Tom Kessler

Industrial Mechanic at Stillwater Mining Company

Columbus, Montana, United States

About

12 years in the military as a unit supply specialist/sergeant. various other jobs ranging from maintenance, lawn care, security, warehousing, and construction

Experience

  • Service Technician at Bretz RV
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Ensured that all documents related to each service job were correctly filled out prior to submission. Tested all components of the RV systems including brakes, lights, generators and other electrical systems. Performed maintenance and repairs on RV appliances such as water heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, microwaves and furnaces.

  • Stillwater Mining Company (14 yrs 4 mos)
    • Industrial Mechanic
      Apr 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 4 mos

    • Millwright
      Jun 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines. Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems. Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.

    • Millwright
      Apr 2012 - Aug 2022 · 10 yrs 5 mos

      Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines. Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems. Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.

  • Technician at M.H. Eby, Inc
    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 · 8 mos

    Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired trailer components such as brakes, suspension systems, tires, and electrical wiring. Repaired body damage to trailers by welding metal patches onto frames and other areas. Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.

  • Press Operator at Next Fx
    Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 · 7 mos

    Perform minor repairs to machines as needed. Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.

  • Millwright at CertainTeed
    Mar 2008 - Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machines to reduce downtime. Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Replaced faulty parts in various types of machines.