Zack Carr
Farwell,MI
Summary
Results-driven millwright skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and precision alignment. Adept at mentoring junior staff and coordinating cross-functional projects to drive productivity improvements and ensure safety compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Mi sugar
Bay City, Michigan
10.2019 - Current
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacement parts.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors to ensure proper functioning in production.
- Executed preventive maintenance schedules with team members to ensure operational reliability.
- Minimized downtime through timely repairs of diagnosed mechanical issues.
- Maintained machinery installations to uphold operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Adjusted machine settings to enhance performance and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to enhance maintenance processes and communication.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency and communication.
- Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans for the organization.
- Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
- Helped employees understand and follow senior manager orders to support business success.
Pipe Welder
United Piping
Duluth, Minnesota
05.2013 - 10.2019
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components with precision.
- Fabricated and assembled pipe systems according to specifications and blueprints.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches.
- Collaborated with team members to complete piping projects on time and within scope.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and best practices, enhancing overall team competency in pipe welding.
Pipefitter
John e green
Saginaw, Michigan
05.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed all aspects of piping systems, including fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance to support operational continuity.
- Installed piping systems for commercial and industrial applications, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for projects.
- Repaired existing piping systems to restore functionality and efficiency.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment at job sites.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Coordinated with electricians and plumbers to optimize workflow and enhance project timelines.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, including checking fluid levels and replacing gaskets.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2009
Skills
- Machine repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe fabrication
- Conveyor systems
- Shaft alignment
- Motor alignment
- Precision alignment
- Condition monitoring
- Productivity and safety improvement
- System diagnostics
- Machinery maintenance
- Machinery overhaul
- Mechanical assembly
- Gasket installation
- Bearing replacement
- Coupling installation
- Machine upkeep
- Process optimization
- Precision alignment
- Load handling
- Mechanical tools
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Troubleshooting
- Coupling installation
- Machinery maintenance
Affiliations
- Softball coach
- Soccer coach
Timeline
Millwright
Mi sugar
10.2019 - Current
Pipe Welder
United Piping
05.2013 - 10.2019
Pipefitter
John e green
05.2009 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High