James Barr
Monterey,TN
Summary
Adaptable Millwright with safety-driven mentality and ability to both build and dismantle machinery. Hard worker with great personality and over 7 years of interpreting drawings and specifications. Focused worker promoting an excellent attendance record and knowledgeable in equipment planning and analysis. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of mechanics, safety, and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the power generation industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Millwright
Atlantic Plant Maintenance
Pasadena, TX
11.2015 - Current
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Connected power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and tested units to evaluate mechanical operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery on regular basis to reduce downtime.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $50,000,000.
- Collaborated with engineering to achieve better results of machinery performance through new technologies and materials.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Used Hytorcs, Ith, Riverhawk and other various hydraulic lifting and tensioning tools to safely align and tighten equipment and machinery.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Millwright Journeyman
Barnhart Crane
Oak Ridge , TN
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $150,000,000.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to 100% accuracy.
- Worked closely with other crafts, contractors and vendors to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Safely used various tools, including hytorcs, hammers and forklifts, to complete the projects with 0 safety incidents.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Millwright Journeyman
International Industrial Contracting Corporation
Sterling Heights, MI
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
- Safely used various tools, including blow torches, hammers and rigging, resulting in 0 accidents.
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment weighing over 20,000 pounds, using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Quickly troubleshoot machinery problems and suggest accurate repairs.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
Millwright Apprentice
Siemens Energy
Manchester, NH
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment weighing over 180,000 pounds, using blueprints and schematics.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $60,000,000.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery on regular basis to reduce downtime.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Millwright Apprentice
Colburn Construction
Jasper, AL
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment weighing over 10,000 pounds, using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $3,000,000
- Safely used various tools, including blow torches, hammers and rotary cutting tools.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Cumberland County High School
Crossville, TNSkills
- Safety use and adherence
- Productivity
- Parts installation/ Repair work
- Diagnostic techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Machinery installation
- Equipment set up/ Categorization
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Malfunction diagnosis/ Troubleshooting
- Complex technical plan reading
- Crane use
- Leadership
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Joined Millwright apprenticeship program graduating to Journeyman June of 2019.
- Completed dozens of projects with 100% customer satisfaction.
- Attended Journeyman Leadership training at the Las Vegas training center.
Certification
- Certified rigger
- Forklift operator
- FME
- Aerial lift
- Gas and steam turbine
Timeline
Millwright Journeyman
Barnhart Crane
05.2019 - 09.2019
Millwright Journeyman
International Industrial Contracting Corporation
06.2017 - 12.2020
Millwright Apprentice
Siemens Energy
02.2017 - 05.2019
Journeyman Millwright
Atlantic Plant Maintenance
11.2015 - Current
Millwright Apprentice
Colburn Construction
11.2014 - 06.2015
Cumberland County High School