Terry Chance
Silsbee,TX
Summary
Accomplished Millwright at Trecora Resources with expertise in machinery maintenance and troubleshooting. Enhanced equipment reliability through proactive repairs and inspections, achieving a significant reduction in downtime. Known for strong teamwork and effective communication, consistently exceeding performance metrics while ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Trecora Resources
03.2015 - 06.2025
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- 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.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
Pipe Fabricator
RCI Construction Group
02.2004 - 01.2015
- Continuously expanded knowledge of current industry trends and best practices, applying them to daily tasks for improved results.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among team members.
- Minimized downtime due to repairs or malfunctions by promptly troubleshooting issues arising within the fabrication process.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through regular inspection of completed pipe systems, addressing potential issues promptly.
- Maximized client satisfaction by delivering high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations consistently.
- Improved team productivity by providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.
- Assisted in developing customized solutions for unique challenges faced during complex pipe fabrication projects.
- Increased project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and executing pipe fabrication tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Education
Warren High School
Warren, TX05-2000
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment installation
- Fabrication
- Hydraulic systems
- Pump maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Machinery maintenance
- Parts installation
- Bearing installation
- Troubleshooting
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor systems
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment Repair
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Equipment inspections
- Root-cause analysis
- Repair work
- Pneumatic systems
- Pneumatic controls
- Coupling installation
- Equipment assembly
- Work planning
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Power tools operation
- Shaft alignment
- Mechanical tools
- Rigging techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power tool operation
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment preparation
- Malfunction diagnosis
- Industrial mechanics
- Valve maintenance
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Torque specifications
- Equipment set up
- Structural welding
- Diagnostic techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Complex technical plan reading
- Lubrication procedures
- Precision alignment
- Machinery transporting
- Equipment rebuilding
- Vibration analysis
- Fastener selection
- Computer-aided design
- Soldering
- Motor alignment
- Equipment categorization
- Power transmission
- Refinery operations
- Mechanical alignment
- Foundation building
- Machinery assembly
- Motor tuning
- Diagram and schematic reading
- Issue and problem resolution
- Technical documentation reading
- Machine repair
- Electrical controls
- Hand tools proficiency
- Parts repair
- Mechanical tool usage
- Machinery dismantling
- Industrial systems troubleshooting
- Material needs determination
- Seal replacement
- Equipment power management
- Conveyor assembly
- Equipment planning analysis
- Fusing and cutting
- Team building
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Material handling
- Decision-making
- Industrial safety
Timeline
Millwright
Trecora Resources
03.2015 - 06.2025
Pipe Fabricator
RCI Construction Group
02.2004 - 01.2015
Warren High School
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