Mike Brown
Kingston
Summary
To acquire employment with a company that will expand my knowledge, skills, proficiency, and experience through instruction, training, and practice. Skilled Industrial Machinist- Millwright with comprehensive knowledge in machine installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to maintain industrial machines to ensure optimal productivity and safety. Showcased strengths include diagnosing mechanical problems, reading blueprints, and operating machinery. Notable for enhancing system performance in previous work settings by implementing routine inspections and preventative maintenance protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Machinist
TVA
10.2024 - Current
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Removal, installation, and rebuild of various equipment.
- LMS, Concur, and E-Workplace experience.
- Use of precision measuring equipment.
- Overhead crane, forklift, oxygen-acetylene torch, hydraulic rams, etc.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Machinist
Day & Zimmerman
Kingston
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on various plant equipment.
- Overhead crane, forklift, and 1 ton service truck use.
- Removal, installation, rebuild of various equipment.
- Use of precision measuring equipment.
- Use of safe rigging principals and procedures.
- Perform maintenance on conveyors including belts, rollers, and bearings.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
Owner/Mechanic
Browns Mobile Mechanic Service
Kingston
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Perform mechanical repair on automobiles, watercraft, and small engines.
- Repair A/C systems, motors, transmission, suspension, hull repair, 12v electronics install, seal replacement, and general maintenance.
- Welding and fabrication work repairing trailers etc.
- Charging system repair.
- Test drive and diagnostics on automobiles, boats, watercraft, and farm equipment.
- Provided estimates for labor costs involved in repair jobs based on customer requests.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
Machinist
Day & Zimmerman
Watts Bar Nuclear
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Perform maintenance on various plant equipment.
- Removal, installation, rebuild of various equipment including RCP seals.
- Use of precision measuring equipment.
- Overhead crane, forklift, oxygen acetylene torch, hydraulic rams, etc.
- Use of safe rigging principals and procedures.
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic
GEM Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Y12 Central Training Facility
- General facility and equipment repairs at DOE site.
- Repair gun range target systems.
- Repair tractor, mowers, and others.
- Operation of skid steer, 90hp tractor, fecon, mowers, mig welder, plasma cutter, boom lift, scissor lifts and backhoe.
- Electrical work replacing equipment motors, lights and fixtures up to 480v.
- Pulling wire for new install.
- Hvac repair and install.
- Fence repair and install.
- Light grade work and tree felling.
- Y12 Central Training Facility
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, built frames, and facades.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Industrial Millwright
Cherokee Millwright & Mechanical
Maryville
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Loading, unloading, and setting industrial equipment.
- Precision leveling and alignment.
- Operation of forklifts, extend a boom forklifts up to 12k, and versa lifts up to 140k capacity.
- Use of air bags, rigging, pallet jacks, toe jacks, cold roll steel, hoists, and mobile and overhead cranes.
- Crane signaling/ flagging.
- Metal fabrication and welding.
- Many large contracts with Denso, Rubbermaid, Perma-Fix, Standard Aero, and Energy Solutions.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Duct work installation
- HVAC unit installation
Millwright
KBR
Borger
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
Automotive Mechanic
Auto Nation Honda
Knoxville
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Repair automobiles.
- 4 Wheel vehicle alignment.
- Turn brake rotors on lathe.
- Service including oil changes, brakes, starters, steering and suspension.
- Diagnostics on mechanical and electrical components.
Automotive Mechanic
Pep Boys Automotive
Knoxville
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Repair automobiles.
- 4 Wheel vehicle alignment.
- Turn brake rotors on lathe.
- Service including oil changes, brakes, starters, steering and suspension.
- Diagnostics on mechanical and electrical components.
Industrial Millwright
Jacobs Field Services
Morenci
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Set and precision level equipment in gold mine.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
Painter- Mechanic
Eddies Body Shop
Harriman
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Monitored job progress by inspecting each stage of the painting process.
- Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
- Operated air compressor equipment to power tools such as grinders, drills and paint spray guns.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed during the entire painting process.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing rust, dirt and grease using wire brush and chemical solutions.
- Kept accurate records of materials used during each job.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brakes, spark plugs and radiators.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Millwright
KBR Services-BE&K
Lysite
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Pipe stress tests, and flange torque using proper torque specs and procedure
Mechanic
Petro Shopping Center
Knoxville
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
Millwright
KBR Services
Borger
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
05-2007
Skills
- NCCER Millwright
- Machine installation
- Heavy machinery rigging
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Machine operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- NCCER Millwright
- OSHA 10
- Heavy machinery operation
- Precision measuring
Affiliations
- Boating
- Fishing
- Family
- Building Vehicles
- Fabricating
Timeline
Regional Machinist
TVA
10.2024 - Current
Machinist
Day & Zimmerman
02.2024 - 10.2024
Machinist
Day & Zimmerman
10.2023 - 11.2023
Owner/Mechanic
Browns Mobile Mechanic Service
02.2022 - 10.2024
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic
GEM Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2022
Industrial Millwright
Cherokee Millwright & Mechanical
05.2015 - 10.2018
Millwright
KBR
03.2015 - 05.2015
Automotive Mechanic
Auto Nation Honda
11.2014 - 03.2015
Automotive Mechanic
Pep Boys Automotive
08.2014 - 11.2014
Industrial Millwright
Jacobs Field Services
10.2013 - 01.2014
Painter- Mechanic
Eddies Body Shop
01.2013 - 10.2013
Millwright
KBR Services-BE&K
08.2011 - 12.2011
Mechanic
Petro Shopping Center
08.2010 - 12.2010
Millwright
KBR Services
05.2008 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy