Amos Brake
Nashville
Summary
Dynamic millwright and welder with extensive experience at United Group Services, excelling in equipment installation and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing workplace safety and efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. Adept at interpreting blueprints and fostering collaboration among team members to achieve project goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright/ Iron Worker
United Group Services
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- 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.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Welder
HMT
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder/Fitter
PPP
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Education
Nashville High School
Nashville Arkansas Skills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment installation
- Fabrication
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Machinery maintenance
- Bearing installation
- Troubleshooting
- Machinery installation
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment inspections
- Work planning
- Shaft alignment
- Blueprint interpretation
- Rigging techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment preparation
- Malfunction diagnosis
- Equipment set up
- Torque specifications
- Precision alignment
- Motor alignment
- Rigging
Certification
OSHA-10
MSHA-48
Manlift
Forklift
3g-4g structural
6g pipe carbon&stainless
Timeline
Millwright/ Iron Worker
United Group Services
10.2023 - Current
Welder
HMT
02.2021 - 07.2023
Welder/Fitter
PPP
02.2016 - 09.2020
Nashville High School
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