Derek Scott
Glen Carbon,IL
Summary
Skilled Worker learns new processes quickly and adapts to customer and company needs. Hardworking, focused and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
United States Steel
10.2018 - 10.2023
- I was a mechanical maintenance technician at the blast furnace at US Steel Granite City Works and fixed and troubleshoot any mechanical problems that may occur as well as installation of new parts and systems, and some fabrication.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
Weld Tech
Eaton
04.2014 - 10.2018
- I was a weld tech welding Eaton's B-Line series cable tray.
- Completed manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welds for different projects.
- Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
- Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
Production Worker/shipping coordinator/machine operator/dual
Eaton
04.2014 - 10.2018
- I spent 9 months as a general production worker, 2 months working in the shipping/receiving department picking order tickets for customers, and spent just under 3 years as machine operator making a variety of different parts to a strict quality standard in order to keep the reputation of the company as putting out the best product in its class
- I spent 4 months working as a dual operator running a forklift, overhead crane and a spotter in the fast paced shipping department.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Loaded [Items] onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
Education
Apprenticeship - Pipefitting, hydraulics, shaft alignment
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL08.2019
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL05.2013
Skills
- Spotter driver (2 years)
- Forklift Operator (7 years)
- Machine Operator
- Packaging
- Assembly
- Manufacturing (9 years)
- Industrial Maintenance (4 years)
- Welding (5 years)
- Conveyor (4 years)
- Factory (9 years)
- Hydraulics (4 years)
- Mechanical Knowledge
Certification
4g welding certified, Present, I have received a 4G welding certification for mild steel stick welding
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
United States Steel
10.2018 - 10.2023
Weld Tech
Eaton
04.2014 - 10.2018
Production Worker/shipping coordinator/machine operator/dual
Eaton
04.2014 - 10.2018
Apprenticeship - Pipefitting, hydraulics, shaft alignment
Southwestern Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School