Christopher Boice
Westport
Summary
Experienced in maintaining and repairing machinery, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform repairs, and ensure optimal equipment operation through systematic testing and adjustments. Skilled in welding techniques and blueprint reading, contributing to the successful installation and repair of various systems and structures. Effective communicator with a history of collaborating with teams to achieve operational goals while adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/ Operator
Columbus Utilities
Columbus
06.2023 - Current
- Followed all safety guidelines when working with hazardous materials such as chemicals or fuels.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on each machine or system.
- Monitored production processes for potential problems and took corrective action when necessary.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing maintenance tasks.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues by running tests, troubleshooting malfunctions, and making repairs as required.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment and systems.
- Cleaned work areas after completing repair projects.
- Performed routine lubrication of moving parts on machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery or other facility-related issues.
- Replaced worn or defective parts in machines, using hand tools and power tools.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Welder/Fabricator
Obermeyer Agri Group
Greensburg
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Installed grain legs, augers, grain bins and grain systems
- Repaired grain legs, auger, grain bins and grain systems
- Operation of equipment but not limited to telehandlers, skid loader, jib lifts,scissor lifts, and boom trucks
Feed Mill Operator Shift Lead
Lowes Pellet and Grain
Greensburg
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Monitored quality control points throughout the production process.
- Cleaned storage bins and silos used for storing large quantities of grain or other feed ingredients.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures at all times while working on the feed mill floor.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Restocked supplies such as bags, containers, labels. as needed in the feed mill area.
- Recorded data such as weight, volume, ingredients used. into log books.
- Assisted in mixing batches of feed according to customer specifications or company standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with feed ingredients or finished products.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of feed mill equipment.
- Operated forklifts for loading and unloading raw materials and finished products.
- Mixed ingredients according to established recipes and formulas.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues when necessary.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper operating procedures.
Laborer Operator
D&D Hunt LLC
Shelbyville
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed routine maintenance of construction site, including cleaning up debris.
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Operated heavy equipment such as excavators, skidloader, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Installed and repaired water and sewer lines
- Installed water hook ups
Laborer/ Operator/Construction Foreman
Culy Construction
Winchester
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Transported material from one area to another using forklifts or other lifting devices.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
- Operated heavy equipment such as excavators, haul trucks, skidloaders, telehandlers, trenchers, rollers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
Welder/Fabricator
Twin City Fan
Covington
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Preble Shawnee High School
Camden Ohio 05-2000
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Power tools proficiency
- Equipment Repair
- Plumbing repair
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance/ Operator
Columbus Utilities
06.2023 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Obermeyer Agri Group
04.2019 - 04.2023
Feed Mill Operator Shift Lead
Lowes Pellet and Grain
08.2015 - 04.2019
Laborer Operator
D&D Hunt LLC
01.2014 - 03.2015
Laborer/ Operator/Construction Foreman
Culy Construction
02.2012 - 12.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Twin City Fan
07.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Preble Shawnee High School