BRADEN L. YAWN
Baytown, TX 77532
Email: **********@*****.***
Millwright/Maintenance
With over 15 years of experience as a Millwright/Field Machinist, I have worked with diverse manufacturing companies and ensured optimal functionality of machines involved in the daily manufacturing process. I have successfully delivered maximum run time, and helped minimize the idle time of machines, thereby ensuring optimized productivity. I am skilled with the use of precision tools such as ID/OD micrometers, dial indicators, precision levels, gauge blocks, optical and laser alignment tooling. I have SAP experience and able to read blueprints. Also have broad experience with pumps, blowers, reciprocal compressors, turbines, and equipment alignments. NCCER Certified.
Recent employment includes:
Millwright
Turner Industries-Westlake Epoxy
April 2024-Present
Remove Centrifugal pumps to replace mechanical seals, install, and perform alignments.
Maintain screw conveyors, belt conveyors, and bucket elevators.
Trouble shooting and repair critical product equipment.
Millwright
Turner Industries-Arkema
Sept 2018 – April 2024
Starting machines and observing mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Lubricating or applying adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Installing, replacing, or changing machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using precision tools.
Reading work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Setting up and operating machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborating with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Millwright
Turner Industries – Oxy Vinyl in Deer Park, Texas
July 2013 – Sept 2018
Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Align machines and equipment, using precision tools.
Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
Millwright
KBR-Texas Instruments
June 2012-July 2013
Installing, replacing, or changing machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using precision tools.
Reading work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Millwright
Hytorc of Texas
March 2012 to June 2012
Install, repair, and maintain equipment such as installation and maintenance of motors and pumps in various sizes up to 20 tons of weight.
Move, assemble, and install machinery and equipment such as shafting, precision bearings, gearboxes, motors, and mechanical clutches
Millwright
Phoenix Services, Kaneka plant, La Porte, Texas.
Feb 2012 to March 2012
Plant Shutdown project
Millwright
JSW Steel, Baytown, Texas
Dec 2011 to Feb 2012
Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Millwright
Zachary – Invista Corp in Victoria, Texas.
Nov 2011 to Dec 2011
Plant Shutdown Project
Pipe-Fitter
Neal Construction – Contract for Stolthaven Storage Terminal at Port of Houston
Jan 2011 to Oct 2011
Performed repairs plant wide, also worked on new construction projects, incorporating all size piping, stainless and carbon steel, as well as assisted in field welding.
Millwright
Shaw Maintenance - Oxy in Pasadena, Texas.
September 2007 to January 2010.
Lubrication of machinery, bearing replacement, seal replacement and preventative maintenance.
Education and Training:
NCCER Certification, Lee College Millwright Certificate (5 Semesters completed)
Computer based Course: Laser alignment (Rotalign)
S.T.A.R.T.-Supervisor Training in Accountability and Recognition Techniques
Skills:
OSHA regulatory compliance
SAP Experience
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints.
Troubleshooting expert
Dependable independent worker
Consistent work history
Familiar with industry safety equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience with hydraulic press brake and other common shop machinery
Familiar with industry safety equipment
Flexible work schedule
Good at multi-tasking
Good verbal/written communication skills
References: Available on Request