Patrick C. Dahl
Apple Valley
Summary
Dynamic Millwright with extensive experience at KMC, excelling in mechanical repairs and welding techniques. Proven ability in blueprint interpretation and quality assurance, ensuring optimal equipment functionality. Recognized for problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to successful machinery maintenance and fabrication projects. Proficient in high-pressure pipe maintenance and various welding methods.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
KMC
Apple Valley
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in performing mechanical repairs on machinery and equipment, including bucket elevators, belt replacement/resplicing/skiving.
- Troffing, roller and return roller replacements
- Torching, grinding, operating beveling machine
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Followed safety protocols to promote a safe work environment
- Participated in training sessions on equipment maintenance techniques.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Baring replacement and maintenance, including maintaining barring tolerance in the thousands..
- Proficient in stick/S.M.A.W./mig and tig welding. All positions including: horizontal, vertical, overhead, Chinese vertical. 70180-6010-309L in all positions. All patch work welding ranging from negative pressure, to active water tanks.
- Various jobs include ball mill and hammer mill rebuilds (including liner replacements, tombstones, grizzly, various guards (range: large to small)
- All power tools, electric and pneumatic
- Performed various jobs on all sizes and types of metal (including hard plate, mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum) – hard facing and air-arching.
- All pipe maintenance, including high pressure (ball valve, gate valve, and keystone valve).
Welding Fabricator
Dyell Machine
Hesperia
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated welding machinery and tools to complete projects efficiently.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on welding techniques and safety practices.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
Education
High School Diploma -
AAE
Apple Valley, CA06-2012
Skills
- Mechanical repairs
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Pipe maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Pneumatic controls
- Heavy lifting
- Parts installation
- Valve maintenance
Timeline
Millwright
KMC
07.2025 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Dyell Machine
06.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
AAE
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