Blake Ashley
Mobile,AL
Summary
Energetic team player with ten years of industry experience. Committed to contributing to a dynamic team and supporting organizational goals. Demonstrate strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Seeking opportunity to optimize processes and workflows for team benefit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Laboratory Technician
SSAB Steel North Americas
Axis, Alabama
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted tests on raw materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted in training new lab technicians.
- Cross-trained in both the Chemical Lab and Etch Lab.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment for accuracy and precision.
- Maintained inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Troubleshot problems with instrumentation or lab procedures when needed.
- Provided assistance as backup Team Leader.
- Provided technical support to other members of the team.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper laboratory techniques.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on lab equipment, as required.
- Set up and maintained laboratory instruments using troubleshooting and correction of malfunctioning equipment.
- Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
Melt Shop Operator
SSAB Steel North Americas
Axis, Alabama
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Install, repair, and remove brick and refractory material on furnace, ladles, and tundishes.
- Operate cranes, equipment, and various heavy equipment.
- Hook and unhook loads from cranes.
- Performed preventive and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment and fixtures.
- Followed standard operating procedures when performing maintenance tasks.
- Trained new technicians on safety and duties.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working in the shop environment.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
Crane Technician
Tesco Technical Services
Axis, Alabama
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Troubleshoot, inspection and repair overhead cranes
- Responsible for replacing defective parts, cleaning equipment, testing machinery, providing preventative maintenance, and replacing parts.
- Inspected, tested and maintained cranes to ensure safety and operation standards were met.
- Repaired or replaced defective components using appropriate tools, techniques and materials.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with cranes and determined corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avalon Christian Academy
01.2016
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Leadership Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Quality Control
- Chemical processing
- Technical Support
- Testing and analysis
- Laboratory Testing
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Troubleshoot equipment
- Preventative Maintenance
- Laboratory equipment
- Sample Logging
- Safety Protocols
- Test Reporting
- Machine Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Microsoft Windows and Office Applications
- Maintenance Connection computer knowledge
Certification
- OSHA certification
- Safety Training
- Internal Audit Team
- Forklift Certified
- Manlift Certified
Timeline
Chemical Laboratory Technician
SSAB Steel North Americas
01.2023 - Current
Melt Shop Operator
SSAB Steel North Americas
01.2017 - 01.2023
Crane Technician
Tesco Technical Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Avalon Christian Academy
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