Philip Kuhn
Lacey,WA
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Mechanic
King County Lightrail
Seattle, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all performed tasks, providing crucial data for future improvements and budgeting decisions.
- Contributed in maintaining a clean working environment by disposing waste materials appropriately.
- Provided prompt response to emergency situations, minimizing damage to facilities and ensuring the safety of occupants.
- Performed installation tasks such as lighting fixtures or shelving units to optimize workspace functionality.
- Conducted routine plumbing repairs to minimize water waste and maintain proper sanitation standards.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Millwright
WestRock
Tacoma, WA
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
Pipefitter
BNSF Railroad
Seattle, WA
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Customized solutions for complex piping challenges, leveraging advanced welding techniques for durable connections.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Millwright
Sierra Pacific
Shelton, WA
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
Education
AA - Welding Technology
2011
Skills
- Repair Work
- Layout Plans
- Refinery Operations
- Welding and Bolting
- Adjusting Machine Parts
- Safety Procedures
- Mechanical Operations
- Blueprint Reading
- Power Drills
- Machinery Assembly
- Parts Installation
- Structural Welding
- Mechanical Alignment
- Conveyor Assembly
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Facilities Mechanic - King County Lightrail
11.2023 - Current
Millwright - WestRock
05.2021 - 11.2023
Pipefitter - BNSF Railroad
11.2017 - 05.2021
Millwright - Sierra Pacific
01.2015 - 11.2017
Gray Harbor College - AA, Welding Technology