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MAURICE TOOKES

Buena Vista,GA

Summary

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC PROFILE Highly motivated industrial mechanic with over 10 year’s experience in troubleshooting and repairing next generation industrial machinery and equipment. Dedicated, organized and attentive to detail. Familiar with EPA, OSHA, as well as state and federal safety regulations. Proficient with a wide variety of repair equipment including but not limited to power tools, hand tools, torches, man lift’s, forklifts etc. Knowledge of maintaining and creating documentation on repairs and preventative maintenance procedures, in addition to maintaining and ordering maintenance equipment and supplies. Excellent oral and written communication. Great team leader and team player with the ability to work independent if necessary.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Kiln Operator /Millwright

Kiln Operator III

Georgia Pacific
Albany, GA
02.2020 - Current
  • Operate continuous run Kilns fueled by natural gas, controlled Kilns to dry lumber to specified moisture content of pine lumber
  • Measure moisture content of pine lumber at completion of the drying cycle using a moisture meter to ensure that specified amount has been removed
  • Loading lumber onto Kiln cars using a Taylor 360 XL and removing dried lumber from Kilns
  • Stacking lumber properly in sheds and designated area for dried lumber.

Mechanic

Koch Foods
Pine Mountain Valley, GA
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production, processing machinery and equipment
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
  • Document repairs and complete work orders and enter records into a computerized management system
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.

Dry Kiln Operator

12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Assemble and install equipment according to layout plans/blueprints using hand tools and power tools
  • Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers lasers or plumb bobs
  • Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, position parts to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
  • Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards
  • Press and adjust controls to activate, set and regulate equipment according to specifications
  • Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books
  • Operate continuous run Kilns and batch Kilns fueled by green shavings, maintain silo operations, and control Kilns to dry lumber to specified moisture content of pine lumber
  • Measure moisture content of pine lumber at completion of the drying cycle using a moisture meter to ensure that specified amount has been removed
  • Loading lumber onto
  • Kiln cars using a Taylor 360 XL and removing dried lumber from Kilns
  • Stacking lumber properly in sheds and designated area for dried lumber.

Refrigeration Technician / Mechanic

Tyson
Buena Vista, GA
04.2007 - 09.2012
  • Maintain, repair, and adjust refrigeration, boiler and compressed air equipment in areas of responsibility by analyzing, calibrating, replacing, repairing or rebuilding all equipment and machinery within established guidelines
  • Troubleshoot and repair any problems in the refrigeration area plus any refrigeration equipment in the production area including air compressors
  • Operate and maintain all refrigeration equipment
  • Read, interpret and understand manufacturers equipment manuals, preventative maintenance (PM) sheets and safety policies and complete work orders and machine check lists
  • Adjusts all machines to operate at established performance

Manager

Thomas Trucking
Buena Vista, GA
01.1998 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for coordinating logistics and planning dispatch loads and equipment, and drivers
  • Managed 15 – 20 employee schedules, payroll and new hire paperwork
  • Ensure drivers have accurate routes and safe loads
  • Update computerized programs with timely information
  • Maintained accounts receivables and paychecks
  • Completed minor mechanical repairs to trucks and equipment.

Education

ELECTRICAL POWER (Intro to electricity, electrical safety, basic electrical measurements, series and parallel circuits, conductors and 0CPDs, Basic circuit connections, magnetism and transforms, power distribution systems, 3-phase motors and diagnostics, motor starters and protection, intro to basic motor controls) Certificate of Achievement and Completion -

01.2019

MILLWRIGHT Certificate of Achievement and Completion -

National Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2017

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES

Middle Georgia College
01.1998

Skills

  • Strong mechanical and
  • Mathematical skills
  • Knowledge of
  • AC/DC
  • Motors and control
  • Functions
  • Comfortable in operating all
  • Machine shop tools and
  • Powered hand tools
  • Excellent in industrial
  • Drawing and blueprint
  • Reading
  • Good analytical and
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Manual dexterity with good
  • Organizational skills
  • Basic knowledge of
  • Electrical systems and PLC
  • Programming and
  • Presentation skills
  • Skilled in repairing all types
  • Of production and facility
  • Equipment

Timeline

Kiln Operator III

Georgia Pacific
02.2020 - Current

Mechanic

Koch Foods
02.2018 - 02.2020

Dry Kiln Operator

12.2012 - 08.2017

Refrigeration Technician / Mechanic

Tyson
04.2007 - 09.2012

Manager

Thomas Trucking
01.1998 - 09.2012

Kiln Operator /Millwright

ELECTRICAL POWER (Intro to electricity, electrical safety, basic electrical measurements, series and parallel circuits, conductors and 0CPDs, Basic circuit connections, magnetism and transforms, power distribution systems, 3-phase motors and diagnostics, motor starters and protection, intro to basic motor controls) Certificate of Achievement and Completion -

MILLWRIGHT Certificate of Achievement and Completion -

National Alberta Institute of Technology

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES

Middle Georgia College

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