JOSEPH GIRARD
Dover
Summary
Motivated professional with extensive experience in all levels of rigging, machine repair, installation of machinery, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. Skilled in problem-solving to quickly identify and resolve technical issues. I would like to secure a position in a team friendly environment which will allow me to use my skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Maintenance of various equipment at the Shipyard
- Rebuilt hydraulic and high pressure pumps
- Plumbing skills, soldering, etc
- Familiar with all log out/tag out procedures
- Completion of 4 year US Navy Workers Skill Progression (WSP) in 18 months
- Proficient in preventive maintenance procedures
- Proficient with engine lathes and Bridgeport vertical milling machines.
SENIOR FIELD ERECTOR
Goss International
09.2004 - 07.2019
- Service installation and machine repair of Goss International's printing equipment
- Extensive involvement with customer service, including consulting and providing preventative maintenance information
- Machine installation, level and alignments
- Machine mechanical upgrades and engineering
- Knowledge of rigging procedures to install and remove machinery
- Knowledge of machine component removal, which required use of chain falls, come-a-longs, lifting chains, etc
- Involved extensive travel throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe.
MACHINE ASSEMBLY
Goss International
09.1987 - 09.2004
- Mechanical assembly of high speed printing equipment
- Knowledge of gear train and gear box assembly procedures
- Precision bearing setup procedures and machine sub/assemblies
- Machine level and alignment procedures
- Daily use of precision measuring devices (micrometers, verniers, dial bore gauges and dial indications)
- Daily use of lathes and milling machines
- Heavy use of overhead cranes and rigging.
MACHINIST
Dover Machine and Tool
09.1983 - 11.1987
Skills
- Adept at use of cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment
- Proficient with precision measuring equipment
- Knowledge of gear train and gear box assembly
- Carpentry Skills
- Basic automotive repair, small engines
- US Navy Lockout/Tagout Certification
Personal Information
Title: Production Machinery Mechanic
Timeline
PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
02.2019 - 02.2024
SENIOR FIELD ERECTOR
Goss International
09.2004 - 07.2019
MACHINE ASSEMBLY
Goss International
09.1987 - 09.2004
MACHINIST
Dover Machine and Tool
09.1983 - 11.1987