Koady Bennett
Decatur,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented millwright/ironworker specializing in safety compliance and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright/Ironworker
The Kelly Group
Decatur, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Installed, aligned, and repaired mechanical components for various production equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
- Optimized machinery performance by customizing and adjusting settings to match production requirements.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, leading to reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
- Improved safety standards with implementation of updated lockout/tagout procedures.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial projects.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to join metal parts securely.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within tight deadlines.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in rigging and hoisting operations to position heavy materials accurately.
- Maintained tools and equipment, enhancing overall operational efficiency on site.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Facilitated movement of heavy materials to worksite, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite, minimizing potential hazards and promoting safe working environment.
- Performed detailed inspections of ironwork to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring quality control.
- Ensured accurate alignment of structures, preventing potential long-term structural issues.
- Increased team efficiency by mentoring new ironworkers on best practices and techniques.
- Cut, positioned, and bolted down steel bars, contributing to durability of structures.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
Millwright
Alert Construction Services
Decatur, IL
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to enhance equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to install, align, and repair mechanical systems in construction projects.
- Operated hand tools and power tools safely while adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- 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.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- 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.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- 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.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Conducted detailed machinery installations, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Enhanced team communication, introducing daily briefing on maintenance schedules and priorities.
- Reduced machinery wear and tear with introduction of predictive maintenance program.
- Increased machinery lifespan by implementing rigorous schedule for parts replacement and lubrication.
- Streamlined maintenance procedures, significantly reducing repair times and minimizing disruption to production.
- Reduced energy consumption with installation of more efficient motors and drives.
- Collaborated with engineering to design modifications for machinery, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Developed maintenance database, facilitating better tracking of repairs and maintenance history.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular preventative maintenance and inspections.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
- Optimized machinery performance by customizing and adjusting settings to match production requirements.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
Millwright/Ironworker
Kelly Group
Decatur, IL
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance schedules efficiently.
- Conducted inspections to identify wear and tear on machinery, recommending necessary repairs.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and equipment handling techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance metrics.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Coordinated with manufacturers to secure necessary parts for emergency repairs, minimizing operational impact.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular equipment safety checks.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate installation of materials.
- Trained new personnel on safety protocols and proper usage of tools and equipment.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Increased lifespan of structures with application of protective coatings to prevent rust and corrosion.
- Enhanced safety on construction site by strictly adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Installed, aligned, and repaired mechanical components for various production equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, leading to reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment, enhancing overall operational efficiency on site.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Cut, positioned, and bolted down steel bars, contributing to durability of structures.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Reduced machinery wear and tear with introduction of predictive maintenance program.
- Increased machinery lifespan by implementing rigorous schedule for parts replacement and lubrication.
- Collaborated with engineering to design modifications for machinery, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Futures Unlimited
Decatur, IL03-2013
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment installation
- Heavy lifting
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Parts installation
- Machinery maintenance
- Bearing installation
- Troubleshooting
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor systems
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment Repair
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Equipment inspections
- Repair work
- Rigging techniques
- Shaft alignment
- Valve maintenance
- Industrial mechanics
- Torque specifications
- Structural welding
- Lubrication procedures
- Precision alignment
- Motor alignment
- Refinery operations
- Conveyor assembly
- Machine repair
- Parts repair
- Hand tools proficiency
- Machinery dismantling
- Mechanical alignment
- Seal replacement
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Industrial safety
Certification
Welding Certificate, The Kelly Group - 2025
Rigging Certificate, The Kelly Group - 2023
Signaling Certificate, The Kelly Group - 2023
Heavy Equipment Training Certificate, The Kelly Group - 2025
Timeline
Millwright/Ironworker
The Kelly Group
02.2025 - Current
Millwright
Alert Construction Services
10.2024 - 02.2025
Millwright/Ironworker
Kelly Group
02.2019 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Futures Unlimited