Noel Dabbs
Bessemer,Alabama
Summary
Detail-oriented Journeyman Millwright with proven skills in mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and blueprint interpretation. Committed to safety compliance and effective communication to enhance team performance and minimize downtime.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Millwright
National Mill Maintenance
Birmingham, Alabama
2025 - Current
- Assembled machinery components for optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using troubleshooting techniques and tools.
- Operated lifting equipment safely to transport heavy machinery parts.
- Trained apprentices on millwright techniques and best practices in the field.
- Disassembled and reassembled machinery components, such as bearings, shafts, spindles, and pulleys.
- Rebuilt hydraulic cylinders for various machines and equipment.
- Repaired pneumatic systems by replacing valves, cylinders, air lines and fittings.
- Fabricated custom machine guards from sheet metal stock according to drawings.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns at customer sites.
- Aligned motors and gearboxes to specified tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
- Lubricated moving parts on production machinery according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Rigged loads for hoisting purposes using chain falls or come-a-longs.
- Performed maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, fans and compressors.
- Installed new motors, gear boxes and controls in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
Maintenance Mechanic
U.S Pipe and Foundry
Bessemer, Alabama
2024 - 2025
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and systems.
- Conducted inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Assisted in training new maintenance staff on procedures.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Maintenance Mechanic
BLOX
Bessemer, Alabama
2020 - 2024
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and systems.
- Conducted inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
Millwright Apprentice
Sullivan Contracting
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2019 - 2020
- Supported skilled millwrights in repairs and installations.
- Learned to read blueprints for equipment layout and assembly.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Fabricated custom machine components from raw materials using various tools such as lathes, drills and milling machines.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled complex mechanical systems.
Education
Certified Combo Pipe Welder -
Alabama Pipe Welders Academy
Mobile, AL10-2019
High School Diploma -
Hueytown High School
Hueytown, AL05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, ALSkills
- Machinery assembly
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic system repair
- Hydraulic rebuilding
- Blueprints interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Rigging techniques
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Precision alignment
- Seal replacement
- Bearing installation
- Welding techniques
- Pump maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Shaft alignment
- Equipment rigging
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- Torch cutting
References
- Jeremy Eubanks (Steel Dynamics Maintenance Mechanic, Columbus Ms) 985-750-6740
- Dylan Mills (National Mill Maintenance Lead) 205-739-4065
- Michael Daniel (CMC Steel Maintenance supervisor) 205-461-6526
- Josh McFerrin (National Mill Maintenance supervisor) 205-260-5786
Timeline
Journeyman Millwright
National Mill Maintenance
2025 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
U.S Pipe and Foundry
2024 - 2025
Maintenance Mechanic
BLOX
2020 - 2024
Millwright Apprentice
Sullivan Contracting
2019 - 2020
Certified Combo Pipe Welder -
Alabama Pipe Welders Academy
High School Diploma -
Hueytown High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Bevill State Community College