Matthew Preston
Milton,WV
Summary
Safety-oriented millwright with several years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance and issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Millwright
Steel of West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia
02.2012 - Current
- Maintained and repaired industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented effective solutions promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production efficiency and streamline workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery to identify potential issues early.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for assembling mechanical systems effectively.
- Trained junior staff on maintenance procedures and safety practices to improve team capabilities.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacement parts.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in work area by regularly organizing and disposing of waste materials.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, reducing machinery downtime and ensuring reliability.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 667
Winfield, West Virginia
03.2004 - 02.2012
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new sections, maintaining operational integrity.
- Fabricated and assembled metal components for various industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Inspected welds and structures for quality assurance compliance, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Trained apprentices on best practices and safety protocols in boilermaking, enhancing team skill levels.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
Education
Apprenticeship
Boilermakers
03.2004 - 08.2008
Hannan High School
Ashton , WvSkills
- Machinery installation
- Machinery maintenance
- Machine repair
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Shaft alignment
- Motor alignment
- Machine alignment
- Bearing installation
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical assembly
- Rigging techniques
- System integration
- Industrial safety
References
- Andy Hall 304-812-4282
- Chris Eggleston 304-593-3657
- Jake Clay 304-840-4098
Timeline
Millwright
Steel of West Virginia
02.2012 - Current
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 667
03.2004 - 02.2012
Apprenticeship
Boilermakers
03.2004 - 08.2008
Hannan High School