John Mucha
DeMotte,IN
Summary
Dedicated millwright foreman with a strong background in welding and fabrication, specializing in mechanical system installation and maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams, train apprentices, and enhance operational efficiency through effective project management and collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Foreman
Millwright Local 1076
Merrillville, Indiana
08.2019 - Current
- Directed and supervised a team of millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of industrial machinery.
- Supervised installation and maintenance of mechanical systems in various industrial settings.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and ensure timely project completion.
- Trained apprentices on safety protocols and operational procedures for machinery.
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of machinery by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify equipment issues, facilitating prompt repairs and minimizing downtime.
- Conducted daily inspections to identify potential problems with machinery before they became major issues.
- Resolved technical problems by diagnosing machinery failures and troubleshooting effectively.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and regulations during all operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to resolve design or operational issues quickly.
- Performed welding operations during machine installations or repairs.
- Participated in root cause analysis activities after failures occurred in order to prevent future occurrences.
- Disassembled faulty machines for diagnosis purposes prior to making repairs.
- Created detailed progress reports for management, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making.
- Analyzed complex mechanical systems in order to develop cost-effective solutions for repair or replacement of components as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on machines to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Welder
Regional Truck Equipment
Villa Park, Illinois
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Installed and maintained snow plows, salt spreaders, service bodies, dump bodies, trailer hitches, and hydraulics to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Connected and installed electronic modules and wiring systems to enhance functionality during vehicle assembly.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placements.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
Production Welder
Chicago Blower
07.2016 - 09.2017
JM Construction
10.2014 - 07.2016
- All aspects of home and business remodeling and repair.
TIG Welder, Stainless and Aluminum
Tasso Metals
03.2015 - 06.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Maac Machinery
11.2014 - 02.2015
Sub-contractor
Self Employed
07.2012 - 10.2014
- All aspects of removal and installation of numerous flooring options-tile, carpet, laminate, hardwood, as well as various installation of sub-floorings.
Laborer
G. Porter Masonry
Saint Charles, Illinois
04.2006 - 12.2011
- Meeting the demands of twenty bricklayers, anticipating the materials needed to perform their craft in a timely and efficient manner while upholding OSHA standards.
- Cleaned up job site, secured scaffolding and materials and prepared for the next day's area of construction.
- Union Laborer, Fox Valley Local 582
- Mixed mortar and concrete for various building applications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained clean and organized job site for safety compliance.
Diagnostics Technician
AJR International Incorporated
Elmhurst
07.2004 - 06.2005
auto technician
Oil Express
09.2003 - 07.2004
Service Technician and driver
Seamless Gutter Corporation
Lombard
07.2003 - 09.2003
- Removal and installation of gutter systems of homes and businesses, transportation of employees and materials to job sites, as well as cleaning the job site and disposing of materials in a responsible manner.
Laborer
G Porter Masonry
05.2001 - 10.2001
sales
Sports Authority
Downers Grove, IL
09.2000 - 01.2001
Education
Welding Certificate -
College of DuPage
05-2016
High school courses -
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park, ILSkills
- Welding Inspection and Testing
- AWS Sense 1 Certified
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
- SMAW Carbon Plate
- GMAW Carbon Plate
- GTAW Carbon Plate
- GTAW Stainless Steel
- GTAW Aluminum
- Blueprint Reading
- Weld Safety
- Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation
- American Welding Society Sense 1 SMAW Certified 2G and 3G with 7018 Electrode
- SMAW Welding
- Oxyfuel Welding
- Tig Welding
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Can read Weld Symbols and Blueprints
- Surface prep and painting
- Applying Duracoat
- Mig welding
- Milling
- Fabrication
- Automotive diagnostics
- Construction trade
- Metal work
- Hands on experience in construction projects
- Large collection of own tools
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Root cause analysis
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment installation
- Rigging techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Precision alignment
- Hydraulic systems
References
Available upon request.
Special Skills And Hobbies
- American Welding Society Sense 1 SMAW Certified 2G and 3G with 7018 Electrode.
- SMAW Welding, Oxyfuel Welding, Tig Welding, Stainless Steel and Aluminum.
- Can read Weld Symbols and Blueprints.
- Experience in surface prep and painting, applying Duracoat, mig welding, milling and fabrication.
- Training and experience in automotive diagnostics as well as the construction trade, metal work and fabrication.
- Hands-on experience in most construction projects and a large collection of personal tools.
- Avid sportsman involved in various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, ice fishing and anything that involves the outdoors.
Other Education
Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, IL, Technology Center of DuPage, collision repair/auto body, two years
Timeline
Millwright Foreman
Millwright Local 1076
08.2019 - Current
Welder
Regional Truck Equipment
09.2017 - 07.2019
Production Welder
Chicago Blower
07.2016 - 09.2017
TIG Welder, Stainless and Aluminum
Tasso Metals
03.2015 - 06.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Maac Machinery
11.2014 - 02.2015
JM Construction
10.2014 - 07.2016
Sub-contractor
Self Employed
07.2012 - 10.2014
Laborer
G. Porter Masonry
04.2006 - 12.2011
Diagnostics Technician
AJR International Incorporated
07.2004 - 06.2005
auto technician
Oil Express
09.2003 - 07.2004
Service Technician and driver
Seamless Gutter Corporation
07.2003 - 09.2003
Laborer
G Porter Masonry
05.2001 - 10.2001
sales
Sports Authority
09.2000 - 01.2001
Welding Certificate -
College of DuPage
High school courses -
Willowbrook High School