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Randy Weatherington

Millington

Summary

Safety-oriented millwright with several years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical maintenance and issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1981
1981
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Millwright maintenance mechanic

Ktg Usa
Map
07.1999 - 08.2025
  • Installed and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline equipment operations.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards and malfunctions.
  • Assisted in the assembly of new machinery according to specifications.
  • Trained junior staff on safe operation of mechanical equipment.
  • Documented maintenance activities and repairs for compliance records.
  • Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
  • Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
  • Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
  • Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
  • Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
  • Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on various mechanical systems across the facility.
  • Inspected equipment regularly for wear, damage, and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve mechanical issues quickly.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory of parts used.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools safely in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Assisted in the development of preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and maintenance procedures effectively.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
  • Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
  • Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.

Certified fitter and welder

Midsouth maintenance
Memphis
06.1979 - 07.1999
  • Assembled and installed mechanical components in diverse machinery.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
  • Cleaned machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Carried out repairs on hydraulic systems as instructed by supervisor.
  • Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
  • Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Installed piping systems for water, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
  • Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
  • Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Aligned machines properly for efficient operation.
  • Calibrated a range of instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
  • Prepared work reports detailing actions taken on gas units.
  • Installed and modified metal refractory lining support structures inside fireboxes.
  • Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
  • Removed shoring, replaced masonry and inspecting pipe joints for leakage.
  • Assisted in investigations of gas fires and explosions.
  • Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
  • Joined air supply piping between motor-blowers and gas burners.
  • Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
  • Moved construction materials by hand or various transport methods.
  • Completed job checklists with customers and answered questions and solved problems before closing projects.
  • Engaged in preparation work to ready worksite for installers.
  • Assisted tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects.
  • Signaled and guided heavy equipment operators and secured special attachments to construction machines.
  • Prepared construction sites, materials and tools for specific projects and loaded and unloaded equipment and products.
  • Maintained construction vehicles and equipment in top operating condition.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operated hand tools and machinery to fabricate parts as per specifications.

Education

Trezevant High School
Memphis, Tennessee

Welding Certificate - Welding Classes

Votech School
Memphis, Tennessee
07.1975 - 05.1978

Skills

  • Machinery installation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Fabrication methods
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • Parts ordering
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee training
  • Time management
  • Conveyor systems
  • Equipment inspection
  • Torque specifications
  • Coupling installation
  • Power tool operation
  • Repair work
  • Machine repair
  • Diagnostic techniques
  • Equipment assembly
  • Diagram and schematic reading
  • Welding expertise
  • Conveyor assembly
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Issue and problem resolution
  • Parts installation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Soldering
  • Equipment installation
  • Bearing installation
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Refinery operations
  • Valve maintenance
  • Pump maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Work planning
  • Productivity and safety improvement
  • Fabrication
  • Material needs determination
  • Equipment planning analysis
  • Fusing and cutting
  • Parts repair
  • Structural welding
  • Precision alignment
  • Machinery assembly
  • Troubleshooting
  • Seal replacement
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Industrial mechanics
  • Lubrication procedures
  • Equipment Repair
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Vibration analysis
  • Power tools operation
  • Mechanical alignment
  • Equipment inspections
  • Motor alignment
  • Safety procedures
  • Shaft alignment
  • Mechanical tools
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Machinery maintenance

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Millwright maintenance mechanic

Ktg Usa
07.1999 - 08.2025

Certified fitter and welder

Midsouth maintenance
06.1979 - 07.1999

Welding Certificate - Welding Classes

Votech School
07.1975 - 05.1978

Trezevant High School

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