Maia McDaniel
3001 Saratoga SQ SW, Decatur,AL
Summary
- Safety-oriented and committed to efficiency and productivity. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Successful working in team-based environments. Well-developed listening and problem-solving abilities. Proven history of reliability, adaptability, and resourcefulness in the workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handling Utility
Nucor Steel Decatur
Decatur, Alabama
09.2024 - Current
- Assist crane operators with loading rail cars. Prepping cars with correct protection, verifying correct coils are loaded into cars, recording cars for records
- Wrapping coils and labeling with correct banners and weight
- Ability to operate Crane and Taylor when needed
- General housekeeping of shipping bay
- Going to warehouse & supplying any essentials needed for team to operate safely & efficiently such as gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, paper towels, drinks, etc.
- Assisting crane operators when switching crane devices (grabs, c-hook, lifting device for lids), helping to maintain equipment by applying grease, spotting operators when applying lids when needed, pulling bags from coils to prepare for truck load.
- Using forklift to unload trucks with materials needed for the bay such as wood, cardboard, coil edge protectors, wrapping paper.
Mill 2 Bundle Operator
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
Trinity, Alabama
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Visually inspect quality of welds, straightness, bevels, roll groove, stencil, and coating on pipe
- Measure pipe to ensure specifications on length are maintained
- Maintain signode & banding spools to ensure banding is tight on bundles and clips are secured
- Create inventory tags using Rodeo to go on each bundle. Confirm correct information such as pipe specifications, length, and heat are correct.
Material Handler
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
Trinity, Alabama
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated mobile equipment such as Taylor, Yard Dog, Combi Lift, Skid Steer, Lull
- Operate Crane
- Load trucks inside using crane and outside using Taylor
- Operate D365 and prepare paperwork for drivers
- Maintain organization of pipe in Warehouse and Laydown Yard
Utility Operator
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
Trinity, Alabama
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Operate mobile equipment such as Taylor and operate crane
- Catch pipe from Mill 1 & 2 and take to laydown yard or store in warehouse
- Scan and locate bundles using scanner and D365
Chemical Operator
BASF Corp
Madison, AL
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Observed gauges, recording instruments, and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
- Operated various machinery and equipment including forklifts to perform chemical process operations.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
- Interfaced with PLC control system to manage and monitor blending of raw materials into finished products.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemical supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Checked equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Performed quality control tests on raw materials and finished products according to specified standards.
Craftsmanship
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Huntsville, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Identified and repaired issues with metal body according to industry standards.
- Specialized in inspections and detailed repairs to achieve operational efficiency.
- Used files, welders, D.A., grinders, and other tools to make repairs on main body of car before shipping to paint.
- Measured gaps between hood, door, fender, and trunk, for distance and levelness using calipers.
Welder
Polaris Industries
Huntsville , AL
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Inspected and repaired components such as off-joint welds, blow-outs, and missing welds to implement a better quality & safer product for customers
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and materials specifications to verify compliance with standards
- Inspected finished frames for quality assurance and to uncover any final issues as well as repairing them
- Used disipline and precision to complete component assembly with minimal supervision, meeting all anticipated project milestones
- Adjusted equipment, including welder, jigs, and motos to maintain optimal performance
Sub-Assembly Operator
Polaris Industries
Huntsville , AL
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked in Sub-Assembly Boxes for Line 2 and also Half-Shaft for Line 1. On jobs such as assembling & decaling tailgates, making the bed of the vehicle, making sub parts for the boxes, and assembling half-shafts.
- Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and collaborating with Group Lead and Supervisor to resolve current issues and prevent future issues from happening.
Assembly Operator
Polaris Industries
Huntsville , AL
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed jobs such as applying decals on hoods & fenders, installing upper dash, lower dash, alignment & coolant, seat bases, ROPS, half-shaft, wire harnessing, and facias for Line 2, ZEUS efficiently and safely
- Cleaned work areas regularly by removing debris and trash and sweeping up metal parts, to keep team efficient and eliminate any safety concerns
- Rotated through series of 10+ different stations each week based on team needs
- Trained new employees on Line 2 and Sub-Assembly positions to support team efficiency
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary. Such as making sure the molds fit onto units correctly and that correct parts and processes were being used during pilot builds or with new employees
Skills
- Manufacturing, production, and chemical experience
- Signed off on crane, taylor, & other mobile equipment
- Familiar using Rodeo, D365, SAP and Oracle
- Interpretation of blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and P&IDs
- Familiar using instrumentation such as calipers, flow Indicators, level Indicators, valves, pumps
- Process safety management
- Chemical processing
- Lean manufacturing
- MIG welding experience
Timeline
Material Handling Utility
Nucor Steel Decatur
09.2024 - Current
Mill 2 Bundle Operator
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
03.2024 - 09.2024
Material Handler
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
07.2023 - 03.2024
Utility Operator
Nucor Tubular Products Trinity
04.2023 - 07.2023
Chemical Operator
BASF Corp
05.2022 - 04.2023
Craftsmanship
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
08.2021 - 05.2022
Welder
Polaris Industries
01.2019 - 06.2021
Sub-Assembly Operator
Polaris Industries
06.2018 - 01.2019
Assembly Operator
Polaris Industries
10.2017 - 06.2018