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Anthony Figueroa

Lorain,OH

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IQ1 Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
10.2012 - Current
  • Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
  • Responded quickly to alarms indicating unsafe conditions within the furnace area.
  • Followed established procedures for shutting down furnaces at end of shift or during emergency situations.
  • Worked cooperatively with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed routine maintenance on furnaces, such as cleaning and replacing filters.
  • Checked gauges and monitored control panels to ensure efficient operations of the furnace system.
  • Monitored furnace temperature and gas flow for optimal performance levels.
  • Inspected material for defects before loading it into the furnace.
  • Reported any malfunctions or operational issues that could affect production quality.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintained quality standards by correctly reading orders and managing processes with high degree of skill.
  • Handled tasks such as racking parts, unloading furnaces, and programming furnace operations with consistent expertise and attention to detail.
  • Kept operations in full compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures for protection of workers and general public.
  • Set flows, temperatures and belt speeds for efficient, high-quality production.
  • Calculated quantity of material to be loaded into furnaces, following specifications.
  • Operated furnaces and other specialized equipment to perform heat treating operations such as annealing, hardening, tempering, normalizing, and stress relieving.
  • Maintained accurate records of all heat treating operations.
  • Monitored heat treating furnaces and temperature controls to ensure proper treatment of materials.
  • Ensured that safe working practices were followed during all stages of the heat treating process.
  • Unloaded parts from furnace after heat treating cycle was complete and transferred them to cooling area or quench tank as required.
  • Performed post-forging operations such as heat treating or tempering processes.
  • Maintained records of all heat treating operations, including lot numbers, process parameters, cycle times.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the heat treating process.
  • Cleaned, maintained and operated furnaces for heat treating operations.
  • Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted as necessary to ensure proper heat treating.
  • Maintained detailed records of all heat treating processes including temperatures, times.
  • Maintained accurate records of all heat treating activities such as process parameters and material used.
  • Performed quality checks on parts before, during and after heat treating processes using appropriate measuring instruments such as Rockwell tester or Brinell hardness tester.
  • Inspected parts before and after heat treating operations to make sure they meet quality standards.
  • Performed heat treating operations to specific customer requirements, specifications and standards.
  • Inspected parts for defects such as cracking or warping due to heat treating process.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
  • Loaded raw materials into furnaces using cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery and tools used in the operation of furnaces.
  • Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.
  • Operated hoisting equipment to move heavy materials into the furnace area.
  • Maintained records of furnace operations including times, temperatures, cycle numbers.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions on equipment such as burner systems or electrical components.
  • Cleaned and maintained furnaces and related equipment such as pumps, valves, and filters.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies and regulations when operating the furnace system.
  • Communicated with co-workers regarding any problems encountered during the shift.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment utilized in conjunction with the vacuum furnaces.
  • Loaded materials into furnaces for treatment in accordance with job specifications.
  • Adjusted furnace atmosphere controls to maintain desired levels of vacuum, hydrogen, nitrogen, or other gases.
  • Assisted other personnel in setting up new jobs on the furnace system as needed.
  • Ensured that safety guidelines were followed at all times while operating the furnace system.
  • Observed gauges and meters to ensure that product met quality control specifications.
  • Conducted visual inspections of finished products prior to removing them from the furnace.
  • Monitored temperature of furnace, using pyrometers, thermocouples, or other instruments.
  • Unloaded materials from furnaces after treatment and inspected for conformance to standards.
  • Checked readings on meters regularly throughout each shift for accuracy and consistency.
  • Operated vacuum furnaces to heat-treat metals and alloys according to specified time and temperature cycles.
  • Followed directions provided by supervisor regarding specific job requirements.
  • Controlled risks of fire, explosions and burns by carefully following safety protocols.
  • Assessed mechanical properties of materials using a variety of test methods such as hardness testing, tensile strength testing, fatigue testing, impact testing, corrosion testing and thermal expansion testing.
  • Tested metal strength using hardness testing devices such as Rockwell testers.
  • Received and distributed incoming packages to designated departments or personnel.
  • Ensured that all outgoing items were properly labeled with correct information such as destination addresses, weight limits.
  • Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Operated a tow motor to move materials and products in and out of production areas, warehouses, storage yards.
  • Utilized proper lifting techniques while loading and unloading items from trucks.
  • Checked load stability before transporting it across facility.
  • Followed safety procedures when operating tow motor equipment.
  • Ensured proper placement of product in designated area using the tow motor.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with the tow motor.

IQ2 Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
10.2017 - 01.2023
  • Inspected material for defects before loading it into the furnace.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or problems encountered while operating the furnace.
  • Followed established procedures for shutting down furnaces at end of shift or during emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the furnace.
  • Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
  • Checked gauges and monitored control panels to ensure efficient operations of the furnace system.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Calibrated instruments and adjusted valves according to specifications provided by engineering personnel.
  • Reported any malfunctions or operational issues that could affect production quality.
  • Monitored furnace temperature and gas flow for optimal performance levels.
  • Documented daily readings from pressure gauges, control panels.
  • Responded quickly to alarms indicating unsafe conditions within the furnace area.
  • Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
  • Handled tasks such as racking parts, unloading furnaces, and programming furnace operations with consistent expertise and attention to detail.

Vacuum Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
09.2013 - 10.2017
  • Loaded materials into furnaces for treatment in accordance with job specifications.
  • Maintained records of furnace operations including times, temperatures, cycle numbers.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies and regulations when operating the furnace system.
  • Assisted other personnel in setting up new jobs on the furnace system as needed.
  • Operated vacuum furnaces to heat-treat metals and alloys according to specified time and temperature cycles.
  • Adjusted furnace atmosphere controls to maintain desired levels of vacuum, hydrogen, nitrogen, or other gases.
  • Inspected parts for defects such as cracking or warping due to heat treating process.
  • Observed gauges and meters to ensure that product met quality control specifications.
  • Cleaned and maintained furnaces and related equipment such as pumps, valves, and filters.
  • Unloaded materials from furnaces after treatment and inspected for conformance to standards.
  • Monitored temperature of furnace, using pyrometers, thermocouples, or other instruments.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment utilized in conjunction with the vacuum furnaces.
  • Kept operations in full compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures for protection of workers and general public.
  • Coordinated furnace maintenance alongside facility leaders and maintenance teams.
  • Calculated quantity of material to be loaded into furnaces, following specifications.

Unloader

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Unloaded parts from baskets or fixtures into customer pans, bins, or boxes.
  • Made sure customer PO and/or paperwork matches internal order number, quantity and weight of parts and material matches PO's.
  • Took finished product to shipping to be packed and ready for shipping.
  • Operated fork lift to clear off unloading tables and place finished product onto floor.

IQ2 Loader/Unloader

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • Loaded green parts into fixtures and/or baskets prior to heat treatment process.
  • Unloaded parts into original containers to be readied for shipment.

Induction Machine Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
Elyria, OH
10.2012 - 11.2012
  • Placed parts into machine to be inducted then placed into bin or fixture.
  • Placed heat treated parts into hopper for straightening process.

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Furnace Control Mastery
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Communication abilities
  • Metallurgical Knowledge
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Reliability
  • Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • System monitoring
  • Task Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Control operation and adjustment
  • Relationship Building
  • Sample Collection
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Parts inspection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Loading and unloading procedures
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability

Certification

Fork Lift Certification

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

IQ2 Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc Metallurgical Services, Inc
10.2017 - 01.2023

Vacuum Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
09.2013 - 10.2017

Unloader

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
05.2013 - 08.2013

IQ2 Loader/Unloader

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
11.2012 - 05.2013

IQ1 Furnace Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
10.2012 - Current

Induction Machine Operator

Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc
10.2012 - 11.2012

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