Jason Rataczak
local 1693
Highland,IN
31
years of professional experience
Focused Millwright proudly offering a strong work ethic and more than 15 years of expertise interpreting blueprints and job specifications. Adaptable worker building and dismantling equipment. Offering exceptional safety skills and willing to work as part of a talented team or independently.
Work History
Machinist
4 Years 4 Months- Fabricated precision components and manual machines for rotating equipment and piping systems.
- Inspected finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify BP specification compliance.
- Maintained lathes, mills, and grinders through routine adjustments, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
- Interpreted technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to execute accurate machining assignments.
Millwright Journeyman
19 Years 9 Months- 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.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 30,000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
- 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.
- proficient in reading micrometers, (inside and outside).
- experienced in using laser alignment tool, (rotalign).
- installed and serviced Magnetic couplings
Mechanic
5 Years 6 Months- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Service Technician/Installer Service Specialist
8 Months- Worked with team members to install and maintain equipment.
- Repaired equipment with new parts and replaced inoperable items.
- installed/repaired 2 and 4 post hydraulic lifts.
Mechanic
4 Years 4 Months- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- ASE Certified in Chassis and brakes.
- Wheel Alignment specialist, (Hunter equipment).
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Machinery assembly
Safety procedures
Parts repair
Diagram and schematic knowledge
Mechanical tool usage
Blueprint interpretation
Equipment troubleshooting
Blueprint reading
Refinery operations
Power tools operation
Machinery dismantling
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Machinist
British Petroleum
2022.06 - CurrentRead More
Millwright Journeyman
local 1693
2007.01 - CurrentRead More
Mechanic
Art Hill Auto Group
2001.03 - 2006.09Read More
Service Technician/Installer Service Specialist
Bob Hill sales and service
1999.11 - 2000.07Read More
Mechanic
Midwest Auto Repair
1995.06 - 1999.10Read More
Highland High School
High School Diploma
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