Michael Simmons
Jasper
Summary
Skilled Millwright with comprehensive experience in industrial and construction environments. Well-versed in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adept at interpreting blueprints and technical manuals. Contributed to improving machinery uptime and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and efficient repair techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Millwright
National Mill Maintenance
Birmingham
11.2022 - Current
- Installed and maintained machinery for various industrial applications.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Repaired mechanical systems using hand tools and power tools effectively.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- 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.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime in operations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures efficiently.
Team Lead Painter
Image Manufacturing Group
Norcross
09.2014 - 11.2022
- Led painting teams to ensure quality and consistency in finishing.
- Coordinated daily schedules for multiple painting projects across various departments.
- Trained new painters on safety protocols and effective painting techniques.
Education
Shelton State
Tuscaloosa, AL04-2026
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Time management
- Equipment installation
- Machine repair
- Industrial equipment
- Motor maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Bearing maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Structural welding
- Precision alignment
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment assembly
- Mechanical tools
- Equipment Repair
- Hand tools proficiency
- Motor alignment
- Parts repair
- Diagram and schematic reading
- Repair work
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Fabrication
- Shaft alignment
- Blueprint reading
- Parts installation
- Valve maintenance
Timeline
Lead Millwright
National Mill Maintenance
11.2022 - Current
Team Lead Painter
Image Manufacturing Group
09.2014 - 11.2022
Shelton State