Jaxson Damron
Lavalette,WV
Summary
Dynamic Millwright with extensive experience at UBC Local Union 1090, excelling in welding fabrication and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record of enhancing machinery performance through precise alignment and preventive maintenance. Recognized for strong teamwork and commitment to safety, consistently achieving timely repairs and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
UBC Local Union 1090
08.2024 - Current
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
- Performed Welder repairs on numerous different types of equipment and machinery in Steel Mills, Paper Mills and Power plants
Marine Service Technician
The Great Outdoors Marine
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Supported team members during high-pressure situations, contributing to a positive work atmosphere that led to increased productivity.
- Achieved timely repairs and maintenance for clients by adhering to strict schedules and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Enhanced vessel performance by conducting thorough inspections and diagnostics on marine engines and systems.
- Safeguarded company assets by maintaining an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices in waste disposal and chemical usage.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing expert troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues on various vessels.
- Completed diagnosis and repairs of marine engines and drive transmissions.
Machinist
Queens Machine Shop
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Performed welding repairs on coal mining and steel mill equipment
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Advanced Welding Technology
Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center
Huntington, WV12-2026
Skills
- Welding Fabrication
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machinery maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Blueprint reading
- Structural welding
- Precision alignment
- Machinery dismantling
- Machinery assembly
- Fusing and cutting
- Rigging techniques
Certification
- Fall Protection Training Certificate – OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour - OSHA Training Institute.
- Lockout/Tagout Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Welding Certifications (Various, e.g., AWS Certified Welder) - American Welding Society.
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Mobil Elevating Work Platforms Operator Qualification CITF
- Millwright 16 Hour Safety CITF
- Smart Mark CITF
Timeline
Millwright
UBC Local Union 1090
08.2024 - Current
Machinist
Queens Machine Shop
03.2024 - 07.2024
Marine Service Technician
The Great Outdoors Marine
11.2020 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Advanced Welding Technology
Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center
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