William C Kight
Old Town,FL
Summary
Skilled Millwright/Fabrication Welder with expertise in welding, fabrication, and equipment maintenance. Specializes in performing precise inspections and repairs to enhance machinery reliability. Focused on driving operational efficiency in industrial settings through effective mechanical alignment and maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright/Fabrication Welder
Midstates Industrial Group
Lakeland, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Replaced worn parts and components, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
- Operated and maintained mechanical systems in industrial settings.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Fabricated replacement parts through welding, grinding, or machining, restoring functionality to critical equipment.
- Installed new equipment per manufacturer specifications, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
Millwright/Welder
Icon Construction Group
Holly Hill, South Carolina
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Inspected machinery regularly to identify mechanical issues and recommended timely repairs.
- Installed and maintained machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated various hand and power tools for assembly and repair tasks.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Executed routine maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Fabricated replacement parts by welding, grinding, or machining broken or worn components.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials like steel bars or plates to ensure timely replacements.
Millwright/Welder
Freedom Construction
Live Oak, Florida
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Welded, ground, and machined replacement parts for broken or worn components, restoring functionality.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Installed and maintained machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Operated various hand and power tools for assembly and repair tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High
Cross City, FL05-2018
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Structural welding
- Welding techniques
- Welding expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Machinery installation
- Equipment installation
- Equipment assembly
- Conveyor assembly
- Conveyor systems
- Mechanical alignment
- Shaft alignment
- Precision alignment
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Inspection procedures
- Industrial safety protocols
- Safety procedures
- Safety compliance
- Power tools operation
- Power tool operation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Fabrication
- Soldering
- Heavy lifting
- Hydraulic systems
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Hydraulic systems
Certification
- OSHA 10
- MSHA 48
- PHOSTATE
- WELDING
- RIGGING
- CRANE SIGNALS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Timeline
Millwright/Fabrication Welder
Midstates Industrial Group
10.2025 - Current
Millwright/Welder
Icon Construction Group
11.2023 - 07.2025
Millwright/Welder
Freedom Construction
08.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High