Benjamin Jeffries
Machinist and Balancer
Houston, TX
*****************@*****.*** - 512-***-****
o Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
o Over 8 years experience in a wide range of industrial motors, pumps, controls, and machinery. o Experience in management and leadership roles of various types. o Excel in everything I am committed to and take ownership in my work. o Work great in a team environment and on my own.
o Am creative and find solutions to complex situations. o Proficient in Microsoft word, excel. office.
o Ability to adhere to EASA, and NEMA tolerances.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Machinist and Balancer
Sulzer Turbo Services - La Porte, TX - June 2015 to February 2016 o Machine new parts, repair existing parts, and modify or improve on original mechanical design. o When required, conduct research and development for a customer's unique needs. Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. to within a tolerance of 0.0005"
Machinist, Balancer, and Modifications Lead
Austin Armature Works - Buda, TX - December 2008 to June 2015 Electrician's Helper and Field Mechanic
Electro Mechanical Services - April 2008 to December 2009 a division of Austin Armature
Works in Buda, TX
Machinist
o Machine new parts, repair existing parts, and modify or improve on original mechanical design. o When required, conduct research and development for a customer's unique needs. o Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. to within a tolerence of 0.0005".
o Quote time and materials for various jobs.
o Shop and field balancing and vibration analysis. o Welding and fabrication.
o Press operator.
o Make new motor shafts and/or modify existing motor shafts. o Machine DC commutators.
Electrician's Helper and Field Mechanic
o Help and assist journeyman level electricians in day to day tasks. o Wire electric motors, drives.
o Set motors, pumps, pulleys and any mechanical devices and align motors and pumps to a tolerance of .005" or better.
o Install conduit and pull wire.
o Work on many types of industrial job sites under direct supervision of Master Electricians and Industrial Electro Mechanical Technicians, sometimes in hazardous and dangerous areas. o Various types of plumbing as necessary for installation of pumps and motors. Lead Modification Technician
o Manage shipping and receiving of motors.
o Train all newly hired and current technicians on company modification procedures. o Ensure efficient work flow of pending or current orders. o Communicate with customers directly.
o Modified Teco-Westinghouse Industrial Electric Motors by adding parts or manipulating motors to customers needs and specifications.
o Replace existing hardware with stainless steel hardware. o Install bearing RTDs, winding RTDs.
o Install special bearings and conduct grease changes. o Install space heaters, thermostats, and thermistors. o Convert from F1 to F2 and extend motor leads.
o Install shaft grounding rings, vibration sensors, and other devices. o Paint two-part marine grade epoxy coatings and apply anti-fungal tropicalization processes. o Modification of explosion-proof motors: High volt 2300/4160VAC, Low volt 230/460VAC, and more.
o Convert a horizontal motor to a vertical motor.
o Install C-flanges and D-flanges.
Shop Mechanic
o Reconditioning of electric motors.
o Reconditioning of various types of pumps including sewage, vertical turbine, and split-case. o Alignment of motors to various types of equipment. o Warranty inspection of electric motors and pumps. o Precision measuring.
o Test run all equipment that I have worked on.
o Electric motor rewind.
o Electric motor/pump rewiring for specific voltage. o Replacement of bearings, and various seals.
o Recondition D/C motors.
o Industrial Painting.
o Sand blasting, and pressure washing of equipment. o Specialized coatings for pumps and electric motors. Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps - Camp Pendleton, CA - November 2004 to November 2008 EDUCATION
business management
Austin Community College - Austin, TX
2012 to 2014
Austin High School in - Austin, TX
May 2000