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Rodney (Rocky) Wooten

West Point,MS

Summary

I have worked at this location since Feb. 2007. My previous employment, I worked for Oman's Welding in West Point Ms. which i was employed for 17 years. I am very motivated at any task i have done. I have been in this type of industrial environment most all my life. While at Weyerhaeuser and International Paper I have been apart of our Fire and Rescue Team for the most part of my career here at this mill.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lube Tech

International Paper
02.2007 - Current
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
  • Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure smooth operations during peak hours or when dealing with challenging situations.

Millwright

International Paper
02.2007 - Current
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
  • 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.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
  • Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
  • Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
  • Participated in root cause analysis efforts for recurring equipment failures to develop long-term corrective actions.

Education

GED -

West Point High School
West Point, MS

Timeline

Lube Tech

International Paper
02.2007 - Current

Millwright

International Paper
02.2007 - Current

GED -

West Point High School
Rodney (Rocky) Wooten