Brian Wheeler

Experience

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  Kimberly-Clark

  Apr 1995 - Dec 2011

  Responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, decommissioning, and removal of a variety of equipment / tools. Troubleshoots and repairs a variety or equipment / tools and makes recommendations for upgrades and maintenance schedule as appropriate. Successfully manage and lead crews on a variety of task under restricted deadlines and requirements. Train and mentor entry level Journeyman Millwrights on Kimberly-Clark policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepare and deliver oral and written reports regarding machine maintenance and upgrades in addition to machine inspections. Assist in planning and scheduling work orders for multiple crews. Ensure quality of craftsmanship and workmanship in an acceptable work time. Assist other teams and their members in completion of tasks, provide positive feedback and mentor team members for success at Kimberly-Clark. Primary instructor for weekly and monthly safety meetings for multiple crews and crafts. Show less Learn to perform routine (daily, monthly) uptime machine inspections and housekeeping rounds, perform lubrication rounds, pre-maintenance daily inspections of machines and equipment components and write work orders for any out of specification findings. Participate in smooth start-up of equipment after breakdowns or shutdowns, which could include working back shifts. Ensure equipment material history and bill of materials are accurate though audit and review processes. Knowledgeable in reading and comprehending blueprints, charts, sketches, building plans, technical repair manuals, specifications and oral and written instructions. Effectively present information to customers, clients, and other team members. Show less Operate wet and dry end of Fourdrinier machine to make paper or sheet pulp from pulp stock. Start the machine and adjust the flow of diluted pulp stock onto wire mesh belt on which paper is formed. Observe the process and inspect samples. Adjust the volume and speed of the stock flow, the speed and pitch of the wire belt, the frequency and amplitude of belt shake, the rate of water removal by suction boxes and rolls, and the pressure of the rolls on the pulp mats according to the type of pulp stock and the kind, grade, and weight of the product. Responsible for product quality and physical characteristics. Other duties include instructor/trainer of team members in technical classes in Windows 95/NT/2000/XP, MS Word, MS Excel, Zenger Miller/Achieve Global and safety training classes. Show less

  • Journeyman Mechanic

    Sept 2008 - Dec 2011

  • ERT/CSE Rescue Team

    Dec 1995 - Dec 2011

  • Mechanic Apprentice

    Oct 2004 - Sept 2008

  • Paper machine operator

    Apr 1995 - Sept 2004
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  Boeing

  Feb 2012 - now

  Support the training and development of select Boeing employees through classroom training, facilitation, and other hands on adult learning activities. Support curriculum development by reviewing course content and instructional material. Responsible for teaching the next generation of maintenance personnel in support of all aspects of automation and machine tools, mechanical systems and elements that comprise precision machine tool configuration, such as machine geometry, ball screws, pallet changers and tool changers. Show less

  • Training Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Craft College Faculty Member

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Machine Repair Mechanic A

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2016
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  International Fluid Power Society

  Jan 2022 - now

  Member Board of Directors