Jason Karr
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Professional millwright with strong experience in mechanical and technical maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate projects, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality results. Adaptable to changing needs with focus on safety and precision. Strong skills in machinery repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Reliable team player with clear communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright Foreman
Fluor Constructors
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Supervised installation and maintenance of machinery, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Coordinated team activities to meet project deadlines and maintain safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior millwrights in technical skills and troubleshooting techniques.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and enhance reliability.
- Analyzed machinery performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Heavy Duty Service Technician (Red Seal Millwright)
Lonetrack Equipment (2017) Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Diagnoses equipment problems, repairs, troubleshoots, adjusts, overhauls and maintains diesel powered equipment, cooling systems, lubrication systems, engine control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, mobile and stationary heavy duty equipment used mainly in, but not restricted to the aggregate industry such as Crushers, Aggregate Plants, Screeners, Feeders, Wash plants and Conveyors.
- Works independently with minimal or no supervision with a thorough understanding of Work Orders and Technical Manuals.
- Meets all safety requirements and applicable safety policies.
- Performs plant set up and tear downs, fabrication and basic welding skills.
- Completes daily timesheets accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure a consistent and complete service record for all equipment worked upon.
- Performs work in either shop or outdoor construction/quarry site settings.
- Drives company vehicles when necessary, in accordance with the Company Policy Concerning Employee Use of Company Vehicles.
Maintenance Technician 2
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Custom fabricating, repairs and servicing of equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on the full range of equipment within the site.
- React quickly to breakdowns, communicate clearly with affected parties and work efficiently to fix the issue.
- Support continuous improvement by learning from breakdowns and sending feedback and suggestions for improvements through the line manager.
- Provide high levels of equipment availability to our internal customers.
- Support and learn from Senior Maintenance Technicians.
Coating and Lagging Technician
RAS Industries (PPI)
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Manufacturing and production of conveyor belt pulleys
- Custom repairs on conveyors
- Servicing conveyors for various sites
- TIG, MIG, and Stick Welding
Maintenance Technician (Contract)
Advanced Integration Technology
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Operating manual Lathe and Milling Machines
- Custom fitting of parts for various machines
- Building/modifications for machines
- Operated CNC router table
- Reading blueprints
Structural Worker
City of Surrey
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintaining and repairing all buildings and structures in the City of Surrey
- Preventive and reactive maintenance plumbing and pipes
- On call for any emergency maintenance
- Light industrial electrical wiring
Education
Millwright Red Seal -
Millwright Foundation Certificate - undefined
BCIT
Burnaby, BC06.2017
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Semiahmoo Secondary School
Surrey, BC01.2013
Skills
- Experience working on and rebuilding various crushing, screening, and conveying equipment at multiple quarry and mining locations in BC
- Extensive experience in Industrial construction and maintenance including preventative maintenance, maintenance planning, and emergency break down repairs
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulics and electrical issues
- Comfortable on computers
- Experience doing work on all shifts at various industrial manufacturing and industrial construction locations
Certification
- Millwright Red Seal
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Confined Space Entry Certified
- Fall Protection Certified
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Certified
- Site Ready BC/CSTS 2020
- Whmis Certificate
Timeline
Millwright Foreman
Fluor Constructors
11.2023 - 03.2025
Heavy Duty Service Technician (Red Seal Millwright)
Lonetrack Equipment (2017) Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2023
Maintenance Technician 2
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2021
Coating and Lagging Technician
RAS Industries (PPI)
05.2018 - 03.2019
Maintenance Technician (Contract)
Advanced Integration Technology
09.2017 - 05.2018
Structural Worker
City of Surrey
06.2015 - 09.2016
Millwright Foundation Certificate - undefined
BCIT
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Semiahmoo Secondary School
Millwright Red Seal -
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