Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Apprentice
Modern Forge Indiana
Merrillville, IN
01.2022 - Current
Installed, aligned and balanced machinery components.
Performed routine maintenance on industrial equipment.
Disassembled, repaired and reassembled complex mechanical systems.
Inspected and replaced defective parts in machines.
Adjusted valves, belts, shafts and other moving parts of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Assisted with the installation of new motors and drives.
Lubricated bearings, gears and other machine parts as necessary.
Read blueprints to determine project requirements.
Fabricated custom machine components from raw materials using various tools such as lathes, drills and milling machines.
Operated forklifts to move heavy machinery into place for installation or repair purposes.
Monitored operations of mechanical systems to detect malfunctions or potential problems.
Replaced worn out bearings in rotating machinery assemblies.
Utilized hoists and cranes to move heavy objects into place for assembly or repair work.
MILLWRIGHT HELPER
Advantage Industrial Systems
Chicago
05.2021 - Current
Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts
Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities
Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance
Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy over [Timeframe]
Connected power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and tested units to evaluate mechanical operation
Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill
Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $[Amount]
Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans
Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances
Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
DECKHAND
Illinois Marine Towing Inc.
Joliet
10.2020 - 05.2021
Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow for multiple vessels
Shifted, dropped and picked up various barges
Assisted with navigation and communication tasks as look-out
Collaborated with lead deckhand to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability
Greeted 2 passengers to answer any questions and inquiries and safely direct passengers to seats
Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
MACHINIST APPRENTICE
The Progress Group
Schererville
06.2019 - 05.2020
Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts
Made deliveries and ran errands for shop
Operated machine shop equipment, including band saws, CNC mills and lathes
Deburred, polished and ground machine parts
Tested tolerances to achieve high-quality output of machined tools and parts
Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges
Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items
Lifted items weighing up to [Number] pounds
Safely operated heavy machinery such as pumps, fans and gear reducers without incident
Completed parts on time and under budget projects and maintained all equipment and tools, including boring bars and face mills
Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately
Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventative maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan
Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment for many days without any accident
Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents
Ensured proper use of materials and equipment to cut overall spending
Performed tasks, including quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by foreman.