Manuell Griffin
Byron
Summary
Dynamic Millwright General Foreman with a proven track record at D&z, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and leadership. Enhanced productivity through effective training programs and strategic project management, ensuring timely completion of complex projects. Skilled in precision alignment and safety compliance, fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright General Foreman
D&z
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided technical expertise during equipment procurement process, ensuring selected machinery met organizational needs and requirements.
- Implemented an effective communication system to keep team members informed of project progress, important updates, and safety reminders.
- Completed complex projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation and project management skills.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to improve the skillset of millwrights, resulting in increased productivity levels.
Maintenance Technician
Kumho
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Millwright Foreman
Zachry
01.2008 - 07.2020
- Optimized production processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions accordingly.
- Trained new hires to ensure they quickly became valuable members of the team.
- Kept detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring accurate documentation was readily available when needed.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify root causes of mechanical failures efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting complex mechanical issues swiftly.
- Managed a team of millwrights for increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as engineering, operations, and procurement for seamless project execution.
- Assisted in budget planning, contributing to the effective allocation of resources for various projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors and maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Prioritized tasks strategically, addressing pressing issues promptly while managing long-term objectives.
- Oversaw project completion on time by coordinating schedules and resources effectively.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
Education
GED -
Mary Persons
Forsyth Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tools mastery
- Power tools proficiency
- Precision alignment
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Industrial machinery
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Equipment installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical
- Machine assembly
- Rigging expertise
- Machinery repair
- Mechanical tools
- Equipment rebuilding
- Power tool operation
- Bearing installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Repair work
- Structural welding
- Pump maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Work planning
- Conveyor systems
- Root-cause analysis
- Machinery maintenance
- Mechanical alignment
- Fusing and cutting
- Issue and problem resolution
- Mechanical tool usage
- Seal replacement
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Millwright General Foreman
D&z
01.2025 - 08.2025
Maintenance Technician
Kumho
07.2020 - 08.2023
Millwright Foreman
Zachry
01.2008 - 07.2020
GED -
Mary Persons
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