Overview
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Education
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Kaleb C. Greathouse

Mt Washington

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Mechanic

Atlantic Plant Maintenance
10.2021 - Current
  • Engaged in operations involving gas and steam turbines.
  • Collaborated with team to dismantle and repair units.
  • Handled procedures for extracting and installing turbine rotors.
  • Completed rotor swap for generators.
  • Installed new rotor bearings after careful removal of old ones.
  • Acknowledged for upholding high safety protocols and mitigating risks effectively.
  • Operated forklift to transport pallets and machinery parts.
  • Executed various rigging techniques.
  • Applied precision measuring instruments including feeler gauges, micrometers for internal and external measurements, depth finders, and dial indicators.

Millwright Journeyman

Central Midwest Council of Carpenters 1076/ Lesco
05.2021 - Current

Developed strong problem-solving skills through hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems under supervision from experienced millwrights.

  • Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring all tools were readily available for efficient task completion.
  • Facilitated machinery operations by aiding in necessary disassembly, transfers, and reassembly.
  • Increased workplace safety through careful adherence to protocols and guidelines during all tasks.
  • Utilized precision measuring tools to align machinery components accurately, resulting in smooth operations and minimal wear on parts.
  • Demonstrated versatility by working effectively on a variety of industrial equipment types and models.
  • Actively participated in safety meetings and trainings, contributing to a culture of heightened awareness and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts using hand tools and measuring instruments with accuracy.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery for streamlined production processes.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
  • Utilized welding, soldering and brazing to modify and repair machinery.
  • Executed tasks involving dismantling and fixing diverse conveyors at the Ford truck manufacturing facility.

Welder/ Fabricator

Lantech
03.2012 - 04.2021
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, and Tig Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Worked on and fabricated conveyor systems and stretch wrap equipment.
  • Provided support in various departments when required.
  • Assisted in assembling conveyor systems and stretch wrap machinery.
  • Operated automated welding systems to enhance production processes.

Welding Trainee

Whitney M. Young Job Corps
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Certifications/ AWS SENSE Level 1
  • SMAW - certification 2G, 3G on 3/8 inch carbon steel
  • Stick welding on 5/16 inch mild steel, 1-4F, 1-4G 3/8 inch carbon steel
  • GMAW certification
  • MIG welding on 3/8 in
  • ( all positions) and 10 ga
  • Mild steel
  • FCAW-S - certification - all positions
  • FCAW-G - certification - all positions
  • Spray transfer certification - 1F, 2F, 1G
  • GTAW certification
  • Carbon steel (all positions)
  • Stainless steel 1F, 2F, 3F, 1G, 2G, and 3G
  • Aluminum 1F, 2F, 1G
  • Fabricated handrails for use on center:
  • Received and reviewed basic blueprints
  • Created fixture using grinder, portable band saw, measuring tape, etc
  • MIG welded the components
  • Fabricated fenders for Harley Davidson trike
  • Cut fender in half using a plasma arc cutter
  • Added metal to expand fender width
  • TIG welded the fender pieces together
  • Training - under supervision of certified welding instructors
  • Stick, MIG
  • Flux Core-S, Flux Core-G, and TIG welding in all positions
  • 1G/ flat groove
  • 2G/horizontal groove
  • 3G/vertical groove
  • 4G/ overhead groove
  • 1F/ flat fillet
  • 2F/ horizontal fillet
  • 3F/ vertical fillet
  • 4F/ overhead fillet
  • Plasma arc cutting
  • Used power tools including but not limited to grinders, drill presses, sheers, band saw stationary and hand held experienced, etc
  • Read blueprints and drawings
  • Can replace cutting tips: gauge material with a hand cutting torch and bevel base metal with hand torch
  • Certified in shielded metal arc, gas metal, flux core arc welding, hard wire, spray transfer, arc gouging, and plasma arc cutting
  • Converted the welding machines to handle different types of welding processes
  • Changed in/out gas and oxygen cylinder tanks
  • Ability to read and convert measurements
  • Followed all safety policies and procedures - Safety Certificate Award
  • Recreational Leader - Whitney M
  • Young Job Corps Center
  • Responsible for assuring recreational aides were performing their assigned duties
  • Enforced that students followed policies and procedures
  • Set up areas for business meetings and other special functions
  • Maintained a clean and safe area at all times

Education

Associate Of Applied Science -

Ivy Tech
Indiana
07.2024

Welding - AWS Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, NCCER Certification

Whitney M. Young Job Corps
Simpsonville, Kentucky
01.2011

Welding -

Beck Area Career Center
Red Bud, Illinois
01.2009

General Studies - Construction

Waterloo High School
Waterloo, Illinois
01.2008

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Hand and power tools

Timeline

Certified Mechanic

Atlantic Plant Maintenance
10.2021 - Current

Millwright Journeyman

Central Midwest Council of Carpenters 1076/ Lesco
05.2021 - Current

Welder/ Fabricator

Lantech
03.2012 - 04.2021

Welding Trainee

Whitney M. Young Job Corps
01.2011 - 01.2012

Welding - AWS Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, NCCER Certification

Whitney M. Young Job Corps

Welding -

Beck Area Career Center

General Studies - Construction

Waterloo High School

Associate Of Applied Science -

Ivy Tech
Kaleb C. Greathouse