Tacoma, Washington, United States
Started as general labor, operated machines on sawmill and planer side, Millwright apprentice to 5 years as working foreman. (14 years exp.) Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Performed routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions. Diagnosed mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Interfor purchased mill from Simpson