John (kirk)lund Garson
Sault Ste. Marie,CA
Summary
Adept Journeyman Millwright with proven expertise in precision alignment and effective teamwork, demonstrated at BarrickHemlo Mine through streamlining maintenance processes and enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in both hydraulic systems and fostering collaborative environments, significantly contributing to project success without exceeding deadlines. extremely punctual when it comes to being on time aswell as attending work. Adaptable Millwright with safety-driven mentality to both build and dismantle machinery. Hard worker with great personality and over 6 years of interpreting drawings and specifications. Focused worker promoting excellent attendance record and knowledgeable in equipment planning and analysis
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Millwright Underground
BarrickHemlo Mine
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of repairs, modifications, and equipment specifications to streamline future maintenance activities.
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management, teamwork, and technical expertise in the millwright field.
- Perform duties such as daily maintenance, repairs, and breakdowns. take the lead on jobs such as crusher rebuilds, bearing and gear reducer installation and alignment, dewatering pump rebuilds and replacement, hoist and conveyance maintenance aswell as many other critical repairs.
- As shift millwright i take on the duties of maintaining the entire mine site on night shift between underground and the process mill, making repairs and having to make critical decisions to better benefit and protect the company's assets and production.
Journeyman Millwright, Crane Repair
Algoma Steel
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of repairs, modifications, and equipment specifications to streamline future maintenance activities.
- performed routine and preventative maintenance, wire rope changes, removal and replacement of gear reducers, motors, compressors etc. along with various rigging, hoisting, lubing and oiling while coordinating jobs with mill managers, shift managers, foreman and planners.
- Increased production efficiency with the installation and optimization of complex industrial equipment.
- Assisted engineers in designing new machinery layouts that improved workflow processes within facilities.
Pipefitter Apprentice
S&T Group
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Attended level 1 trade school
Education
No Degree - Plumber/Pipefitting Foundation
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON08.2016
High School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate And Vocational School
Sault Ste. Marie, ON06.2015
Skills
- Precision Alignment
- Power Tool Operation
- Motor Controls
- Hydraulic systems
- Rigging Techniques
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Bearing installation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Welding Techniques
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Red seal Millwright
certificate No. 413698393
CWB All position SMAW
Timeline
Journeyman Millwright Underground
BarrickHemlo Mine
05.2023 - Current
Journeyman Millwright, Crane Repair
Algoma Steel
05.2017 - 05.2023
Pipefitter Apprentice
S&T Group
06.2015 - 05.2017
No Degree - Plumber/Pipefitting Foundation
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate And Vocational School
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