Kevin Girdler
Summary
Safety-oriented Millwright experienced in planning, installing, and maintaining industrial machinery. Increased machinery efficiency and reduced downtime through effective troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance. Committed to safety and teamwork while adapting to diverse equipment challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
Musashi Auto Parts inc.
Arthur
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Installed and repaired machinery components for automotive production lines.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on heavy equipment to reduce machinery downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to minimize downtime during operations.
- Inspected machinery for wear and tear, recommending necessary repairs or replacements.
- Repaired broken or worn parts through welding, grinding, or fabrication to restore machine functionality.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Built industrial machines using detailed specifications and tools.
Millwright
Owen Sound Ledgerock
Owen Sound
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with team members to enhance maintenance processes and uphold safety standards.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems effectively.
- Executed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment to minimize machinery downtime.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for assembly tasks effectively.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in diesel engines and related systems.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
Millwright
Conmico
Vaughan
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Installed high pressure systems up to 10000 psi
- Collaborated with technicians to install complex multi-machine systems, ensuring timely and safe deployment.
- Assembled machinery components following detailed specifications and blueprints.
- Aligned moving parts of industrial machinery with a level or laser beam device.
- Operated hand and power tools to enhance assembly process efficiency.
- Inspected completed machines to ensure they met quality standards prior to shipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Employed heavy machinery and tools to accurately measure and assemble units per specifications.
Millwright
Maple Rienders Constructors Ltd
Mississauga
03.2010 - 06.2016
- Installed various systems and equipment according to specifications and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide installation procedures accurately.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine pipe layout and installation requirements.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Connected and secured pipes with flange, Victaulic, threaded joints, and PVC glue.
- Installed water and wastewater systems according to specifications.
- Conducted site assessments to identify installation requirements and address challenges effectively.
- Troubleshot issues during installations, providing effective solutions promptly.
- Tested and troubleshot systems to resolve issues and ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines while adhering to quality standards.
- Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
- Operated rigging equipment for hoisting and moving heavy materials.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Education
Industrial Mechanic Millwright -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener 03.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
Certification
- Forklift
- Scissor lift
- Hoisting and rigging
- Fall arrest
- Confined space entry
- First Aid
Timeline
Millwright
Musashi Auto Parts inc.
09.2019 - 05.2022
Millwright
Owen Sound Ledgerock
04.2018 - 08.2019
Millwright
Conmico
06.2016 - 03.2018
Industrial Mechanic Millwright -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
03.2011 - 06.2014
Millwright
Maple Rienders Constructors Ltd
03.2010 - 06.2016