Matthew Szczepanski
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Safety-oriented Millwright with more than 22 years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance, issue troubleshooting, and collaborating with my team and company. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment. Motivated leader in my industry who is outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Millwright
Mosiac
Riverview, FL
01.2013 - Current
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Operated heavy equipment as necessary Dump-truck, skid steer pay-loader, Tell-handler, cranes 9t carry deck to 100t all-terrain swing cap, High reaches.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Performed maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, fans and compressors.
Ride Maintenance Mechanic
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
01.2007 - 01.2013
Mosaic
- Trained junior technicians on operating procedures for different types of machinery and ride mechanics, lead mechanic for 2.5 years for Sheikra
- Troubleshot gears box’s, hydraulic , pneumatic lift cylinders
- Developed strategies for improving operations efficiency through better machine maintenance practices.
- Performed critical repairs on the equipment and critical complete overhauls.
- Inspected mechanical systems for proper operation and functionality.
- Diagnosed breakdowns by observing mechanical devices in operation and listening to their sounds.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities for future reference.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations while working on site.
- Troubleshot photo eyes, proximity switch, PLC issues
- Assembled and maintained physical structures with hand and power tools.
- Coordinated contractors, architects, and other project team members to deliver high-quality projects within specified timeframes.
- Eliminated machine defects by recommending operational adjustments.
- Conferred with engineers to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions or provide technical information.
- Conducted research to test and analyze equipment and system feasibility, design, operation and performance.
Journeyman Millwright
G&M trucking
Woburn, MA
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Assisted in repairing faulty electrical circuitry on automated machines.
- Set up ladders to access hard-to-reach areas for repairs or installations.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations. (100-50k pounds)
- Inspected operating safety devices by reviewing engineer blueprints for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Rigged loads for hoisting purposes using chain falls or come-a-longs.
- Conducted preventative maintenance inspections of all millwright related equipment.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Fabricated custom machine guards from sheet metal stock according to drawings.
- Repaired pneumatic systems by replacing valves, cylinders, air lines and fittings.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Worked on steam turbines, gearbox’s, performed alignments as needed.
◦ Worked in Paper mills, power plants, and various chemical plants for 3M and Polaroid.
◦ Drove fork lifts 2k to 40k,high reach, scissor lifts.
- Welded broken cast iron components in the shop environment using oxyacetylene welding equipment.
Education
Emergency Management
Mosaic
Bartow, FL01-2024
Crane Operation
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL03-2014
Crane Operations And Rigging
Crane School And Rigging Class
Tampa, FL07-2012
Journeyman Millwright/Crane Operator
Mosaic
Riverview, FL01-2012
Journeyman Millwright
G & M Trucking
Woburn, MA02-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL01-2000
Skills
- Conveyor Systems
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Power Tool Operation
- Machinery Maintenance
- Hydraulic Systems
- Seal Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Fusing and Cutting
- Repair Work
- Parts Installation
- Safety Compliance
- Mechanical Tool Usage
- Machinery Assembly
- Equipment Assembly
- Equipment Inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Machine Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation Reading
Timeline
Journeyman Millwright
Mosiac
01.2013 - Current
Ride Maintenance Mechanic
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
01.2007 - 01.2013
Journeyman Millwright
G&M trucking
01.2000 - 01.2007
Emergency Management
Mosaic
Crane Operation
Polk State College
Crane Operations And Rigging
Crane School And Rigging Class
Journeyman Millwright/Crane Operator
Mosaic
Journeyman Millwright
G & M Trucking
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
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