Wyatt Culbertson
Lewiston,ID
Summary
Resourceful Industrial Electrician Apprentice known for completing tasks efficiently and with high productivity. Possess specialized skills in electrical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and schematic reading. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution and workplace safety.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Idaho Forest Group
Lewiston, ID
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical systems and machinery throughout the production facility.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, motors, and circuit boards.
- Troubleshot motor starters, motor overloads, breakers, photoeyes/proxs, PLCs, analog and digital inputs and outputs, HMIs, RMCs, encoders, and temposonics.
- Followed safety protocols while performing electrical repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Implemented various process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce production time., such as adding additional photoeyes, and changing logic to speed up production and overall wood flow out of sawmill. As well as programming and adding HMIs throughout mill for more control/info.
Journeyman Millwright Lead
Idaho Forest Group
Lewiston, ID
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Installed and maintained machinery to optimize production efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Repaired and replaced many components, such as, cylinders, valves, pumps, bearings, sprockets, chain, gearboxes, motors, etc.
- Welded and fabricated many parts, as well as crack repair. Have experience with wire, stick, and tig welding, both aluminum and steel.
- Precision alignments on whole machine centers as well as belt and shaft to shaft alignment.
- Lead team of four millwrights to troubleshoot mill as well as complete multi day projects.
Tire Technician
Perfection Tire
Lewiston, ID
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Mounted and balanced tires using specialized equipment.
- Inspected tires for damage and wear before installation.
- Performed tire rotations and alignments to ensure vehicle safety.
- Performed oil changes, as well as brake jobs, and wheel bearing replacement or repack.
Education
Diesel Technology
LCSC
Lewiston, ID 08.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical diagnostics
- Motor control systems
- PLC systems
- PLC development
- Automation systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Production optimization
- Safety protocols
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Idaho Forest Group
01.2025 - Current
Journeyman Millwright Lead
Idaho Forest Group
09.2018 - 12.2024
Diesel Technology
LCSC
08.2018 - 05.2020
Tire Technician
Perfection Tire
09.2016 - 08.2018