Kelly Catlin
Missoula,MT
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Millwright proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Conducts direct work and preventive maintenance on industrial machines and equipment. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Manager and Planner
Roseburg Forest Products Co.
06.2000 - Current
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- 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.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts for recurring equipment failures to develop long-term corrective actions.
- Streamlined maintenance processes through effective organization of tools, parts inventory, and work orders.
- Estimated time and materials for projects to assist management in making informed decisions on project budgets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement efficient systems and processes in the facility.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, facilitating prompt service calls when specialized expertise was required.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Line Technician
Missoula International Airport
02.1992 - 06.2000
- Enhanced equipment lifespan through timely inspections of machinery for wear and tear, ensuring optimal performance.
- Increased production rates by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a time-sensitive manner.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, contributing to comprehensive asset management strategies.
- Reduced errors with thorough quality assurance checks.
- Upheld environmental standards through proper disposal of hazardous materials according to prescribed protocols.
- Showcased versatility by swiftly adapting to changes in technology or equipment specifications as required.
- Sustained peak machinery performance levels with expert calibration adjustments as necessary.
- Contributed to project success by installing, testing, and commissioning new equipment as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butte High School
Butte, MT05.1988
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Fabrication
- Welding expertise
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Parts Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Equipment Repair
- Work Planning
Timeline
Millwright Manager and Planner
Roseburg Forest Products Co.
06.2000 - Current
Line Technician
Missoula International Airport
02.1992 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Butte High School
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