Joshua A. Bailey
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Mechanic and Plant Operator with a proven track record of efficiently servicing and repairing equipment. Skilled in diagnosing issues, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring the continuous and safe operation of machinery and processes. Seeking a secure and rewarding career opportunity that offers stability and a path for professional growth and advancement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Ingevity
04.2018 - Current
- Clean and lubricate parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Respond immediately to mechanical breakdowns and develop timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Use problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Repaired and replaced pumps and valves.
- Performed laser alignment on pumps, gearboxes, and motors.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
Chemical Plant Operator/Shipper
Ingevity
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
- Monitored recording instruments, flow meters and panel lights to listen for warning signals.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
Sawfiler
Georgia-Pacific
01.2009 - 02.2015
- Sharpen and maintain various types of saw blades and equipment.
- Monitored machines and grinding wheels during operation and use to assess functionality and maintain safety.
- Finished projects by filing surfaces to achieve smooth edges and meet tolerances outlined in company quality standards.
- Inspected, felt and measured workpieces to meet surfaces and dimensions specifications.
- Repaired machines according to preventive maintenance schedules or to resolve emergency events and return service.
- Monitored machine operations to determine adjustments and stop machines when problems occurred.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School
DeRidder, LA05.2004
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Hand and Power Tool Proficiency
- Equipment Repair
- Documentation and Reporting
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Proficiency
- Sample Collecting
- System Monitoring
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvements
- Vast mechanical knowledge
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Ingevity
04.2018 - Current
Chemical Plant Operator/Shipper
Ingevity
02.2015 - 04.2018
Sawfiler
Georgia-Pacific
01.2009 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School