John McClain
Ada
Summary
Professional millwright with strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Possesses solid track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Key skills include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Dependable and capable of meeting demands of dynamic work environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
GEM Industrial- Synovus Oil Refinery
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Rebuild repair pumps, compressors and perform preventative maintenance at multiple locations as needed
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
Millwright
Worley Industrial Services
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Worked on rotating equipment, conveyors compressors, elevators, rolls mills, turbines, pump center, fugal barrel, reciprocating compressors gear boxes.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
Service Mechanic
Best One Tire & Service
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Saved customers money with cost-effective repair solutions that maintained vehicle performance levels without sacrificing quality or safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnoses of mechanical issues.
- Maintained fleets of semi trailers for MLS venture logistics at several locations
- Evaluated vehicle systems and components to identify functionality issues and troubleshoot failures.
- Ensured proper documentation of all repairs, adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements for recordkeeping purposes.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections and routine service.
- Reduced vehicle downtime for clients with prompt repair services.
Farm Hand
Henry Farms
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of anything necessary for successful farm operation.
Truck Mechanic
Schnieder National
08.2007 - 03.2016
- Performed maintenance on a rotating fleet of 600 semi trailers and a fleet of 45 trucks out of a mobile service truck in several areas.
- Performed routine oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements, repaired trailer roofs & bodies, wheel bearings, airline air, brake chambers, and all other general repairs as part of regular truck maintenance schedules; preventing costly damage or accidents due to wear-and-tear over time.
- Expertly performed electrical system diagnostics and repairs; ensuring truck safety and reliability through proactive attention to potential issues.
Mechanic
Allen County RTA
04.2005 - 10.2007
- Worked on fleet of 10 city buses and maintained a fleet of 40 full size transit vans.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Education
No Degree - Auto Diesel
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OHHigh School Diploma -
Ada High School
Ada, OH05-2004
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment installation
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
Millwright
GEM Industrial- Synovus Oil Refinery
06.2024 - Current
Millwright
Worley Industrial Services
02.2019 - 06.2024
Service Mechanic
Best One Tire & Service
01.2018 - 03.2019
Farm Hand
Henry Farms
03.2016 - 01.2018
Truck Mechanic
Schnieder National
08.2007 - 03.2016
Mechanic
Allen County RTA
04.2005 - 10.2007
No Degree - Auto Diesel
University of Northwestern Ohio
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
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