Gordon Grills
Keene,ON
Summary
Experienced millwright with strong safety compliance, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Skilled in hydraulic systems, pump maintenance, and diagnosing breakdowns to restore equipment reliability and keep production running efficiently.
Motivated Trainer eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 4 years of related experience and superior planning and time management abilities.
Overview
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7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Blommer Chocolate
01.2020 - Current
- Inspected rotating equipment, identifying wear before failures disrupted production.
- Troubleshot mechanical breakdowns on conveyors, pumps, and packaging equipment.
- Aligned shafts, couplings, and bearings to restore reliable machine performance.
- Rebuilt gearboxes, motors, and pump assemblies using precision hand tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on bakery and process equipment to support uptime.
- Installed replacement parts, guarding, and components to meet safety requirements.
- Calibrated mechanical systems and verified operation after repairs.
- Documented maintenance work orders and communicated equipment status to production teams.
- Implemented continuous improvement program for maintenance department, fostering culture of efficiency and proactive problem-solving.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
Education
Millwright Apprenticeship
Durham College
Oshawa05-2019
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Timeline
Millwright
Blommer Chocolate
01.2020 - Current
Millwright Apprenticeship
Durham College