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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Derrick Steele

Merrillville,IN

Summary

Highly motivated individual, with over fourteen years technician experience, seeking opportunities for growth and advancement. I will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to your team. My ability to adapt, work ethic and effective communication will be an asset to your organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Technician

Cargill
Hammond, IN
06.2024 - Current
  • Experience operating mobile equipment, such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
  • Experience with SAP and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data.
  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems.
  • Monitor tank levels, product temperatures, and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information, and making appropriate adjustments.
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental policies and procedures.

Maintenance Operator

MSI Express
Portage, IN
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Troubleshoot and Repair Filler Machine, Seamer, Conveyor Belt and Palletizer.
  • Scan raw and packaging materials into ERP system and account for scrap/waste via Data entry.
  • Perform changeovers and setup to machine for incoming product.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work with Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Production Manager to improve equipment reliability.
  • Ensure workplace is clean, organized, and safe.

Individual Sectional Machine Operator

Ardagh Group
Dolton, IL
03.2016 - 12.2022
  • Troubleshot and Repair IS Machine.
  • Communicate with Manager about problems and necessary repairs to the machine.
  • Operate and monitor production line for efficiency.
  • Machine start up, shut down and changeover.
  • Understand and followed oral and written directions.
  • Observe and make adjustments to stacker feeder, delivery equipment, ware transfer, bottle conveyor and other forming hot end equipment.
  • Maintain safety through good housekeeping and safe work methods.

Selector

Ardagh Group
Dolton, IL
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Case Packer Operator
  • Unjam equipment perform line flow run samples and evaluate quality based on requirements.
  • Operate label machine.
  • Perform all duties required to ensure glassware conforms to specification following all SOPs and quality procedures.
  • Reselect and repack ware pull Mould numbers or reselect Moulds on the lehr and perform various other duties assigned with line reselect.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Gary, IN
06.1997

Skills

  • OSHA 10 General Industry Safety Card
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • SAP
  • LOTO
  • Multimeter
  • Power Tool Proficiency
  • Data entry
  • 23 years of troubleshooting and repairs
  • Machine maintenance
  • Forklift
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking

References

Jayme Allison

Ingram Micro

Sr.Data Report Analyst

(317)617-0448

Sheila J Wade

CEVA Logistics

Resource Planning

(317)513-7929

Rosetta Veasy

Gerresheimer

Machine Repair

(219)487-1722

Timeline

Operations Technician

Cargill
06.2024 - Current

Maintenance Operator

MSI Express
12.2022 - 06.2024

Individual Sectional Machine Operator

Ardagh Group
03.2016 - 12.2022

Selector

Ardagh Group
04.2015 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Derrick Steele