Jeffrey Mckay
Whitecourt,AB
Summary
Precision-driven Millwright Apprentice recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in machinery installation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting with an aptitude for mechanical assembly and blueprint reading. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure projects meet stringent deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Apprentice/welder
C5 Chadd
Sangudo, Alberta
07.2023 - Current
- Installed industrial machinery and structural equipment in plant environments.
- Inspected conveyors, pumps, and motors for wear and alignment issues.
- Disassembled, repaired, and reassembled mechanical components using hand and power tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on rotating equipment and production systems.
- Aligned shafts, bearings, and couplings to support safe equipment operation.
- Troubleshot breakdowns and restored mechanical systems during plant outages.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacement parts.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Operated hoists and dollies to transport heavy machinery safely within the facility. and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Oiler
Canfor/millarwestern
Whitecourt, AB
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Lubricated lumber mill equipment at Canfor/Millar Western using grease guns and oil cans.
- Inspected bearings, chains, and conveyors for wear during routine plant rounds.
- Checked oil levels and topped up gearboxes, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
- Followed lockout tagout procedures during maintenance on production equipment.
- Coordinated with millwrights to support repairs and equipment shutdowns.
- Performed preventive maintenance on sawmill machinery following scheduled work orders.
Education
Challenged First Year - Millwright
N/A
08.2024 - 10.2026
Skills
- Welding fabrication
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Malfunction diagnosis
- Gearbox repair
- Bearing replacement
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Lockout procedures
- Hoisting equipment
- Rigging techniques
- Industrial mechanics
Timeline
Challenged First Year - Millwright
N/A
08.2024 - 10.2026
Millwright Apprentice/welder
C5 Chadd
07.2023 - Current
Oiler
Canfor/millarwestern
08.2021 - 11.2023