Jay Tronsdal
Bellingham
Summary
Results-driven Lead Machinist with expertise in team leadership, safety compliance, and machinery troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective training and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Machinist
BP Cherry Point Refinery
Blaine
04.2006 - Current
- Supervised teams of machinists to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Trained, directed and instructed other machinists in the repair of refinery rotating equipment and met established goals.
- Trained junior machinists in equipment operation and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement design changes and improve processes.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and coordinated timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease downtime.
- Identified and resolved machinery issues to maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to uphold performance standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines to ensure proper functioning and reliability.
- Ensured that quality control standards were met by inspecting finished repairs.
- Ensured adherence to quality control procedures throughout repair processes.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure alignment with refinery project timelines and optimize workflow.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding scheduling of jobs and delivery times.
- Dismantled and inspected refinery rotating equipment to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior machinists.
Education
Associate of Arts - John Deere Technology
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA04-1999
Skills
- Precision machining
- Lathe operation
- Manual machining
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Crane operation
- Dimensions calculations
- Technical documentation
- Production paperwork completion
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Effective communication
Timeline
Lead Machinist
BP Cherry Point Refinery
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts - John Deere Technology
Walla Walla Community College