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
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