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Casey Wood

Arp

Summary

Versatile and results-driven machinist with 5+ years of hands-on experience in manual machining, mechanical maintenance, welding, and heavy equipment operations. Skilled in operating lathes, mills, and fabrication tools to produce high-tolerance components and perform complex repairs. Adept at interpreting blueprints, troubleshooting rotating equipment, and performing field maintenance while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist

Prestige Compression LLC
11.2024 - Current
  • Operate manual lathes and mills to fabricate compressor components (pistons, rods, outer heads).
  • Inspect, repair, and restore cylinders, crankshafts, and connecting rods using spray welding and machining.
  • Conduct shop equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.

Machinist & Laborer

Cates Machine Shop
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Fabricate and repair parts per blueprints, engineered drawings, and verbal instructions.
  • Perform tolerance verification using precision measuring tools.
  • Support field operations and equipment transport while maintaining shop safety.

Welder/Fabricator

Quality Welding & Fabrication LLC
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Fabricated structural and industrial components using MIG welding and metal prep tools.
  • Operated heavy equipment (shear, plate roller, break press, sky track) to complete custom builds.

Field Technician

Thomas Oilfield Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Set up and maintained frac tanks and containment systems.
  • Operated pumps and performed on-site repairs to support drilling operations.
  • Fabricated pipe sections for OBM transport and flare line repair.

Industrial Painter

TP&L
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Prepared wind turbine sections for painting and sealcoating.
  • Promoted to lead painter within one month due to strong performance.

Boilermaker

Fusion Mechanical
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Performed mechanical repairs on refinery units during turnaround projects.
  • Followed strict safety and operational protocols.

General Laborer

Silver Arc Services
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Conducted job site preparation, equipment maintenance, and material transport.
  • Used measuring tools and performed basic fabrication tasks.

General Laborer

Jason Hotaling Inc
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Performed HVAC installations, component repairs, and electrical wiring per blueprints.
  • Conducted equipment testing and troubleshooting for residential and commercial units.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arp High School
Arp, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • Manual Machining & Fabrication
  • Precision Measurement
  • Mechanical & Rotating Equipment Repair
  • Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation
  • Field Maintenance
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Technical Tools

Additional History

Additional work history available upon request; selected roles listed reflect most relevant experience.

Timeline

Machinist

Prestige Compression LLC
11.2024 - Current

Machinist & Laborer

Cates Machine Shop
08.2022 - 11.2024

Welder/Fabricator

Quality Welding & Fabrication LLC
04.2021 - 07.2022

Field Technician

Thomas Oilfield Services
08.2020 - 12.2020

Industrial Painter

TP&L
02.2020 - 06.2020

Boilermaker

Fusion Mechanical
10.2019 - 11.2019

General Laborer

Silver Arc Services
02.2019 - 10.2019

General Laborer

Jason Hotaling Inc
05.2018 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Arp High School