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Mitchell Coish

Whitecourt,AB

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Millwright with an in depth background at Alberta Newsprint Company within the operations department as well as the maintenance department. Successful at performing mechanical troubleshooting and promoting industrial safety. Demonstrated expertise in precision machinery alignments and inviting team environments into the workplace. Achieved significant equipment runtime while decreasing downtime through preventative maintenance and effective training. Currently involved heavily in the commitment to safety within the mill as a chairperson on the Central Safety Committee, while taking lead and running safety meetings for the Mechanical Department as well. Sat as a member of the Confined Space/High Angle Rescue team for 5 years. Performed maintenance, services and rebuilds at the mills onsite Power Generation Plant

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Millwright

Alberta Newsprint Company
07.2020 - Current
  • Performed routine preventative maintenance on equipment within multiple areas of the Pulp Mill as well as on the Paper side of the Mill.
  • Covered on call as a 3rd year apprentice leading up until the completion of my Journeyperson certificate, carrying a work phone responding to the mills emergency break downs as needed.
  • Worked efficiently and Safely while promoting a team environment between all maintenance staff.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.

Operator

Alberta Newsprint Company
11.2012 - 07.2020
  • Operated forklifts/clamp trucks as a warehouse operator loading paper in highway tractors as well as railcars.
  • Maintained and operated automated equipment on the Wrapline and performed small amounts of routine maintenance as needed.
  • Operated and ran a crew of 4 coworkers on the Dry End process of a Paper Machine at the Winder.
  • Maintained and promoted a safe and efficient work environment amongst all crew members to meet production goals and achievements.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.

Laborer Helper

Carlan Oilfield Services
08.2012 - 11.2012
  • Assisted in completion of projects safely and efficiently.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment safely, reducing risk of injury or damage to property during construction projects.
  • Promoted effective communication among team members by relaying vital information between supervisors and workers.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on a service truck at a oil/gas plant.

Education

Millwright Journeyperson -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton
07-2024

High School Diploma -

Hilltop Highschool
Whitecourt, AB
06-2012

Skills

  • Industrial safety training courses - such as crane training, broderson training, forklift training
  • Bearing replacement and preventative maintenance
  • Safely preformed lockout/tagout procedures before commencing work on equipment
  • Precision machinery alignments
  • Basic welding and fabrication tasks
  • Performed maintenance on chip handling conveyors
  • Equipment installation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Rigging techniques
  • Pump maintenance
  • CMMS Systems
  • Power Plant Maintenance

Languages

English

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Millwright Certificate of Qualification - Provincial or State Apprenticeship Boards.
  • Lockout/Tagout Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Mobile Crane Operator Certification - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
  • Fall Protection Training Certificate – OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.

Timeline

Maintenance Millwright

Alberta Newsprint Company
07.2020 - Current

Operator

Alberta Newsprint Company
11.2012 - 07.2020

Laborer Helper

Carlan Oilfield Services
08.2012 - 11.2012

Millwright Journeyperson -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Hilltop Highschool
Mitchell Coish