Richard St.Vincent
Niagara,WI
Summary
Dedicated millwright with expertise in preventive maintenance, machinery repair, and team collaboration. Proven track record in developing maintenance programs and training junior staff to enhance operational efficiency. Experienced in machinery maintenance and repair. Successfully implemented preventive maintenance programs leading to significant reductions in equipment downtime. Lead Millwright with comprehensive knowledge in overseeing plant machinery installation, maintenance and repair. Proficient in coordinating teams, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to contribute positively to workplace safety initiatives. Strong impact made through improved equipment functionality and increased productivity in previous roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Green end lead Millwright
LP Louisiana pacific
Sagola, Michigan
08.2020 - Current
- Performed routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
- Maintained and repaired machinery to optimize production efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
- Operated hand and power tools for various maintenance tasks.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs with precision.
- Repaired broken or worn components through welding, grinding, and machining.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors for smooth operation.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials to support machinery needs.
- Managed maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment in manufacturing operations.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime of production machines.
- Collaborated closely with engineering team members to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performed welding operations such as arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, soldering.
- Repaired pumps, motors, valves, pneumatic tools and other related equipments with precision accuracy.
- Trained junior millwrights on best practices and safety protocols.
Millwright
Grede Foundries
Kingsford, Michigan
09.2007 - 08.2020
- Assembled and installed machinery components in various industrial settings.
- Conducted regular maintenance on mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions using hand and power tools.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy equipment and machinery safely.
- Trained new employees on safe operation of tools and machinery procedures.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
LABOR/MECHANIC
Bacco Construction Company
Iron Mountain, Michigan
- Conducted routine maintenance on construction vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical failures effectively.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment was safe and operational.
Education
Automotive/industrial/ Diesel Maintenace/Repair
Universal Technical Institute
Glendale Heights, IL11-2004
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove, IL05-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Body Repair/ Auto Mechanics
DuPage County Technical College
Glendale Heights, ILSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Welding techniques
- Machinery repair
- Team collaboration
- Fabrication processes
- Motor alignment
- Employee training
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Project management
- Rigging expertise
- Heavy machinery
- Shaft alignment
- Bearing installation
- Mechanical alignment
- Machinery maintenance
- Crane operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Gearbox maintenance
- Bearing maintenance
Certification
- osha 10 safety
- osha 30 safety
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Green end lead Millwright
LP Louisiana pacific
08.2020 - Current
Millwright
Grede Foundries
09.2007 - 08.2020
LABOR/MECHANIC
Bacco Construction Company
Automotive/industrial/ Diesel Maintenace/Repair
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Body Repair/ Auto Mechanics
DuPage County Technical College
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