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Darius Jowers

Monroe, NC ,NC

Summary

Productive Mold Operator offering excellent attention to detail and skills following detailed instructions to maximize production accuracy. Well-versed in properly readying machines for work and decreasing quality issues through close product inspections. Capable of handling basic routine maintenance to keep equipment up and running. Self-starter experienced in sample preparation and materials packaging.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Melter

ATI
Monroe, NC
09.2024 - Current
  • Detected deviations with continuous monitoring of equipment operation and gauges.
  • Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Adjust flow of electricity to furnace or production equipment.
  • Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Record production data, and maintain production logs.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
  • Place materials into molds.

Melter Helper

ATI
2020 Ashcraft St
07.2023 - Current

Assist in set-up, running and tearing down furnaces.

Assisting melters in pouring molten metal into molds, removing solidified metal from molds, and welding lifting lugs onto raw materials.

Identifying material coming out of molds

Transport and ship electrodes

Maintain logs and records

Follow prescribed safety regulations

Saw Operator

ConMet - Monroe, NC Assembly & Warehouse
Monroe, NC
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
  • Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.

Mold Operator

ConMet - Monroe, NC Assembly & Warehouse
Monroe, NC , NC
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
  • Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
  • Instructed and trained team members to boost new employee skills and knowledge.
  • Maintained smooth production when operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

Landscape Laborer

Lucas Lawn And Landscaping, Monroe, NC
Monroe, NC
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.

Landscape Laborer

Smith Grounds Management
Monroe, NC
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.

Education

No Degree - Business

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Product Specifications
  • Team Communication
  • Workplace Safety
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Equipment Safety
  • Hand Tools
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies
  • Hospitality Management

Timeline

Sr. Melter

ATI
09.2024 - Current

Melter Helper

ATI
07.2023 - Current

Saw Operator

ConMet - Monroe, NC Assembly & Warehouse
07.2020 - 07.2022

Mold Operator

ConMet - Monroe, NC Assembly & Warehouse
05.2019 - 07.2022

Landscape Laborer

Lucas Lawn And Landscaping, Monroe, NC
04.2018 - 11.2018

Landscape Laborer

Smith Grounds Management
01.2016 - 05.2018

No Degree - Business

Livingstone College