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Richard Boys Jr

Coal City,IL

Summary

Results-driven Millwright with extensive experience at Local 1693, excelling in equipment installation and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance workplace safety and minimize downtime through effective preventive maintenance and critical thinking. Adept at blueprint reading and fostering team collaboration, ensuring optimal machinery performance and reliability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright

Local 1693
Lisle, IL
05.2016 - Current
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired industrial machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics to identify mechanical issues and implement solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance programs effectively.
  • Operated tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment for precision repairs.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime during emergency repair situations.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering, and brazing.
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
  • Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
  • Mentored apprentice millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
  • Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
  • I have been in multiple supervisor roles across multiple job sites. Including Nuclear power plants, Natural Gas power plants, Coal Power plants, Chimecal plants, Oil refineries, Gas Plants and new conveyor construction.

Residential Construction

Goodwork Real Estate LLC
Coal City, IL
05.2012 - 05.2016

-Worked alongside veteran carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other groups to remodel old houses that were outdated or in poor condition.

-Removed/Replaced roofs of homes with both fiberglass shingles and corrugated metal.

-Removed and Installed/Replaced new residential electrical.

-I’ve partnered with Electricians and helped troubleshoot home electrical issues.

-Removed/Replaced old plumbing in a variety of different residential properties and a few commercial properties.

- Worked with veterans carpenters removing and replacing support beams in home.

-Remodeled interior of homes to create more space.

-Helped build additions on to residential properties.

-Helped our HVAC team install new furnaces, boilers, and hot water tanks.

-Removed/Replaced drywall.

-Built new outdoor patio areas

-Built new Wood/Vinyl decks for entryways, rear patios, and pools.

-Poured new concrete slabs for sidewalks, driveways, patios, and steps.

-Mowing lawns, removing trees, and landscaping residential properties.

-Built/Removed scaffolding to support siding, soffit, gutter, and fascia work. As well as new paint.

-Painted residential properties with all types of surfaces. Drywall, concrete, brick, wood, plastic, and metal.

-Installed Interior/Exterior trim.

-Identified and mitigated hazardous condition in older homes. Examples include, mold remediation, gas leaks, fiberglass insulation issues, spray foam insulation issues, plumbing leaks or blockages, and electrical faults or wiring issues.

Education

Millwright Journeyman - Millwright

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Progra
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Dwight Township Highschool
Dwight, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment installation
  • Fabrication
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Parts installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Equipment Repair
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Equipment inspections
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Equipment assembly
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Power tools operation
  • Rigging techniques
  • Precision alignment
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Material handling

Timeline

Millwright

Local 1693
05.2016 - Current

Residential Construction

Goodwork Real Estate LLC
05.2012 - 05.2016

Millwright Journeyman - Millwright

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Progra

High School Diploma -

Dwight Township Highschool