Jeremy Ward
Georgetown,SC
Summary
Dependable worker bringing strong maintenance background and mechanical knowledge. Operates machinery with efficiency, skill, and optimal safety. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Team-oriented Machine Operator skilled at setting up, running, and maintaining equipment and machinery. Organized worker dedicated to keeping work areas clean and tracking company inventories. Confidently teaches new employees operation policies and procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
International Paper
Georgetown, SC
04.2013 - Current
- Complied with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
Fabrication Welder/Millwright
Pierce Machinery
Andrews, SC
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Performed high-level welding based project tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses
- Leveraged power saws, grinders, and other pneumatic and electrical tools to cut and bevel metal workpieces
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components using torches and hand cutting tools
- Read and interpreted work orders, blueprints, or instructions to assemble or perform welding tasks
Furnace Helper
ArcelorMittal Steel Mill
Georgetown, S.C
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Identified potential problems with existing furnaces and made recommendations for repair or replacement.
- Met demanding production schedules by inspecting parts, removing excess powder and loading items into furnaces.
- Participated in regular safety drills and training sessions to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Fabrication Welder/Millwright
Pierce Machinery
Andrews, SC
01.2001 - 02.2007
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
- Shut off valves using keys and wrenches to make repairs and modifications, including removal and replacement of worn components or parts
- Analyzed technical documentation to plan smooth layouts, assemblies and welding operations
- Inspected the material surface to identify and remove materials such as scale, moisture and foreign matter
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
Andrews, SCSkills
- Creative thinking
- Verbal communication
- Safety compliances
- Computer numerical control
- Quality assurance
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving
- Machinery operations
- Technical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Modifications and adjustments
- Basic math
- Production timeline management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Certificate through International Paper:
- E-I Maintenance Associate; Internal transfer application prerequisite
- Mechanical Maintenance Associate-Transfer application prerequisite
Timeline
Machine Operator
International Paper
04.2013 - Current
Fabrication Welder/Millwright
Pierce Machinery
06.2009 - 03.2013
Furnace Helper
ArcelorMittal Steel Mill
03.2007 - 05.2009
Fabrication Welder/Millwright
Pierce Machinery
01.2001 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School