Jason Richmond
Preston
Summary
Industrial maintenance professional equipped to handle complex mechanical systems and ensure operational efficiency. Adept at troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance with strong focus on safety and quality. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers reliable results. Skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and electrical systems, with proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
PB Leiner
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures and implemented timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify areas for equipment improvement and efficiency gains.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
- Completed welding projects using MIG/TIG techniques to fabricate brackets or make structural repairs as needed during machine overhauls.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
- Enhanced safety compliance, meticulously adhering to OSHA guidelines during all maintenance activities.
- Facilitated seamless production processes by promptly responding to emergency breakdowns.
Millwright Foreman
HTH Industrial
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Led team in installation and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Coordinated workflow to optimize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Trained and mentored junior millwrights, enhancing their technical skills and safety practices.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective repair strategies to maintain equipment performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, fostering a culture of workplace safety among staff.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on machinery upgrades and process improvements.
- Trained new hires to ensure they quickly became valuable members of the team.
- Improved efficiency by maintaining and repairing machinery in a timely manner.
- Oversaw project completion on time by coordinating schedules and resources effectively.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals related to project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as engineering, operations, and procurement for seamless project execution.
- Managed a team of millwrights for increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Millwright Maintenance
Austin Industrial
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Millwright Maintenance June 2022- present Austin Industrial Clinton, Iowa Fix and repair equipment in Refinery department Perform preventive maintenance on any and all equipment Stick and tig weld carbon and stainless Fabricate guards and hangers for tank and pumps Follow all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
Cleaning Dock Lead
ADM, Artco Fleeting
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Cleaning Dock Lead June 2019 - May 2022 ADM, Artco Fleeting Camanche, Iowa Operate 100 ton link belt lattice boom crawler crane with 130 ft. boom. Oversee all operations on cleaning the dock. Direct employees of daily tasks. Manages a single section of dock area pertaining to training, quality, workmanship, productivity, recovery, sanitation, and employee practices. Ensures proper use of protective gear, safe operation of machinery, and safe use of chemical cleaning agents. Reports continuing performance and attendance issues to the supervisor. Receives and answers questions from workers pertaining to dock area processes or equipment operation. Monitors and expedites flow of materials within the dock area and makes adjustments when necessary. Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunctions. Tends or operates machines or equipment in the dock area to substitute for absentee workers. Maintains workflow records and documents as necessary. Assures compliance with all safety and dock work practices. Trains workers in equipment operation and in safety procedures. Communicates with Supervisors, and other Lead personnel any problems or concerns. Performs activities of workers supervised. Actively participates in safety policies, activities and implementations. Notify designated personnel of any environmental and safety incidents, or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and or Safety training.
Sheet Metal Foreman
Beckwith Roofing Inc
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Sheet Metal Foreman June 2016-June 2019 Beckwith Roofing Inc. Clinton, Iowa Develop and lay out patterns that use materials most efficiently, using computerized metalworking equipment to experiment with different layouts. Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications. Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills. Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets. Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary. Secure metal roof panels in place, and interlock and fasten grooved panel edges. Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse. Complete forms in accordance with company procedures. Order and dispense supplies.
Pipe Fitter/Welder
A-Lert Construction Services
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Pipe Fitter/Welder Apr 2013-Feb 2016 A-Lert Construction Services Clinton, IA Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications. Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Remove and replace worn components. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Signal crane operators that move large workpieces.
Maintenance Mechanic
Timken Drives LLC
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Maintenance Mechanic Mar 2012-Apr 2013 Timken Drives LLC Fulton, IL Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Maintenance Welder
Jacob's Construction
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Maintenance Welder Jul 2010-Mar 2012 Jacob's Construction Clinton, IA Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. Signal crane operators move large workpieces. Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies. Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, IA05-2000
Skills
- Ability Summary
- Teamwork and communication
- Industrial machinery repair
- Conveyor system maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Welding and fabrication
- Pump maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems repair
- Equipment troubleshooting
Additional Information
Additional Information
Occupational Licenses Certificates And Training
Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
PB Leiner
09.2024 - Current
Millwright Foreman
HTH Industrial
08.2023 - 09.2024
Millwright Maintenance
Austin Industrial
06.2022 - 08.2023
Cleaning Dock Lead
ADM, Artco Fleeting
06.2019 - 05.2022
Sheet Metal Foreman
Beckwith Roofing Inc
06.2016 - 06.2019
Pipe Fitter/Welder
A-Lert Construction Services
04.2013 - 02.2016
Maintenance Mechanic
Timken Drives LLC
03.2012 - 04.2013
Maintenance Welder
Jacob's Construction
07.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School