Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Ryan Robinson

Clinton,Maine

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Predictive Maintainace/Maintenance Millwright

Sappi Fine Paper
Skowhegan, ME
11.2008 - Current
  • Provided technical support to other technicians in diagnosing issues with machines and equipment.
  • Inspected bearings for wear and replaced them when necessary.
  • Maintained records of all work performed on machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions in complex machinery using blueprints or schematics.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machines by connecting power sources, aligning components and testing operations.
  • Welded broken parts or fabricated new ones when needed.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures are followed while performing any repair job.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machines to reduce downtime.
  • Re-aligned shafts, pulleys, sprockets or belts using precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators or micrometers.
  • Replaced faulty parts in various types of machines.
  • Assembled components using hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
  • Operated overhead cranes for lifting heavy objects during maintenance activities.
  • Disassembled malfunctioning equipment for repairs or replacements of parts.
  • Adjusted and calibrated components as necessary to restore proper operation.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and troubleshot a variety of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors and other related machinery.
  • Repaired hydraulic systems by replacing seals, gaskets, hoses and other components as required.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment following layout plans.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
  • Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
  • Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
  • Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
  • Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.

Outside Machinist

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
11.2000 - 11.2008
  • Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
  • Set up and operated milling machines to cut angles, grooves and slots in work pieces as per drawings.
  • Performed precision measurements and alignment of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser measuring equipment and other machinist tools.
  • Inspected all machining operations for conformance with applicable standards.
  • Used grinding wheels to sharpen edges of drill bits, taps and reamers.
  • Dismantled machinery and equipment in order to perform maintenance activities.
  • Provided technical advice on machining process improvements based on experience.
  • Set up and operated machine shop tools.
  • Used precision measuring instruments such as height gages, depth gages, calipers and various types of micrometers.
  • Installed and repaired foundations for operating machinery and principal structures and components.
  • Tested or assisted in testing of machinery to prove satisfactory operation and acceptance.
  • Performed repair work on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
  • Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
  • Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
  • Incorporated new preventive and corrective maintenance processes to increase equipment lifespan.
  • Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
  • Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
  • Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.
  • Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
  • Rebuilt turbine components including blades, rotors, housings, and shafts.
  • Inspected turbine systems for signs of wear or damage prior to operation.
  • Aligned rotating machinery components using special alignment tools.
  • Assembled various turbine components according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on turbines, pumps, and other related equipment.
  • Diagnosed problems with turbines using specialized diagnostic tools.
  • Removed old turbine components prior to installation of new ones.
  • Installed new turbine components such as bearings, seals, shafts, and impellers.
  • Replaced worn parts in turbines such as bearings and couplings.
  • Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on turbines.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Inspected incoming materials for defects and damage prior to acceptance.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable industry regulations related to product safety, performance, labeling.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as design engineering and manufacturing operations to resolve quality issues quickly.

Education

Associate of Science - Machine Tool

Kennebec Vally Communinty College
Fairfield, ME
05-2002

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Fairfield, ME
06-1998

Skills

  • Predictive maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Scheduling maintenance
  • Machinery alignment
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Equipment installation

Affiliations

  • High School Football Coach

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Football Coach of the Year 2022- Big 11 Conference

Timeline

Predictive Maintainace/Maintenance Millwright

Sappi Fine Paper
11.2008 - Current

Outside Machinist

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
11.2000 - 11.2008

Associate of Science - Machine Tool

Kennebec Vally Communinty College

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Ryan Robinson