THOMAS OBRIEN III
Hinsdale,NY
Summary
Accomplished Millwright with extensive experience at Tradesman International, excelling in machinery maintenance and precision alignment. Proven ability to enhance equipment uptime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Strong welding expertise combined with a commitment to safety compliance, consistently achieving performance metrics and mentoring junior team members for improved operational efficiency.
Professional millwright with strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Possesses solid track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Key skills include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Dependable and capable of meeting demands of dynamic work environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Tradesman International
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .0001% accuracy.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed.
- 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.
- Streamlined maintenance processes through effective organization of tools, parts inventory, and work orders.
- Conducted detailed machinery installations, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular equipment safety checks.
- Enhanced team communication, introducing daily briefing on maintenance schedules and priorities.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, leading to reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
- Hundreds of hours of safety training, including OSHA certification that is good until August 2025
- Certified in mobile, overhead gantry cranes through Mitsubishi
- Have experience on gas and steam turbines, working majors on both and including steam valves
- Forklift certified through Mitsubishi
Welder Assembler
Alstom
12.2006 - 12.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Concrete Laborer
Wayne Paving
04.2003 - 11.2006
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily job site cleanup tasks, promoting overall safety standards.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portville Central School
Portville, NY06-2000
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment installation
- Heavy lifting
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Machinery maintenance
- Bearing installation
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor systems
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment Repair
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Equipment inspections
- Repair work
- Pneumatic controls
- Coupling installation
- Equipment assembly
- Power tools operation
- Shaft alignment
- Mechanical tools
- Power tool operation
- Rigging techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment preparation
- Industrial mechanics
- Valve maintenance
- Torque specifications
- Lubrication procedures
- Precision alignment
- Motor alignment
Timeline
Millwright
Tradesman International
03.2019 - Current
Welder Assembler
Alstom
12.2006 - 12.2018
Concrete Laborer
Wayne Paving
04.2003 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Portville Central School
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