JAMES OLIN TYNER
Darlington,SC
Summary
Skilled worker who is goal oriented when it comes to my work. Safety is my number one priority when it come to me and my fellow team mates. I am a dependable worker who strives to excel in this industry. I set goals for myself and strive to meet them. I work well with others and have no problem taking the lead on any projects given to me. I am a fast learner who catches on quickly and have a wide range of skills that i have required over the years in different positions i have held.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Melt Shop Supervisor
Nucor
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and production goals.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and resolve issues promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
- Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all Teammates.
Lead Casting Tech
Nucor
10.2019 - 06.2026
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules.
- Trained new technicians on operational processes and safety procedures to enhance team performance.
- Mentored strand tenders, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Strand Tender (Melt Shop)
Nucor Steel
Darlington, SC
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Maintain a four strand caster, control mold levels, water pressures, and line speeds. Operate the level which consist of swapping out empty ladle to a new ladle. Operate the slide gate on the ladle to maintain a consistent level in the tundish. Get new tundishes ready and on stand by in case we have to change to a new one. cut/clean up break outs in spray chamber. safely shut down and start up caster. Help with grade changes in the torch pit.
Melt Shop Utility
Nucor Steel
Darlington, SC
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Learned all areas of the Melt Shop from the scrap cranes to the torch pit. I was trained to do all jobs in each area so that i could fill in when people were out. Where ever there was trouble or a area needed help i was able to assist.
Rolling Mill Relief Operator
Nucor Steel (Rolling Mill)
Darlington, SC
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained in all areas in the Rolling Mill. Filled in when Team Mates were absent or needed help in their areas. Assisted from the mill to the finishing end on size changes and complete changeovers to different products. Cut and checked tolerances on samples and delivered to the lab. Made pass changes on mill stands, operated mag crane to empty scrap pits, cut scrap, performed house keeping duties.
Shipper
Nucor Steel Cold Finish
Darlington, SC
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Operator of a remote overhead crane in the draw line shipping bay. Responsible for staging loads to have ready for pickup. Load trucks as they arrived daily, scanned and verified loads for customer pickup. Responsible for emptying production rack and transferred to shipping racks to be scanned into inventory.
level 2 Boiler Operator
Sonoco
Hartsville, SC
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Operated and maintained boiler coal feeder to keep consistent fuel in boiler. monitored water flows and PH levels entering boiler panels. Responsible for checking oil levels in gear boxes and motors. Assisting in shutting down and starting up boilers. Helped control room/turbine operators with any help they required.
Ash Handler
Sonoco
Hartsville, SC
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Responsibilities included offloading rail cars of coal in the coal yard. operating front end loader to transport coal. Inspection of conveyor belts that feed boiler. Monitored ash hoppers to make sure they were clean and free flowing. Emptying ash hoppers that were full and disposed of the ash properly. Assisted boiler operators with any tasks they needed help with.
Education
High School Diploma - electrical engineer
Florece Darlington Tech
Florence, SCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Lee academy
Bishopville, SCSkills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Heavy equipment operator
- Certified fork lift operator
- Certified crane operator (remote and overhead)
- Excellent computer skills
Timeline
Interim Melt Shop Supervisor
Nucor
06.2026 - 09.2026
Lead Casting Tech
Nucor
10.2019 - 06.2026
Strand Tender (Melt Shop)
Nucor Steel
09.2014 - 10.2019
Melt Shop Utility
Nucor Steel
05.2013 - 09.2014
Rolling Mill Relief Operator
Nucor Steel (Rolling Mill)
01.2012 - 05.2013
Shipper
Nucor Steel Cold Finish
10.2010 - 01.2012
level 2 Boiler Operator
Sonoco
04.2008 - 10.2010
Ash Handler
Sonoco
02.2007 - 04.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Lee academy
High School Diploma - electrical engineer
Florece Darlington Tech
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Crane safety team, Dale Carnegie training, Lead a 5S safety group, AIST member