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Robert Hayward

Pelham,GA

Summary

25+ years of experience with welding, torch cutting, operating heavy equipment, operating machines, and millwright. Safety-oriented Millwright with more than 18 years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance and issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment. Can operate a bobcat, boomtruck, man-basket, scissor-lift, front end loader, and forklift.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright/Production Worker

GPI
2023.01 - Current
  • perform maintenance duties, repair breakdowns, keep sawmill running during shift.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
  • Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
  • Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.

Maintenance Technician

FPL
2022.01 - 2023.01
  • performed maintenance tasks, keep plant running smoothly.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Millwright Worker

Hood Industry
2010.02 - 2014.08
  • Performs duties such as millwright work, maintenance as needed, cutting and welding.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.

Millwright Worker

Metcalf Lumber Company
2000.01 - 2010.08
  • Performs duties such as millwright work, cutting, fabricating and maintenance as needed.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
  • Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.

Maintenance Technician

Balfour Lumber Company
1996.07 - 2000.02
  • perform duties such as greasing equipment, material handler, and breakout man.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.

Maintenance Supervisor

Simmons Solutions LLC
2020.08 - Laid off
  • Performed duties such as millright work, welding, cutting, and maintenance as needed.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
  • Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.

Lead Manager

Canfor Southern Pine
2014.10 - July2020
  • Performed duties such as millwright work, measuring the lumber, welding, cutting the lumber, and maintenance as needed.
  • Collaborated with other teams and departments for successful implementation of initiatives.

Education

GED -

Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA
1996-05

Skills

  • Parts Repair
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Repair Work
  • Parts Installation
  • Equipment Installation
  • Machinery Assembly
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Equipment Repair

Timeline

Millwright/Production Worker

GPI
2023.01 - Current

Maintenance Technician

FPL
2022.01 - 2023.01

Maintenance Supervisor

Simmons Solutions LLC
2020.08 - Laid off

Lead Manager

Canfor Southern Pine
2014.10 - July2020

Millwright Worker

Hood Industry
2010.02 - 2014.08

Millwright Worker

Metcalf Lumber Company
2000.01 - 2010.08

Maintenance Technician

Balfour Lumber Company
1996.07 - 2000.02

GED -

Southwest Georgia Technical College
Robert Hayward