Brandon Force
Decatur
Summary
OSHA 30-certified Millwright with 30 years of experience and skilled in preventative maintenance, precision mechanical repair, and industrial installation. Expert in maintaining complex conveyor systems, performing precision alignments, and executing structural welding. Proven track record of managing comprehensive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime in high-pressure agricultural and manufacturing environments. Highly skilled in troubleshooting gearboxes, hydraulics, and rotating equipment while ensuring 100% safety compliance during high-altitude and heavy-rigging operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Paul's Machine and Welding
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintained and repaired industrial conveyor systems, including belt tracking, roller replacement, and drive chain tensioning to ensure consistent material flow
- Operated heavy equipment such as Gradall telehandlers and JLG aerial lifts to facilitate high-altitude installations and move heavy machinery components safely across job sites
- Performed precision industrial maintenance on complex mechanical systems, including gearboxes, motors, and hydraulic components, to minimize facility downtime
- Executed high-quality welding and fabrication tasks using MIG and processes for structural repairs and custom equipment modifications in the field
- Interpreted blueprints and technical manuals to precisely align shafting and rotating equipment, ensuring all machinery met manufacturer standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete emergency mechanical repairs in high-pressure manufacturing and agricultural environments
Laborer
ANC concrete
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated skid steer loaders and other heavy machinery to move bulk materials, excavate sites, and backfill sub-grade areas for concrete projects
- Prepared job sites for concrete pours by demolishing old structures, digging trenches, and leveling surfaces to ensure proper drainage
- Performed daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on skid steers, including checking fluid levels and grease points, to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Assisted in concrete placement by guiding pump hoses, spreading freshly poured concrete with shovels or rakes, and setting up wooden or steel forms
- Interpreted site blueprints and read survey stakes to establish correct grades for sidewalks, driveways, and other structures
- Maintained strict safety standards, following OSHA guidelines and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in high-traffic construction zones
- Executed demolition and site cleanup, utilizing jackhammers and skid steers to remove debris and maintain a safe, organized work environment
Millwright
Pauls Concrete
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained and repaired industrial conveyor systems, including belt tracking, roller replacement, and drive chain tensioning to ensure consistent material flow
- Operated heavy equipment such as Gradall telehandlers and JLG aerial lifts to facilitate high-altitude installations and move heavy machinery components safely across job sites
- Performed precision industrial maintenance on complex mechanical systems, including gearboxes, motors, and hydraulic components, to minimize facility downtime
- Executed high-quality welding and fabrication tasks using MIG and processes for structural repairs and custom equipment modifications in the field
- Interpreted blueprints and technical manuals to precisely align shafting and rotating equipment, ensuring all machinery met manufacturer standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete emergency mechanical repairs in high-pressure manufacturing and agricultural environments
Millwright
TCR Systems
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Utilized precision instruments such as laser alignment tools, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers to align machinery and equipment to exacting tolerances
- Executed preventative maintenance programs for industrial process equipment to reduce unplanned downtime
- Operated heavy rigging and hoisting equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists, to move large-scale industrial components safely
- Troubleshot mechanical and hydraulic systems to diagnose malfunctions and implement effective repair solutions
- Maintained 100% safety compliance while working at significant heights and in confined spaces, adhering to OSHA and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standards
- Documented all maintenance activities and equipment history in work order management systems like SAP to ensure accurate record-keeping
Education
Welding Certificate -
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL05-2004
Highschool - College Prep
Eisenhower
Decatur, IL05-1998
Skills
- OSHA 30
- Hazard Recognition
- Lockout Tag Out
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space
- Millwright Experience
- Industrial Maintenance
- Stick/Mig Welding
- Equipment Installation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Conveyor Systems
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Bearings/Motors/Gearboxes
- Precision Alignment
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Fabrication
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance/Lock-Out Tag-Out
Timeline
Millwright
Paul's Machine and Welding
12.2024 - 10.2025
Laborer
ANC concrete
03.2023 - 10.2024
Millwright
Pauls Concrete
11.2019 - 09.2021
Millwright
TCR Systems
01.2016 - 05.2019
Highschool - College Prep
Eisenhower
Welding Certificate -
Lakeland College