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Joshua Bellah

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Alcoa, adept in metalworking and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing safety and efficiency, significantly contributing to process improvements. Skilled in auto mechanical maintenance and fostering productive team environments. Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Worker

Alcoa
07.2011 - Current
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • In Extrusion I worked in multiple jobs.
  • Used a grinder to smooth out imperfections in aluminum and lithium products.
  • As a Thermal Operator I learned various practices for heat treating the aluminum and lithium products. I worked closely with metallurgy staff to troubleshoot practices and mechanical issues with furnaces and equipment.
  • As a heavy equipment operator I used overhead cranes to load rail cars and distribute product throughout the mill. I also would load spotter truck trailers for product moving between departments.
  • Ingot department
  • Transferred to the Ingot department to work as a Melt Bay Operator.
  • I’m the Melt Bay I worked on a 5 man team that rotated various positions.
  • I would operate a large CAT front loader to scoop up aluminum scrap into metal containers. The metal containers would be dumped and pushed into the metal melting furnaces.
  • I would operate a large CAT punch truck. This is the same size as the front loader but fitted with a large steel boom. The steel boom was used to push scrap aluminum into furnaces and to attach to specialized tools for mixing and skimming the molten aluminum.
  • In the Fireman position I would direct the other team members of the order of operation for the shift. My duty also included gathering the scrap weights per furnace orders and operating the furnaces. I would also work closely with the department supervisor and maintenance to determine efficiency and to troubleshoot any maintenance related issues.
  • In the Fireman Aid position I would haul scrap to the furnace staging area and figure the recipes for the various alloys produced. This would include using mathematical formulas to determine the amount of various elements needed to produce the alloy. I worked with the lab to determine if the product was within tolerances.
  • I would also operate a large rotating Linde fork lift to empty the scrap containers to be pushed into furnaces and by the punch truck. This position was also responsible for taking adequate metal samples to be sent to the lab.
  • Transfer to Tube Mill department.
  • In the Tube Mill department I operate a medium rotating Linde fork lift. I haul scrap, empty waste containers and perform various fork lifts tasks.

Material Handler

Franciscan Health
07.2007 - 07.2011
  • At the St. Elizabeth Central, East, and Home Hospital Storerooms and Receiving Docks I did the following tasks.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.

Food Service Worker

Franciscan Health
01.2005 - 07.2007
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for patients.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Reduced food preparation times by organizing workstations effectively.

Education

Diploma -

Lafayette Jefferson High School
Lafayette, IN
06.2007

Skills

  • Auto Mechanical Maintenance
  • Metal working
  • Wood working
  • Residential Maintenance
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Grounds keeping
  • Gun Smithing
  • Building custom reptile enclosures out of wood or pvc
  • Auto body and rust repair
  • Auto electrical repair
  • Moped and motorcycle maintenance
  • Bicycle repair
  • Roofing experience
  • Using various electric and air tools
  • Using various hand tools

Certification

CPR and basic emergency medical care learned through volunteering in the Indiana Guard Reserves. Also was educated on security, disaster relief, and counter terrorism.

Timeline

Production Worker

Alcoa
07.2011 - Current

Material Handler

Franciscan Health
07.2007 - 07.2011

Food Service Worker

Franciscan Health
01.2005 - 07.2007

Diploma -

Lafayette Jefferson High School

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