Maintenance Mechanic Structural Steel

JOE E. WINBORNE

(HM)706-***-****

(C)229-***-****

*************@*****.***

SUMMARY

MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL with in-depth experience in PNEUMATICS, HYDRAULICS, WELDING and FABRICATION,ALSO ABILITY TO REPAIR FORKLIFTS, Adept at TIG, MIG and STICK,FLUX CORE,DUAL SHIELD WELDING. Skilled communicator, proven leader and motivator of production teams. Willing to make difficult decisions necessary to exceed maintenance or project goal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

METAL SPECIALISTS OF AUGUSTA Augusta, GA January 2013 - July 2016

Maintenance Mechanic Welder

Provided 24/7 maintenance service to RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS, Kellogg's, U.S. Battery, and P.Q. Chemicals. Possessed the ability to WELD PIPE, carbon, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and STRUCTURAL STEEL, and process PIPEING with MIG, TIG, and STICK welding. FORKLIFT CERTIFIED and ability to REPAIR FORKLIFT. Made necessary repairs to structural steel by replacing old piping and steel for improved production. Maintained CONVEYORS, and removed, replaced, and repaired PUMPS and MOTORS as needed in equipment. Maintained a detailed log of PREVENTIVE maintenance performed on equipment. Demonstrated the ability to safely lift, and transfer equipment to desired positions with the use of CHAIN FALLS and COME ALONGS.

MUSCO OLIVES Tracy, CA November 2009 - January 2013

Maintenance Mechanic Welder

Preventative maintenance performed on pumps and motors. Checked all pipes and equipment are functioning properly and perform any necessary replacements. Performed all safety checks and tests to ensure proper function. Certification on forklift and STICK, TIG, MIG and DUAL SHIELD welding. Maintained daily log of all testing, operations and duties performed. Offload all new equipment, ensure it was rigged properly and installed and checked to meet all safety regulations.

SHMC Albany, GA April 2008 - July 2009

Welder (AMERICAN PROTEIN)

Welded with STICK, TIG, MIG, FLUX CORE on structural steel and pipe. Also, fabricated handrails, platforms, screw conveyors, ladders. Passed welding test prior to start date. 308, 309, 316 and 6010, 6011, 7018.

AEROTEK STAFFING Aiken, SC October 2007- April 2008

Welder (BAE SYSTEMS)

Work duties included building tanks and mine resistant vehicles for the military. Expertise for this job included the ability to successfully apply the use of FLUX CORE,STICK and HARD WIRE as the chosen material for fitting and welding. Welding test passed prior to hire, with both flux core and hardwire.

U S SUGAR Clewiston, FL October 2007- October 2007

Welder

Worked Shutdown of sugar plant. Welded on 4” & 6” Carbon Steel pipe. Removed old motors and installed new ones. Tig the root; welded cap with 7018 welding rods. Completed 8 hour safety class prior to working in Mill.

POPHAM MECHANICAL April 2005 October 2007

Welder

(MILLER BREWERY) Albany GA

(Various PAPER MILLS) Valdosta, Jesup & Andersonville GA

Work duties included fabricating handrail, ladders, and platforms for Miller Brewery. Expertise for this job included a proficiency in Mig and Stick -Stainless Steel and Carbon applications. Welding test passed prior to hire. Utilized proper rigging techniques Also welded with Fluxcore and Aluminum.

UNICELL PAPER Sanford, FL February 2000 April 2005

Maintenance Fabricator

Responsible for preventative maintenance of all plant equipment with focuses on rewinder, pulper and conveyors to help improve plant efficiency and reduce overtime maintenance costs. 7x24 on-call maintenance support. Maintained and constructed all access platforms, handrails, and ladders. Maintained detailed log of maintenance activities to ensure full compliance with all maintenance requirements and regulations. Responsible for ownership and integrity of log serving as the primary source of data. Demonstrated increased level of responsibility and improved second shift productivity by serving as on-call maintenance resource. Performed welding with Aluminum,Stainless Steel,Carbon Steel with Mig, Tig, Stick.

FOSTER & WHEELER Sanford, FL March 1999 February 2000

Welder(Power Plant)

Responsible for fabricating and welding with Flux Core on exhaust stacks. Fabricated parts for handrails, ladders, and platforms. Responsible for all rigging and crane management issues. Took plate test with ceramic tape backing. Also welded with aluminum or chilled water.

WATKINS CONSTRUCTION January 1998 March 1999

Millwright Welder

(WEYERHAUSER PAPER) Andersonville, GA

(JEA POWER PLANT) Jacksonville, FL

(MERCK CHEMICAL) Albany, GA

Responsible for plant maintenance including changing existing pumps and replacing pipe. Performed millwright and stick welding, Welding and fabricating pipe, including pipe supports. Welded with Fluxcore and Stick on Iron and Pipe.

INDUSTIAL MECHANICS Albany, GA April 1992 January 1998

Welder / Fitter

RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANT MAINTENANCE AT (MULCOA MINERAL MINE) Performed preventative maintenance on pumps and ball crusher Managed additions and maintained conveyors. Welded with Tig,Mig,Stick-Carbon,Stainless, and Aluminum

TRITON SHIPYARD, Tampa, FL October 1987 January 1992

Welder

Responsible for welding repairs on yachts and barges. Welded with Fluxcore, stick, Tig, Carbon, Stainless, and Aluminum.

Welded on pipe with ceramic ring on inside.

TRAINING

Additional operative equipment includes: JLG, Scissor lift, boom truck, and forklift. 20 years welding experience with mig-tig-stick-fluxcore-hardwire-carbon steel-stainless steel-aluminum

Passed all required welding tests administered prior to hire for most positions.

MISCELLANEOUS

In addition to proficiency in welding skills, expert ability to work on pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics can be demonstrated.

Able to assess and repair forklifts.

REFERENCES

Johnny Norris 229-***-****

Levi Rowland 229-***-****

Jesse Rose 209-***-****

Paul Dorsey 209-***-****

Guy Gardner 209-***-****

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