Michael Morris
LONGVIEW,WA
Summary
Experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in leadership, safety, planning, and preventive maintenance. Skilled in SAP, work-order management, and hands-on training to improve reliability and reduce downtime. As well as setting high standards and responsibility for myself and any team I have led.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lube Technician
Weyerhaeuser
Longview, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered hands-on training for new Lube technicians on grease routes, Dropsa troubleshooting and oil analysis best practices to support reliable lubrication operations.
- Achieved MLA-1 and MLA-2 certifications and continued expanding subject-matter knowledge.
- Entered and managed work orders, initiated parts ordering, and completed closeout for fully finished work orders.
- Developed and evaluated actionable innovation ideas focused on lowering costs, strengthening safety measures, and improving efficiency.
- Documented service work, lubricant usage, and equipment conditions for maintenance tracking.
- Performed preventive lubrication on production equipment to support reliable operations and reduce downtime.
Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
Yakima, WA
04.2010 - 04.2026
- Completed Basic Leadership and Advanced Leadership courses to enhance leadership capabilities.
- Leading weapons squad training operations to maintain safety and meet established training standards for 6 personnel.
- As platoon sergeant oversaw the well being training standards and safety of 31 personnel.
- Coordinated planning with 1st Sergeant and Commander for rolling stock maintenance, training schedules, Range scheduling, and reconnaissance of possible training sites.
- Coordinated planning with 1st Sergeant and Commander for rolling stock maintenance, training schedules, range scheduling, and reconnaissance of training sites to ensure operational readiness.
- Completed Army SAP training certification focused on core functionality and usage.
General Utility
Weyerhaeuser
Longview, WA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned machine centers thoroughly from top to bottom while coordinating assistance for area millwrights.
- Studied Lockout/Tagout requirements for planer mill and sawmill, ensuring readiness for safe equipment servicing.
- Operated equipment to pick up large piles of debris
Plumber
PMS Plumbing
Longview, WA
12.2015 - 05.2022
- Coordinated planning for residential re-pipes and new construction plumbing jobs to maintain efficient operations.
- Inspected fixtures, valves, and piping to identify leaks, blockages, and code issues.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to complete accurate system installations.
- Mentored junior plumbers, sharing industry expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High
Woodland, WA06-2011
Skills
- Oil analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- SAP
- Parts ordering
- Parts management
- Inventory management proficiency
- Lubrication techniques
- Workshop organization
- Inventory control
- Maintenance Scheduling
Timeline
Lube Technician
Weyerhaeuser
01.2023 - Current
General Utility
Weyerhaeuser
05.2022 - 01.2023
Plumber
PMS Plumbing
12.2015 - 05.2022
Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
04.2010 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Woodland High