Joshua Patterson
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Proactive professional with experience in efficiency improvement, environmental health, and safety and equipment management. Frequently praised as quality-oriented by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Burner Bander Conveyor Technician
Nucor Steel Decatur
02.2024 - Current
- Inspected general appearance of finished product for quality.
- Documented Gauge and width of product with a micrometer and tape measure, noting any quality issues in the system and troubleshooting to find the root cause of said quality issue.
- Operated Cranes to assist in production, finish cutback lists, change rolls during RC or backup rolls during DD or outage.
- Operated torches to finish cutbacks and inline for the collection of either met or chem samples.
- operated a shear in line for met samples or cutbacks that specified no torch cuts.
- assisted in roll change throughout shift
- Maintenance and PM's performed on all automatic banders (ID and OD). changed all banding with use of crane or forklift
HEAT TREAT OPERATOR
Nucor Steel Memphis
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated large-scale heat treatment furnaces to temper, anneal and harden metals in accordance with customer specifications
- Performed daily maintenance of furnace equipment including visual inspections, minor repairs and cleaning
- Adjusted controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments, and charts, to make setting determinations
- Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated
- Determined flame temperatures, current frequencies, heating cycles and induction heating coils needed, based on degree of hardness required and properties of stock to be treated
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about potential issues related to heat treating processes or operations
- Maintained a clean work environment by following good housekeeping practices such as sweeping floors and wiping down machines after use
HEAT TREAT UTILITY
Nucor Steel Memphis
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Class IV, V, VII forklift certified
- Recorded data regarding material type, batch size, processing time and other pertinent information in logbook and software for Q&T and Car Bottom Furnace
- Communicated with other departments to ensure correct material for each work order on each production line was pulled and ready for the current and following shifts
- Instructed new workers in machine operation
- Set Car bottom Furnace recipes accurately in accordance with grade and bar diameter size
- Bundled and tagged all heats that went through any heat treatment procedure and placed all non-conforming material on hold for each specified hold code
TERMINAL FUEL OPERATOR
ExxonMobil Pipeline
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Operate the Human Machine Interface to control flow of product through a major pipeline
- Ensure product reliability and quality through integrity and regulatory measures
- Sample and Gauge gasoline and distillate tanks to record and track sales and inventory
- Use a work procedure and JLA with every task to ensure all risks are identified and mitigated before work begins
- Position Safety at the forefront with a number of tools to include loss prevention self-assessments at the beginning of each shift, when circumstances change during a task, and for non-routine work activities
- Coach drivers and other personnel on the importance of procedures and safety policy to ensure they understand the reason why these were put into place
- Communicate thorough shift handovers as to relay all pertinent information to incoming shift to decrease confusion and make sure all tasks and issues of the day are understood and clear
OBTAINED CDL A LICENSE
Roadmaster Driving School, Werner Enterprises
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Obtained CDL A license on time with an overall score of 96
- Obtained tanker endorsement
- TWIC card holder
- Over the road driver
LEAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CHS, INC.
01.2012 - 07.2019
- Operator of Link Belt 600LX material handler, John Deere 450D excavator, John Deere 624J front end loaders, Skid steer, forklift, and certified man lift operator
- Coordinate all work that is to be completed on barge
- Work as a team member to facilitate Projects
- Exercise safe work practices with good housekeeping habits
- Utilize hand tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, as well as, torches (Oxygen, Acetylene), welders, and generators to complete work in safe manner
- Application of lock out tag out on all repairs, appropriate measures are taken when completing tasks to comply with OSHA regulations, to include, proper use of all PPE, Lock Out Tag Out, and hot work permits
- All preventative maintenance completed by operator, maintenance on all conveyor systems (idlers, head and tail drums), motors, and gear boxes to include changing drive belts, gear oil, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and chains
- Greasing the entire system on a regular basis, maintenance sheets up to date and filled out on a timely basis
DELIVERY DRIVER/GENERAL LABOR
Country Gardens Nursery
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Driver of International 24 ft Box truck
- Formed delivery routes efficiently
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with electric pallet jack and forklift
- Catered to customer needs through excellent service
- Built relationships and trust through interaction with retail and wholesale customers
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Yardworks
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Operator of Volvo 290BLC excavator, Volvo 70,90,120 front end loaders, CAT D3 dozer
- Able to be utilized in many different positions to maximize performance
- Worked as a team member on grinding crew
- Pneumatic tools, power tools, and hand tools used to complete tasks and repairs
- All preventative maintenance completed by operator
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Business Administration
Northwest Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Machine operation
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Production line management
- Industrial safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Burner Bander Conveyor Technician
Nucor Steel Decatur
02.2024 - Current
HEAT TREAT OPERATOR
Nucor Steel Memphis
08.2022 - 02.2024
HEAT TREAT UTILITY
Nucor Steel Memphis
12.2020 - 08.2022
TERMINAL FUEL OPERATOR
ExxonMobil Pipeline
02.2020 - 12.2020
OBTAINED CDL A LICENSE
Roadmaster Driving School, Werner Enterprises
08.2019 - 02.2020
LEAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CHS, INC.
01.2012 - 07.2019
DELIVERY DRIVER/GENERAL LABOR
Country Gardens Nursery
02.2011 - 11.2011
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Yardworks
08.2006 - 02.2011
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Business Administration
Northwest Community College
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