1. James Ferrell Rabon Jr.
Journeyman Millwright/Multi-Craft
3486A E. White St.
Bonifay, FL 32425
jrabonjr2012@gmail.com
904-514-3431 (Mobile)
850-263-4095 (Home)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Currently doing Mechanic work at my residence.
Hahn and Clay
Site Location: Houston, TX
Millwright
Start Date: June 1, 2013
End Date: June 18, 2013
Pay: $26/ph
Reason for Leaving: Job completion
Job Description: Disassembling, cleaning, reworking, and reassembling gear boxes, dischargers, pumps,
and other plastic making machinery. Loading and unloading shop supplies. I also performed numerous
mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, repairing, and installing power shafting, pulleys, and
other shop equipment. Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of
moving parts. Lubricate machines and equipment.
Austin Ind.

2. Site Location: La Porte, TX
Journeyman Millwright
January 2012 to January 2012
Start Pay: $26.25ph
End Pay: Same
Job Description: I installed a two pump seals and performed two pump motor alignments in 6 hrs that
night before i got the message from home.
Reason for Leaving: Started one night and I had a family emergency that needed immediate attention. I
started my own business to be close to home so i could deal with my situation. It has since been
resolved...ask for any more details if necessary.
Performance Contractors LLC.
Site Location: LaPorte, Tx Silica Plant
Main Office- Baton Rouge, LA
Journeyman Millwright Lead Man
June 2011 to January 2012
Start Pay: $27ph
End Pay: Same
Supervisor: Richard Parnell Sr.
Reason for Leaving: Job Completion
Job Description: Installation, alignment, and leveling of equipment, pumps, and motors. Responsible for
all motor alignments. Pre-Post and pipe stress/final. Used multi-craft skills to help other crafts along the
way while waiting for equipment/materials to arrive on jobsite. Also worked closely with plant
maintenance preparing for startup. Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work
procedures. Lubricate machines and equipment. Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or
position parts, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments, to set specified clearances
between moving and stationary parts.

3. Rush Contractors
Site Location: LaPorte, Tx. Silica Plant
Structure Welder
Sept. 2011 to Jan. 2012
Start Pay: $25ph
End Pay: Same
Reason for Leaving: Job Completion
Job Description: While working with Performance Contractors I was approached by one of
Americanacryl's Maintenance and was invited to help with their subcontracting. I agreed and for a few
days a week, after working ten hrs with Performance I worked for David Rush 2-4hrs a night welding
structures/stairs/stair rails and any other odd job he/they needed done.
Amec/Kamtec
Site Location: Lock Haven, PA
Main Office: Wilmington, NC
Journeyman Millwright
July 2010 to May 2011
Start Pay: $25/ph with $100/pd Per Diem
End Pay: same
Reason for Leaving: Job completion R.O.F.
Job Description: Set sole plates for equipment; install conveyors, pumps, motors, and valves. Aligned
pumps and motors for pre/post and final alignments. Pack bearings and install seals. Used lifts, overhead
cranes, come-alongs, and chainfalls with proper rigging techniques to safely install equipment. Worked
with and did other craft work while waiting on equipment to arrive on job.
Yates Construction LLC.

4. Main Office: Jacksonville, FL
Class B Helper - Class A Journeyman
January 2006 to June 2010 (with time off between jobs, I worked with Turner Ind. in these times)
Start Pay: $17/ph
End Pay: $24/ph with $65 per day Per Diem
Reason for Leaving: Jobs completed, R.O.F.
I started my millwright career with this company. List of sites/jobs include:
Jacksonville,Fl - J.E.A. Power Plant:
Miami, FL - Cemex Concrete/Rock Plant Expansion Project
Hattiesburg, MS - Paper Mill,Outage and Expansion
Panama City, FL - Paper Mill Expansion Project
Savannah, GA - Drywall Plant New Construction.
Job Descriptions: Various jobs including all rotating outages/expansions. I removed and installed various
pumps/motors and valves. Remove and repack bearings. Install conveyors, drag chains, liners on bins,
gearboxes etc. I used Hoists, Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Forklifts, Chainfalls, and Come-alongs using
proper and safe rigging techniques. This includes Installation, leveling, and Alignments of pumps/motors
and gearboxes using Indicators and Lasers. By the time i left I was considered a highly skilled worker by
co-workers and supervision personnel in my field. I also learned proper usage of a transit level for use in
installing equipment. Used arc gouger and structural welded when needed.
Qualified Constructors Inc.
Site Location: Hemet, CA
Worlds First Gas/Steam Turbine Powered Power Plant Of Its Kind.
Position: Millwright helper
Start Pay: $21ph
End: Same
Job Description: I assisted with the setup and alignment of turbines, heaters, and exchangers on both
section 1 and 2. Set, Leveled, and Grouted sole plates and assisted plant maintenance with other various

5. setup jobs/procedures that 'as far as i know' are still not yet allowed to be public information. I learned
a great deal about the power generating industry that has helped a tremendous amount in other fields
as well.
Turner Ind.
Site location: Port Arthur, Tx
Started as: Pipe Fitter Helper
Ended as: Structural Welder
Pay: $19/ph
Valero Plant
Job Descriptions:
Pipe Fitter Helper: Helped with pipe fitting. ALOT of stainless pipe beveling with grinder. Helped with
rigging and installation of pipe. I used a torch beveler on all large carbon steel pipe. I fitted smaller
pipe ,less than three inches, by myself with little supervision as needed. I also volunteered for a
hazardous job lasting 2 weeks where i went inside confined space piping to inspect and repair the piping
from inside.
Structure Welding: We ran into a position where we needed pipe supports welded to begin 'selling off'
more pipe packages so I volunteered to weld our crews supports. I did almost all supports alone with
little help. Read/Interpreted Prints to determine exact location of supports to be welded. When I caught
the welding up i began the carbon steel pipe socket welds. I learned alot from Turner Ind. and am
grateful for the learning experience.
Other Jobs: I performed various other outages with Delco Ind. and Summit Ind. Removing and installing
worn/used parts/equipment for upgraded or new parts.
I have also worked for/with Richardson Electric Enterprises LLC. out of Valparaiso,FL in-between
Industrial construction jobs to gain more knowledge of general construction trades. When I work for Mr.
Joel Richardson my job title is Electrical Technician's Apprentice and I have acquired alot of knowledge
and training about electricity and its applications.
EDUCATION

6. GED
Lurlene B. Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL
Graduated: January 2002
SKILLS
I am able to disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble rotating equipment (turbine, pumps,
gearboxes, compressors, and/or centrifuges) with little or no supervision. I have the ability to diagnose
mechanical failures and scope of repair procedures of mechanical equipment. I have knowledge of
machined fits, finishes, and the correct fastening and torque applications. I am able to repair and/or
replace any mechanical equipment seals, bearings, and packing parts. I am experienced with gauges,
weights, and measurements.I can install and or change the layout of machines and mechanical
equipment in a facility. I am skilled at reading blueprints and maintaining a safe work environment. I am
able to perform varied mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, repairing, and installing power
shafting, pulleys, hoists, conveyors, and other shop equipment. Great at scheduling work to focus on
productivity while never compromising safety of others and myself. I am Multi-Crafted with experience
in Structure Welding, Flux Core Welding,Pipe Fitting, Rigging, Electrical, Instrumentation, Ironworker,
Boilermaker, and Civil.
CERTIFICATES
Houston Area Safety Council ID# 6189
Association Of Reciprical Safety Council ID# 116232
Basic Plus Card Holder
OSHA 10hr General Safety Card Holder
OSHA 6hr Advanced Safety Card Holder
MSHA 8hr Mining Basic Safety Card Holder
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

7. Work Ethic
I would consider myself a great team leader. I have the ability to make others feel good about their job
to the extent of increasing productivity a considerable/noticeable amount. I have put in alot of work,
time, and training when it comes to shaft alignment using indicators or laser. I am also very skilled at
using transit to set equipment on elevation/level and straight-line for equipment installation references.
I can read, understand, and comprehend blue prints and layouts. I also have good communication skills,
especially when it comes to working with plant maintenance/Q.C. to get everything done on time and
safely. I consider myself a hard worker and dedicated employee. I take alot of pride in my work and I will
always make sure it is done to or surpasses the Company/Client's expectations. I am always eager to
learn new things to further my knowledge and improve my work. I always offer my advice and help to
fellow co-workers in need. I like to motivate and encourage everyone working alongside me to do the
job right while keeping each other safe.
Reasons for gaps in employment: I worked for a multi millon dollar farm in Niles, MI where I
recieved my F Endorsement. I operated and repaired farm equipement as well as semitrucks. I also do
mechanic work to make money while unemployed.