Jacob Alexander

Steel Casting Equipment repair technician

Inspected and rebuilt steel casting segments and associated equipment at scheduled end-of-life tonnage intervals.

Performed incoming inspections including roll diameter, roll runout, bearing backlash, and critical dimensional measurements.

Utilized precision measuring instruments including micrometers, depth gauges, bore gauges, templates, and dial indicators to verify component specifications.

Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and evaluated mechanical components for wear, damage, and serviceability.

Repaired and rebuilt casting segments, using precision shimming techniques to establish proper roll elevation and alignment.

Inspected, repaired, and replaced hydraulic cylinders, hoses, fittings, and hydraulic lines as required.

Conducted hydrostatic pressure testing of rolls and hydraulic systems to verify integrity and identify leaks.

Diagnosed equipment issues and performed corrective repairs to meet operational and quality standards.

Maintained detailed inspection records and ensured compliance with quality-control procedures and engineering specifications.

Collaborated with team members to complete equipment rebuilds safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Skills

Precision Measurement & Inspection

Mechanical Assembly & Rebuilds

Hydraulic System Repair

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

Roll Alignment & Shimming

Bearing Inspection & Adjustment

Blueprint Reading

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Recovered and recycled metal for North American Stainless Metal Refinery and performed pre and post work inspections on all equipment.
• Cleaned and grated grounds using heavy equipment.
• Loaded hoppers and transferred material using tri-axle trucks.
• Relocated and/or moved equipment using trac hoe and telehandler.
• Sifted and separated material, moved metal to scales, processed paperwork.
• Filled rail cars with aggregate using scaled loader.
• Performed minor maintenance, checks and fuel ups of equipment.

• Skilled at operating heavy equipment to move material and excavate earth using safety precautions and procedures.
• Operated skid steer with attachments / buckets.
• Loaded tri-axle truck with Cat excavator.
• Operated D4 dozer to cut earth down to grade.
• Cleared trees and wetlands for new construction.
• Excavated parking lots to grade; back dragged and bucketed.
• Trenched and dug sewer systems, ditch lines, culverts, footers and foundation.

• Operated large and long reach excavators to move earth and rip rock.
• Cleared and cut/grated land using dozers.
• Loaded tri-axle truck with front end loaders.
• Operated pressure washing equipment.

• Worked as a union member in industrial / commercial construction and gained experience running heavy equipment.
• Forming up concrete and finish work for Omni Hotel in Louisville, KY.
• Ran skid steers, man lifts, sky lifts, scissors lifts and telehandlers.
• Worked as a drywall finisher.

• Performed all duties and tasks as laborer for a roofing company.
• Applied foam to roofs in addition to demo and reconstructing roofs.
• Ran telehandler and skid steer equipment.