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Jeff Helms

Birmingham

Summary

Results-driven Melt Shop Mechanical Supervisor with a strong focus on safety compliance, preventive maintenance, and team mentorship. Proven ability to optimize workflows and reduce equipment downtime, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

2004-2009 Millwright Melt Shop

2009-2018 Maintenance one Roll overseeing emergency call in entire plant with 4 guys. 2 Electrical and 2 mechanicals. Equipment failures on Overhead Crane’s, Rolling Mill equipment and Melt Shop Equipment.

2018-2020 Melt Shop Planner. Ordering parts and kitting parts for down days and outages. Planning hours for work to be Completed using sap.

2020-present Melt Shop Mechanical Supervisor roll.

Accomplished Melt Shop Mechanical Supervisor with proven expertise in mechanical proficiency, safety compliance, and team training. Known for optimizing workflows, significantly reducing downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Melt Shop Mechanical Supervisor

CMC
12.2004 - Current
  • Supervised mechanical maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated project timelines to align with production goals and resource availability.
  • Developed and optimized workflows, enhancing team productivity and process reliability.
  • Responsibilities overseeing Melt shop equipment ,13 direct reports with CMC. Manage Contractors, Action Environmental and 4B Mechanical Services. DC Furnace, LMS, Caster EAF Baghouse and water systems. I also help manage the month-to-month budget and negotiate large purchases with vendors by using progress payments. Currently on-call 24-7.
  • 1999-2004 Iron Workers Local 92
  • 1997-1999 Apel’s Machine Shop Cullman Al

Education

High School Diploma -

Fairview High School
Cullman, AL

No Degree -

CMC
Birmingham, AL

No Degree - Business/Finance For Managers

UAB
Birmingham, AL
04-2023

Skills

  • Rotating equipment
  • Hand and power tools
  • Parts replacement
  • Machine operation
  • Word documents
  • Excel
  • Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Able to read Drawings, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Structural and some Electrical
  • Delegation of multiple groups
  • SAP
  • Kronos
  • Teamwork and problem solving
  • Mobile Car Operator/Trainer
  • Fabrication
  • Rigging
  • Planning outages
  • Researching obsolete part
  • Operating man lifts
  • Industrial Hydraulic

Timeline

Melt Shop Mechanical Supervisor

CMC
12.2004 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fairview High School

No Degree -

CMC

No Degree - Business/Finance For Managers

UAB