Richard Scowden
Greenfield,OH
Summary
Adept at preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting, I significantly enhanced equipment uptime and safety at Corvac Composites. My expertise in tool management and collaborative spirit led to successful, complex repairs, outperforming company metrics. Skilled in both hard (equipment repair) and soft (problem-solving) abilities, I drive operational excellence and team efficiency.
Developed skills in mechanical repair and preventive maintenance within industrial environment. Proficient in diagnosing and fixing equipment issues, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging technical skills and practical problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Corvac Composites
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
Millwright
Burgess Millwright Services
01.2019 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adeptly 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.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
Fitter
Dis-tran Packaged Substations
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Education
GED -
GED
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- OSHA
- Mechanical expertise
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Mechanical aptitude
- Pneumatic systems
- Air compressors
- Motor controls
- Chiller maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint and schematics
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Corvac Composites
11.2023 - 07.2024
Millwright
Burgess Millwright Services
01.2019 - 11.2023
Fitter
Dis-tran Packaged Substations
06.2016 - 01.2019
GED -
GED
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