1. Paul O’Brien 920-288-7564
705 E. Parkway Ave. Oshkosh WI.54901 p.obrien2nd72@gmail.com
Professional Profile
I have 5 solid years of General plant maintenance experience, coupled with 7 years of
millwright experience. I am currently attending FVTC apprenticeship program for Industrial
Electrician.
• PLC programming with Allen Bradley
SLC 500 Controllers using ladder logic
and PC interface. Sinking and sourcing
I/O modules.
• PLC troubleshooting and basic
programming of Allen Bradley
Logix5000.
• Troubleshooting DeviceNet systems.
• Calibration, installation, positioning and
wiring sensors (photo eyes, fiber
optics, sonic, and limits).
• Adept/Expertise with AC and DC
Variable Speed Drives in programming
and troubleshooting.
• DC and AC electronic circuit
troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting and repairing power
supplies.
• AC and DC motors, generators and
power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting industrial solid state
devices.
• Servos and positioning controllers
using encoders, resolvers and linear
tracking devices.
• Digital circuits including working with
logic gates and Boolean algebra.
• Electronic measuring devices including
multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
• Hydraulics including schematics,
applications, repair and maintenance.
• Pneumatics including schematics,
repair, maintenance and logic
applications.
• Welding GMAW (MIG) using wire
feeders on carbon steel, aluminum and
• Mechanical linkages including
mounting, coupling and alignment.
• Process variable measurements with
instrumentation and control
mechanisms and sensors.
• Open loop and closed loop systems
troubleshooting (electrical process,
water heating, steam heating).
• Mechanical drafting and blueprint
reading.
• Experience with pneumatic wood
working tools including staplers, drills,
sanders and saws.
• CPR and AED trained first responder.
• Soldering and sweating copper pipes.
• Experience with machining using mills,
lathes, and plasma cutting.
• Sizing new replacement motors for
updating outdated equipment.
• Adept with Microsoft operating
systems including Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.
• Written communications including
feasibility reports and proposals.
• Research and ordering of parts and
equipment for tooling and machine
repair.
• Shop practices and safety standards in
industrial and factory environments.
• Managing people and teams.
• Training new personnel in shop and
safety practices.
• Formation of Maintenance Steering
Committee for implementation of 5S
and lean manufacturing
• Process Improvement Team (CPS).
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stainless steel.
• Welding GTAW (TIG) mainly stainless
(some of aluminum).
• Completed third year Industrial
Electrician Apprenticeship (FVTC)
Professional Experience
ConAgra Foods: 420 Oshkosh St., Ripon, WI
August 2010 – Present (company is closing in December)
Maintenance Mechanic/ Electrician Apprentice
Achievements:
• Starting 5S and Steering Committee for maintenance shop
• Completed third year of Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining plant
• Repairing machinery and electrical systems
• Implementing new automated controls
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, steam heating, and
electrical systems
• Grounds maintenance including cleaning, preparing for inspections,
patching floors and walls, plumbing.
Tradesman International Neenah, WI
December 2007 – August 2010 ( permanent job and to stay off the road to be close to
family)
Machine Builder/ Installer
Achievements:
• Completed First Responder Training for blood born pathogens, CPR, and
use of AED’s
• Forklift certified
Responsibilities:
• Plant safety practices
• Building and Installing of various types of machinery
• Lock out tag out
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical and systems
Spirit Construction Green Bay, WI.
December 2002 – December 2007 ( decline in business )
Millwright
Achievements:
• Safety
• Rigging of all types
• Forklift, Scissors Lift, Boom Lift certified
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Responsibilities:
• Installation and Removal of various types of equipment
• Fabrication and Repair of new and old equipment to be installed
• Meet deadlines in a timely manner to meet customer’s needs
+Education
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
September 2013 - Present
Fox Valley Technical College, Green Bay, WI
Advanced Welding and Fabrication
September, 2003
Arizona Automotive Institute, Pheonix, AZ.
Associates Degree Automotive Technology
June, 1996
Chaparral High School
GED
May, 1994.
Professional References
Bill Nyberg Jr., Engineering and Maintenance Leader
ConAgra Foods, Ripon West Plant
420 Oshkosh St, Ripon, WI, 54971
Office: 920-748-3151 ext. 3227
Don Nuernberg, Maintenance Team Leader,
ConAgra Foods, Ripon West Plant
420 Oshkosh ST. Ripon WI. 54971
Office: 920-748-3151 ext3222
Cell: 920-896-2826
Chris Dragosh Industrial Apprentice Instructor FVT
1825 N. Bluemond Dr. Appleton, WI. 54912
Office: 920-735-5600 Cell: 920—915-5129
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Personal References
Mark Larson
W 2399 Princeton Rd. Green Lake WI. 54941
920-312-8726
Adam Robb
803 Nicolet Ave. Green Bay WI. 54302
920-562-2979
Dave Prellwitz
W 610 Maug RD. Ripon WI.54971
920-229-3713
