,California
Summary
Millwright with 5 years of hands-on industrial experience and 10 years of advanced welding experience in metal fabrication and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, conveyors, pumps, and production equipment. Strong background in structural, MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, fabrication, and mechanical alignment. Known for working safely, minimizing downtime, and delivering high-quality workmanship in fast-paced industrial settings.
Dedicated millwright with 5 years of experience in industrial equipment installation, alignment, and maintenance, paired with a decade of welding expertise across various techniques. Proven skills in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting enhance operational efficiency, ensuring minimal downtime. Committed to safety and quality, consistently meeting inspection standards in dynamic manufacturing settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
Shasta Forrest products
Yreka, California
08.2023 - Current
- Installed, aligned, and commissioned industrial equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and production machinery
- Performed preventive maintenance inspections to reduce equipment failure and unplanned downtime
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues involving bearings, belts, chains, couplings, shafts, and seals
- Conducted precision alignment using laser and dial indicators
- Assisted with plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and machinery relocations
- Worked closely with electricians, engineers, and production teams to ensure efficient operations
- Followed strict safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and confined space requirements
- Fabricated structural steel components, frames, guards, platforms, and custom industrial parts
- Performed MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
- Read and interpreted blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Operated fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, saws, and rollers
- Conducted fit-up, layout, and tack welding prior to final welds
- Used plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and grinders for metal preparation and finishing
- Maintained high weld quality standards meeting inspection and customer requirements
- Completed structural and production welding projects in a fast-paced shop environment
- Repaired industrial components and fabricated replacement parts to tight tolerances
- Assisted millwrights with equipment repairs, modifications, and installations
- Maintained welding equipment and ensured proper safety procedures were followed
Millwright
Eco shell
Red bluff, California
02.2022 - 08.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Tendon specialities
Red bluff, California
04.2020 - 01.2022
Education
Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta, CASkills
- Industrial Machinery Installation & Maintenance
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PMs)
- Conveyor Systems
- Gearboxes
- Motors
- Pumps
- Precision Alignment (Laser & Dial Indicator)
- Blueprint & Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Structural & Pipe Welding
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux-Core Welding
- Metal Fabrication & Layout
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Bearing Replacement & Shaft Repair
- Rigging
- Hoisting
- Equipment Moves
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Troubleshooting Mechanical Failures
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- OSHA Safety Compliance
Certification
- Weigmaster License Certification
- Forklift / Aerial Lift Certification
- Welding Certifications (AWS or Company Qualified)
- Confined Space / Rigging & Signaling
Timeline
Millwright
Shasta Forrest products
08.2023 - Current
Millwright
Eco shell
02.2022 - 08.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Tendon specialities
04.2020 - 01.2022
Mount Shasta