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Drew Yost

Concord,NC

Summary

Dynamic Roll and Guide Tech with extensive experience at Gerdau, excelling in the maintenance and refurbishment of rolling mill stands. Driven to effectively enhance operational efficiency while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality results.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Roll and Guide Tech 2 Mill Refurbishment

Gerdau
Charlotte, NC
06.2017 - Current

-Responsible for the maintenance and refurbishment of 42 Danieli and Morgardshammer mill stands.

-Refurbishment of frames, and rest bars.

-Manage all inventory of mill stand parts and equipment .

-Track and record all work orders in SAP

- Work with mill and shop crews to identify and troubleshoot any problems in the rolling process related to mill stands.

-Keep all equipment in the shop , in a safe and reliable working order.

-Schedule upcoming repairs and refurbishments.

- Work with outside vendors on parts and custom modifications.

Roll and Guide Tech 2 Shift Build up

Gerdau
Charlotte, NC
01.2015 - 04.2017

-Build and setup mill and guide equipment to be used in alignment with rolling schedule.

-Assist with rolling mill changeovers and mill equipment failures.

-Complete work orders and plan for upcoming product changes.

-Train tech 1 employees to safely build mills and guides.

Utility Operator

Gerdau
Charlotte, NC
10.2014 - 02.2015

-Tag and record bundles for warehouse transport.

-Load merchant bars into straightener.

-Remove tailings from cold shear pit and cut scarp.

-Identify product defects or concerns with finished bars.

Shop Technician

Morrison Motor Company
Charlotte, NC
06.2003 - 10.2014

-Dismantling and restoring classic cars.

- Body prep and paint

- wiring and plumbing

- Manage and ordering of all shop supplies and parts .

Education

High School Diploma -

Harvest Christian Academy
Kannapolis, NC
06.2004

Skills

    Welding

    Readings of schematics and drawings

    SAP

    Mechanical

    Electrical

    Pneumatics

    Hydraulics

    Fabrication

Certification

-Crane

-Fork lift

-Quad mill training of rebar

-Quad mill training of merchant bar

Timeline

Roll and Guide Tech 2 Mill Refurbishment

Gerdau
06.2017 - Current

Roll and Guide Tech 2 Shift Build up

Gerdau
01.2015 - 04.2017

Utility Operator

Gerdau
10.2014 - 02.2015

Shop Technician

Morrison Motor Company
06.2003 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Harvest Christian Academy
Drew Yost