Ellis C. Griffin

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Baxley, GA 31513

Cell: 912-***-****

E-mail: jrd3zb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Offering a career worth of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, specializing in the optimization of power generation, the manufacturing and production process; through comprehensive operations management and equipment performance and analysis. Diversified, technically proficient, and multi-faceted industrial manufacturing and process management professional. More than 25 years of experience implementing principles to sustain operations and increase production; adept in the application of industrial maintenance methodology and operational concepts designed to support the integration of technologically advanced mechanical solutions, in conjunction with maintaining continuity in operations.

EXPERIENCE

Millwright Union Local 1263 LLC, Millwright, 1985-Present.

Miscellaneous projects include assignments for Union Camp Chemical Plant, Georgia Biomass - Green Energy, Maxwell House Coffee – Production, RJ Reynolds - Packaging Machinery, Ford Motor Plant - Fabrication and Production, Plant Hatch - Nuclear Power, Turbine Assembly, Fabrication and Calibration; Com Ed Westinghouse - Quad City, Double Eagle Galvanizing Plant - Detroit MI, General Motors – Production, General Electric – Energy, Hazelhurst Mills - Fabric and Textile Production, ITT Rayonier - Lumber Processing, Brown and Williamson - Packaging Machinery, and multiple Paper Plants (Rome GA, West Point VA, Augusta GA, PCI at Lake Park GA). *Professional Affiliations include previous membership of Union Local 865. *Demonstrates proficiency in the use of special equipment and machinery including lift trucks, machinery, precision measurement tools and utilization concepts, to include but not limited to Machine Tool Technology, Fabrication & Design, Material Handling Systems, Real-time Operating (RTO) Systems, Over Head Cranes, Cherry Picker, Forklifts, Hoists, Rail Car Loaders, Manual Lathes, Milling Machines (vertical & horizontal), Lumber Sorters / Stackers, Welders, Arbor Presses, Drill Presses, Magnetic Drill Press, Vernier calipers, Micrometers, Dial Indicators, Sheave Gauges, Taper Plug Gauges, Telescoping Gauges, Gauge Blocks, Optical, Laser Alignment Tools, Power Saws (horizontal & vertical), Press Brakes, Gear, Bearing, Packing Pullers, Electronic, Laser, Precision Levels, Cylindrical or Precision Grinders, CNC Turning Center, CNC Lathe, Key Setters, Key Broaching, Metal Shears, Air Compressors, Valve Operators, Actuators, Boilers, electric motors, Furnaces, Fans, Coolers, Dryers, Cilos, Kilns, Packaging (GDXI, X2, X500, X2000, 4350, C600), Casepacker (Focke), Feed Conveyers, Belt Conveyors, Material Reclaimers, Debarkers, Chipper, Jet Screens, Barkhogs, Robotic Equipment, Pellitizing Machines, Labelers, Fillers, Packers, Stretch Wrappers, Shrink Wrappers, Cello & Overwrap Machines, Paper Machines, gear reducers, and Coal Crushers. Adept in Welding, to include Arc Welding, Mig Welding, Oxyacetylene Welding, Rigging, Spot Welding, Heliarc or Gas Welding, Arc Flash, Stick Rod Welding, and using Cutting Torches. Applies Principles of Fluid Mechanics, Water Pump and Motor Alignment-Hydraulics and pneumatics, repairs, water lines, compressors, turbines, pumps, valves. *Proficient in Automated Data Management and internal Computer Programs, record keeping, and programs such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. *Reads blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Assembles, installs, aligns, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, inspects, dismantles and moves a variety of machinery and equipment. Performed tasks to include welding, cutting, machining and preparing bases for equipment. Performs maintenance type repairs troubleshooting mechanical drive components. Assists in terminal maintenance and operational support. Performs all types of preventive and reactive maintenance activities. *Performs all functions safely, complying with rules, procedures and policies. *Able to recognize, set up, and operate hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment common to the Millwright trade. *Operates hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery; cleans, lubricates, and performs routine maintenance work on equipment, machinery, tubing and fittings, motors etc. Maintains complete, accurate filing systems and completes updating of all maintenance records including, but not limited to work orders, equipment preventive maintenance sheets, operations manuals, safety manuals, emergency response manuals, policies and procedures. Creates materials sheets, schedules and plans for upcoming projects takes lead role on work assignments. *Schedules, conducts and attends safety meetings participates in spill response, clean up and emergency response activities maintains a clean and safe work environment. *Ensures reporting of all incidents and accidents drives company vehicles to transport tools, equipment and materials to and from different work areas on sites as required. *Demonstrates a mastery of reading and writing comprehension, interpreting service manuals; demonstrates communication, math abilities, knowledge of Isometrics, P&ID's, reading blueprints, reads prints and technical drawings, diagrams, reading schematics and schematic drawings, process mapping and interpreting concepts outlines in industry manuals. *Extensive knowledge of dealing with OSHA in the workplace, HAZMAT and working with hazardous materials, or transporting hazardous materials. Possesses a Current Driver License.

CERTIFICATIONS

Possesses a Millwright Trade Certification.

Certified in Lean Enterprise-Lean System Implementation.

Certified in 8-Step Problem Solving.

Certified in CNC Set-Up and Programming.

Certified in Value Stream Mapping.

Certified in Total Productive Maintenance.

Certified in Reading Blueprints, Schematics, and Mechanical Drawings.

Certified in Technical Layout Plans.

Certified in Advanced Machinist Proficiency.

Certified in Electric Motor Alignment.

Certified in Electrical Safety.

Certified in Personal Protection Equipment-PPE.

Certified in OSHA 10/16.

Certified in Rigging 1 / 2.

Certified in Human Performance.

Certified in GE HYTORC.

Certified in First Responder.

Certified in HAZMAT, Environmental Awareness.

Certified in Emergency Response.

Certified in Fire Prevention.

Certified in Hazardous Materials and Incident Response.

Certified in Lockout-Tagout.

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