Matthew Moore

I am currently working as a Millwright Apprentice in a new build car plant. We are installing Cranes in the warehouse while also watching and being observant of all other trades working around us. We use Type A Class 3 Scissor Lifts and Type B Class 3 Boom Lifts daily. We use a variety of hand tools such as Wrenches, Torque Wrenches, Impacts, Come alongs, Chainfalls, Plumb bobs, and many more.

• Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
• Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
• Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
• Read blueprints to determine project requirements.

During my time working for Special Metals I worked in the "Refinery" department and the Vacuum Melt department. In the "Refinery" I was tasked with dumping the slag pots using the Front end Loader, then separating the skulls from the slag and giving them an identification tag. I also helped with the casting side of this job. They use a top pour style cast so it has to be setup using clay tiles on a pad, then have molds and bases set on top of that, while working diligently and safely with the group of peers you are paired with. These change with the instructions of the customer which requires the use and knowledge to understand the paperwork.

In the Vacuum Induction Melt department I would setup the molds in different sizes to instruction so they can be casted to different size which is also covered with using paperwork and working well with many other people around you.

• Operated a variety of manual tools such as drills, saws, hammers and wrenches when performing maintenance tasks.
• Checked fluid levels, tire pressure, and brakes on the Front End Loader daily.
• Ensured safe, efficient and effective operation of refinery equipment.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
• Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
• Inspected molds for defects prior to pouring molten metal into them.
• Assisted with the setup and operation of casting machines when necessary.
• Calibrated thermocouples and associated instrumentation used in the melting process.
• Removed slag from crucible after each pour using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Used bobcats, lift trucks and front-end loaders to move heavy items.

I worked in multiple departments and ran many overhead cranes. I ran the stock crane that built charges to load into the Electric Arc Furnace to reach the maximum capacity for efficiency. I also worked as a groundman creating minor alloy additions to fine tune the chemistry both by hand shoveling directly into the slag door of the furnace and by scooping and weighing specific numerical amounts of alloys and putting it into the hopper before dropping directly into the ladle as we tapped the heat.

• Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspected overhead crane for proper operation prior to use and reported any defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Loaded and unloaded material from trucks with the use of an overhead crane.

I have also spent some time on the Casting side of the "Meltshop" where i was a Ladleman. As a Ladleman the responsibilities I was tasked with consisted of changing out the old ladle with the new ladle in a timely manner to keep the Tundish full so the caster would continue to run, help the Caster operators in any way needed, keep stock on all items used during casting, keep watch and help when a Strand would have a "Break out", and keeping a constant check on the temperature using a temperature pole with a thermo couple.

• Adjusted machine settings based on type of material being casted.
• Assisted with setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of casting equipment.
• Cleaned all equipment after use to ensure proper functioning during next use.
• Weighed alloys prior to mixing them into desired proportions for melting purposes.
• Verified load weights using scales and adjusted crane accordingly.
• Utilized hand signals to communicate with co-workers when operating overhead cranes.
• Maintained records of molten metal temperatures and casting production times.