J.B. DeGrassa III
Texas City,Tx
Summary
Industrious Journeyman Millwright possessing expertise in Mechanical Maintenance. Hardworking and driven with over 10 years of experience. Skilled at repairing pumps, turbines, recip compressors, motors, agitators and various equipment with training in use.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright Technician
S.E.S Global, LLC.
10.2020 - Current
- Complete overhaul of steam turbines, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, generators, speed increasing/reduction gears, couplings, and shaft alignment
- Perform inspections, major, combustion, minor, hot gas, borescope
- Ability to take precision measurements and attention to detail
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques
- Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment.
Lead Maintenance Tech
Sierra Pacific Industries, LLC.
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, handling equipment and machinery for all phases of pipe manufacturing
- Installation and repair of existing equipment
- Rebuilding hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Planning, scheduling repairs and PMs with production to minimize downtime.
Mechanical Maintenance
Ingenia Polymers
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts and conveyor systems
- Install automatic grease systems
- Troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Mentored junior engineers and technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices for effective mechanical maintenance procedures.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices for mechanical maintenance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements for increased productivity.
Millwright/Fabrication Welder
Tampa Tank
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Fit, fabricate, weld
- Selected material and tool supplies for tank welding
- Performed welding in vertical, overhead and horizontal positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Millwright Journeyman
Material Handling Systems
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Fit, fabricate, weld
- Install catwalks, stairs, rails, conveyor systems from prints
- Read mechanical drawings.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery, ensuring proper setup and alignment for optimal performance.
- Implemented efficient work practices to ensure minimal disruption of production activities during maintenance or repair tasks.
- Continuously updated professional skills through participation in training seminars, workshops, and trade shows related to the millwright industry.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Zamtek Perfect Solutions
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Weld Aluminum and Carbon parts and pieces
- Assign work and give detailed instructions on how to weld parts.
- Coordinated effectively with cross-functional teams during shutdowns or major repairs, optimizing productivity during critical periods while minimizing overall downtime.
- Assisted in reducing downtime by implementing effective maintenance schedules and protocols.
- Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following equipment failures, helping to develop long-term solutions that minimized future incidents.
Millwright/Pump Tech
Reliable Pumps Inc.
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Weld parts using various welding techniques
- Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units.
- 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.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
Millwright Welder
JSW Steel
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Processing work orders, planning out work and determining tools and equipment usage
- Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
Education
Studies in shielded metal arc welding (Stick) (MIG) -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12.2015
General Studies - GED -
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MS01.2011
Skills
- Motor Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Gearbox Maintenance
- Industrial Equipment
- Valve repair
- Bearing maintenance
- Precision Alignment
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Heavy machinery
- Predictive Maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Vibration analysis
Certification
- TWIC Card / Basic Plus
- Confined Space Training
- AWS / SMAW / FCAW / GMAW
- Fall Protection Training Certificate – OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.
- [State] Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 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.
- OSHA Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Millwright Technician
S.E.S Global, LLC.
10.2020 - Current
Lead Maintenance Tech
Sierra Pacific Industries, LLC.
10.2019 - 10.2020
Mechanical Maintenance
Ingenia Polymers
07.2017 - 10.2019
Millwright/Fabrication Welder
Tampa Tank
04.2017 - 07.2017
Millwright Journeyman
Material Handling Systems
06.2016 - 12.2016
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Zamtek Perfect Solutions
08.2015 - 07.2016
Millwright/Pump Tech
Reliable Pumps Inc.
08.2014 - 07.2015
Millwright Welder
JSW Steel
01.2013 - 08.2014
Studies in shielded metal arc welding (Stick) (MIG) -
College of The Mainland
General Studies - GED -
Wayne County High School
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