Jerry Powell
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Adept Millwright with extensive experience at Roseburg Forest Products Co., excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance production efficiency and workplace safety, mentoring junior staff and fostering strong vendor relationships. Skilled in equipment installation and preventive maintenance, significantly reducing downtime.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Willamette Falls Paper Company
11.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Millwright, Lead Millwright, Millwright Appentice,Oiler
Roseburg Forest Products Co.
09.1989 - 11.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, facilitating prompt service calls when specialized expertise was required.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, leading to reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
Education
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR06.2016
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Installation
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Millwright
Willamette Falls Paper Company
11.2022 - 08.2024
Millwright, Lead Millwright, Millwright Appentice,Oiler
Roseburg Forest Products Co.
09.1989 - 11.2022
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Umpqua Community College
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