Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

Michael Ketring

Marion,IN

Summary

Seasoned Millwright with a rich history at Kokomo Casting Plant, adept in equipment installation and team collaboration. Excelled from apprenticeship to superintendent, leading multimillion-dollar projects with precision. Known for enhancing productivity and safety, my journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of industrial mechanics.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright

Kokomo Casting Plant
03.1996 - 12.2024

Went through a 4year apprenticeship, Out of the 4years I did my time building I t p 1 and gm truck and bus Ft Wayne… Then after becoming a journeyman I started pushing work aka Forman, went to a lot of Uaw plants all over the United States, steel mills, auto plants, turbines,water treatment plants, then I started with nmc traveling to work on glass houses, aka old name foster Forbes,,, Then my career excelled to steward , to general Forman to superintendent, then from there started bidding jobs,, I have ran and coordinated multi million dollar jobs.. from planning to organizing,multitasking other trades,, we did it all… then after 12years I was done traveling missed my family that’s when I went in plant here at Kcp… where I have organized jobs and have filled in for Dan Larimore on x MAs shut downs and jobs all ran smooth.. I will fight for all work big or small and keep multiple jobs running smoothly

Education

GED -

Marion High School
Marion, IN

Associate Of Applied Science - Millwright Skilled Trades

Local 1076 Apprenticeship
Warsaw, IN
01.2000

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment installation
  • Fabrication
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • 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
  • Coupling installation
  • Equipment assembly
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Work planning
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Power tools operation
  • Shaft alignment
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Rigging techniques
  • Power tool operation
  • Mechanical tools
  • Equipment inspection
  • Equipment preparation
  • Malfunction diagnosis
  • Industrial mechanics
  • Torque specifications
  • Equipment set up
  • Productivity and safety improvement
  • Structural welding
  • Complex technical plan reading
  • Lubrication procedures
  • Precision alignment
  • Machinery transporting
  • Equipment rebuilding
  • Vibration analysis
  • Soldering
  • Fastener selection
  • Motor alignment
  • Equipment categorization
  • Machine repair
  • Foundation building
  • Industrial systems troubleshooting
  • Mechanical alignment
  • Material needs determination
  • Equipment power management
  • Machinery dismantling
  • Seal replacement
  • Machinery assembly
  • Equipment planning analysis
  • Conveyor assembly
  • Parts repair
  • Fusing and cutting
  • Team building
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Industrial safety

Timeline

Millwright

Kokomo Casting Plant
03.1996 - 12.2024

GED -

Marion High School

Associate Of Applied Science - Millwright Skilled Trades

Local 1076 Apprenticeship
Michael Ketring