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Corey Steele
Wright,WY
Summary
Drag Line Inspector at Peabody NARM, skilled in welding, mechanical troubleshooting and teamwork. Enhanced safety and efficiency by swiftly identifying equipment malfunctions, preventing costly downtime. Proficient in advanced welding and fabrication techniques, I contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to quality standards and fostering effective communication across departments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drag Line Inspector
Peabody NARM
05.2021 - Current
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by offering suggestions for process improvements based on inspection findings.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection data, tracking trends over time to inform decision-making processes for management.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by reporting unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions during inspections.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes with organized documentation practices, making it easier for colleagues to access needed information quickly.
- Enhanced communication between departments by providing detailed inspection reports to supervisors and team leads.
- Prevented costly downtime within the Coal Mine by swiftly detecting equipment malfunctions that could have led to production delays.
- I inspect the drag lines for major cracks and repairs that need to be done.
- I make work orders of my findings.
- Troubleshot issues with welding equipment or processes, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions to maintain productivity.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by quickly identifying and resolving welding issues.
- Conducted thorough inspections on welds to ensure adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Maintenance Welder
Peabody NARM
05.2001 - 05.2021
- Fabricated custom parts for machinery upgrades, resulting in improved performance and extended service life.
- Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
- Served as an on-call maintenance welder for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
- Troubleshot issues with welding equipment or processes, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions to maintain productivity.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
- Enhanced equipment lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs on welding machines.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure welding for optimal performance.
Welding Shop Hand
Sheridan College
08.2000 - 04.2001
- Maintained a clean and organized shop, ensuring safety standards were upheld at all times.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance, prolonging the lifespan of tools and machinery.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport metal.
- Prepped metal for classes.
Maintenance Welder Intern
Peabody NARM
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Enhanced equipment lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs on welding machines.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
- Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
- Served as an on-call maintenance welder for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
- Troubleshot issues with welding equipment or processes, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions to maintain productivity.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY05-2001
Certificate - Machine Tool Technology
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY05-2001
High School Diploma -
Wright Junior Senior High School
Wright, WY05-1997
Skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Layout and fitting
- Torch cutting
- Vertical welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Fabrication techniques
- Overhead welding
- Advanced fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Plasma cutting
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Safety procedures
- Gas metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring
- Welding symbols
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Hydraulic tools
- Equipment Repair
- Welding machine maintenance
- Grinding and polishing
Certification
- Certified Boom Welder, Peabody NARM
Interests
Timeline
Drag Line Inspector
Peabody NARM
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance Welder
Peabody NARM
05.2001 - 05.2021
Welding Shop Hand
Sheridan College
08.2000 - 04.2001
Maintenance Welder Intern
Peabody NARM
06.2000 - 08.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Sheridan College
Certificate - Machine Tool Technology
Sheridan College
High School Diploma -
Wright Junior Senior High School
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