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Timothy Dwain Keller

ELECTRA

Summary

Over 20 years experience as a Millwright and Fabricator. Have worked in plants and also in mines both above and below ground mines. Welding experience with stick, mig, and tig. Welding on all metals and alloys

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A Millwright

American Gypsum
10.2024 - Current
  • Installed and maintained various mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repair solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes and reduce downtime.
  • Trained junior millwrights on safety protocols and best practices for equipment handling.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify potential issues before they escalated.
  • Oversaw troubleshooting efforts during critical breakdowns, minimizing production interruptions.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
  • Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
  • Coordinated with manufacturers to secure necessary parts for emergency repairs, minimizing operational impact.
  • Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
  • Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
  • Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
  • Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.

Welder

Self Employed
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
  • Conducted inspections of welded joints to verify adherence to safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in production processes.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Millwright 3

Georgia-Pacific
10.2018 - 03.2023
  • Responded to complaints related to functionality and breakdown issues, minimizing downtime by coordinating swift responses.
  • Assembled and installed shafting, conveyors and tram rails using welder and other tools.
  • Improved maintenance efforts by identifying root causes and adjusting strategies to prevent similar breakdowns in future.
  • Performed inspection and troubleshooting to keep machines operating at optimal functionality.
  • Updated records of service and repairs performed to support on-going preventive maintenance efforts.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, created shop sketches and used gauges, indicators and micrometers to make precision measurements.
  • Aligned machines and equipment using micrometers, squares, rules, hand tools and other devices.
  • Assembled machines with bolts, welds, rivets and other fasteners.
  • Facilitated production by inspecting machinery and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension and positioned parts to set the correct clearances between the moving and stationary parts.
  • Built foundations for the machinery out of wood, cement or steel.
  • Positioned steel beams supporting bedplates of machines and determined work procedures based on knowledgeable reading of available blueprints and schematic drawings.
  • Dismantled machinery for resets and in-depth repairs to restore their proper functioning.
  • Completed regular preventive maintenance and repair, including replacing worn parts and lubricating high-friction components.
  • Worked with the crane operators to coordinate the lowering of basic assembly unites onto the bedplates and aligning them with the centerline.
  • Leveled the bedplate and established the centerline using straightedges, levels and transits.
  • Finished tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
  • Completed assigned tasks prior to shift end.
  • Started and shut down machines at beginning and end of each shift.

Cutoff Operator

Howmet
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • This was a temp job, cut the fan blades off the molds

Millwright/Fabricator/Foreman

ProFab Welding and Construction
03.2012 - 08.2017
  • Performed QC duties to maintain construction job site safety and conformance with plans.
  • Supervised team crew members to maintain compliance with client specifications, OSHA mandates and regulatory standards.
  • Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules and staffing to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Maintained up-to-date regulatory credentials and clearances to keep job site operations on track.
  • Tracked staff hours and equipment use and reported data regularly to senior management for operational reviews.
  • Controlled budgets and approved overages for materials and resources to meet production goals.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations by delegating work, supervising teams and coordinating professional development.
  • Conferred with senior project managers on job progress and reported periodically on daily activity and production status.
  • Worked for extended hours to complete projects within deadline and kept other workers motivated to comply with quality standards.
  • Planned and managed production schedules, keeping capacity, labor and material resources in line with productivity goals.
  • Coordinated with crew forepersons to place material orders and schedule site sub-contractors, inspections and deliveries.
  • Monitored job site operations to check the accuracy and quality of each crew member's work.
  • Supervised operations and implemented quality assurance systems.
  • Maintained clean environment and prepared worksites by removing debris, setting up equipment and clearing debris after job completion.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to identify and coordinate repairs.
  • Read and understood technical documentation such as blueprints and item details to determine construction requirements.
  • Planned job procedures based on estimates of the time and supplies required to adequately complete the work within the time allowed.
  • Evaluated work locations to properly locate, measure and mark the exact spot for each aspect of the project.
  • Updated records of service and repairs performed to support on-going preventive maintenance efforts.
  • Assembled and installed shafting, conveyors and tram rails using welder and other tools.
  • Responded to complaints related to functionality and breakdown issues, minimizing downtime by coordinating swift responses.
  • Assembled machines with bolts, welds, rivets and other fasteners.
  • Facilitated production by inspecting machinery and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Improved maintenance efforts by identifying root causes and adjusting strategies to prevent similar breakdowns in future.
  • Aligned machines and equipment using micrometers, squares, rules, hand tools and other devices.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, created shop sketches and used gauges, indicators and micrometers to make precision measurements.
  • Performed inspection and troubleshooting to keep machines operating at optimal functionality.
  • Leveled the bedplate and established the centerline using straightedges, levels and transits.
  • Worked with the crane operators to coordinate the lowering of basic assembly unites onto the bedplates and aligning them with the centerline.
  • Positioned steel beams supporting bedplates of machines and determined work procedures based on knowledgeable reading of available blueprints and schematic drawings.
  • Built foundations for the machinery out of wood, cement or steel.
  • Completed regular preventive maintenance and repair, including replacing worn parts and lubricating high-friction components.
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension and positioned parts to set the correct clearances between the moving and stationary parts.
  • Dismantled machinery for resets and in-depth repairs to restore their proper functioning.
  • Used good organizational skills to manage workload.
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures for maximum regulatory compliance.
  • Interpreted shop designs and drawings to generate cut and to-do lists.
  • Leveraged power saws, grinders and other pneumatic and electrical tools to cut and bevel metal workpieces.
  • Inspected finished welded components to verify surface quality, straightness and consistency.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components using torches and hand cutting tools.
  • Read and interpreted work orders, blueprints, or instructions to assemble or perform welding tasks.
  • Monitored work equipment and temperatures to avoid overheating or expansion.
  • Employed complex machinery, including band saws, ironwork equipment, shears and welding tools to customize and organize individual parts for assembly.
  • Performed high-level welding based project tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses.
  • Prepared metal surfaces by cleaning with compounds and wire brushes to remove rust, grease and dirt.
  • Conserved materials and resources to stay in-line with job budgets.
  • Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
  • Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
  • Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
  • Welded combinations of metals and alloys to join components.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

China Spring High
China Spring, TX
05.1997

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment assembly
  • Mechanical alignment
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Repair machinery
  • Fabricate parts
  • Attach subassemblies
  • Organization
  • Fork lift, pallet jacks, shop hoist, Crains ect
  • Equipment inspection
  • Root cause analysis
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Signal operators
  • Align equipment
  • Customer relations
  • Task prioritization
  • Motivation

Timeline

Class A Millwright

American Gypsum
10.2024 - Current

Welder

Self Employed
04.2023 - 10.2024

Millwright 3

Georgia-Pacific
10.2018 - 03.2023

Cutoff Operator

Howmet
09.2017 - 09.2018

Millwright/Fabricator/Foreman

ProFab Welding and Construction
03.2012 - 08.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

China Spring High

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