Benjamin Grear
Portland
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in safety compliance and quality inspection. Strong background in steel production processes. Known for effective communication and team collaboration, enhancing productivity through routine maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead exit operator
Steel Dynamics
Sinton
02.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery to optimize steel production processes and ensure consistent output.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and boost overall productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Coater Operator
Steel Dynamics
Sinton
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Operated coating machines, ensuring uniform application of protective finishes on steel products.
- Monitored production processes, verifying compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Performed other duties assigned by supervisors related to ensuring smooth operation of finishing processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on coating equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Developed innovative solutions to improve efficiency while maintaining a high level of product quality standards.
Piler operator
Steel Dynamics
Columbia City
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations for quality assurance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Mill utility
Steel Dynamics
Columbia City
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwell Highschool
Ossian, IN01-1999
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Routine maintenance
- Process improvement
- Process documentation
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Lead exit operator
Steel Dynamics
02.2024 - Current
Coater Operator
Steel Dynamics
07.2021 - 02.2024
Piler operator
Steel Dynamics
09.2017 - 09.2020
Mill utility
Steel Dynamics
07.2014 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Norwell Highschool