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Jonathan Ainsworth

Bay Springs,MS

Summary

Accomplished mechanic and maintenance technician with over fifteen years of experience in a variety of roles. I also served in the US Army for six years where i held the rank of SGT. I have deployed to Iraq where i supervised a number of soldiers in a wide variety of situations. I am a very hard working, determined and dedicated individual who is also a very quick learner.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Millwright

Georgia Pacific
Taylorsville,MS
09.2019 - 03.2024
  • Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Upgraded outdated machinery components to improve reliability, extending the lifespan of essential equipment.
  • Delivered timely emergency repairs to minimize production disruptions, swiftly identifying issues and implementing solutions.
  • Served as night shift call catcher where I responded to any equipment issues, troubleshooting and making necessary repairs and returning equipment back to operational status in a timely manner.
  • Searched and located parts as needed and kept log of those used as well as provided end of shift reports for Mill Leasership.
  • Attended numerous safety classes and performed every job in a safe manner.

Maintenance Technician

Howard Industries Inc
Laurel, MS
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Performed maintenance and upkeep on a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment used in the building of all types of transformers.
  • Performed numerous duties from every day monitoring and upkeep, troubleshooting down equipment and making necessary repairs to complete rebuilds on a variety of presses, shears and cut off machines in the plant.
  • Provided monthly oil and lube reports on equipment and kept all service records up to date.
  • Moved to Laser and Robotic mechanical support and worked night shift alone keeping all metal fabrication equipment running to keep production moving at required pace.

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

MATES
Camp Shelby, MS
10.2009 - 01.2013

Performed all types of maintenance, from general services to complete overhauls, on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment for the US  Army.

  • Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to stay able to respond promptly to issues.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs in a safe and accurate manner.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.

Floorhand and Derrickhand

Workover Specialties
Laurel, MS
03.2009 - 10.2009
  • Operated all types of equipment on the floor of a workover rig used in the oil production industry.
  • Helped keep rig clean and fully operationable.
  • Performed all derrickhand duties from working on tubing board and rod basket to keeping pumps operationable.
  • Operated rig when the operator was absent,

Engineer

THOR Engine and Pump Repair
Heidelberg, MS
02.2004 - 12.2008
  • Performed monthly services on over 100 rental engines.
  • Maintained paperwork and service records on all of our rental engines.
  • Completely rebuilt a wide variety of engines and pumps used in the oil industry.
  • Worked on a variety of types of diesel and natural gas engines as well as all types of water and oil transfer pumps.

Floorhand and Derrickhand

Lee & Lee Services
Laurel, MS
01.2003 - 02.2004
  • Operated all types of equipment used on the floor of a workover rig.
  • Helped keep rig clean and operationable.
  • Performed all derrickhand duties on a workover rig.
  • Operated workover rig when the operator was absent.

Education

Heidelberg Academy
Heidelberg, MS
2002

Skills

  • Positive learning process
  • Excellent communication
  • Quick learner
  • Training and development
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Hard worker

Affiliations

  • Attended a number of maintenance schools through the military, from light wheel mechanic and engine maintenance and rebuild courses to radar repair and rebuild courses to name a few.

Timeline

Maintenance Millwright

Georgia Pacific
09.2019 - 03.2024

Maintenance Technician

Howard Industries Inc
03.2018 - 09.2019

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

MATES
10.2009 - 01.2013

Floorhand and Derrickhand

Workover Specialties
03.2009 - 10.2009

Engineer

THOR Engine and Pump Repair
02.2004 - 12.2008

Floorhand and Derrickhand

Lee & Lee Services
01.2003 - 02.2004

Heidelberg Academy
Jonathan Ainsworth