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Thaddeus Charles Kitchens

Byromville

Summary

Dynamic Millwright with extensive experience at Graphic Packaging International, excelling in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance machinery reliability through effective preventive maintenance and skilled welding techniques. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety compliance drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright

Graphic Packaging International
Macon
03.2015 - Current
  • Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
  • Used rigging, hoists and overhead crane to remove and replace equipment on paper machines such as rolls, showers, doctor blade holders, airbags, and cylinders.
  • Repaired and replaced piping on steam, condensate, acid, air, mill water and pulp systems.
  • Fabricated and or repaired guards, handrails, platforms, and equipment brackets.

Welder/Fabricator

Quality Industrial
Eastman
11.2009 - 03.2015
  • Fabricated and installed equipment in various locations, such as conveyors, tanks, hoist monorail systems, motor and pump bases, and specialized rigging devices.
  • Inspected and repaired debarking drums and infeed chutes for chip mills.
  • Inspected heavy equipment for structural damage, and made repairs in compliance with manufacturers' repair procedures.
  • Fabricated and installed various piping systems.
  • Participated in a code welding program that involved making repairs on pressure piping, boilers, and chemical reactors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richard Arnold High School
Savannah, GA
02-1996

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting machinery
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Welding techniques
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Rigging equipment
  • Pipe fitting
  • Lazer alignment
  • Pump maintenance
  • Coupling installation
  • Machinery installation
  • Power tools usage
  • Reliability
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanical tool usage
  • Conveyor System Experience
  • Lockout Procedures
  • Structural welding
  • Fabricate parts

Timeline

Millwright

Graphic Packaging International
03.2015 - Current

Welder/Fabricator

Quality Industrial
11.2009 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Richard Arnold High School
Thaddeus Charles Kitchens