Matthew R. Weaver
Summary
Operations professional with strong expertise in machinery and process optimization. Known for enhancing productivity and ensuring operational efficiency through technical acumen and problem-solving skills. Reliably collaborates with teams to meet goals and adapts to evolving demands with ease. Skilled in equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and workflow management.
Diligent Welder with robust background in operating machinery and ensuring seamless production processes. Leveraged expertise to maintain high safety standards and minimize downtime. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting equipment issues and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Experienced with operating complex machinery and maintaining production efficiency. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety protocols ensures secure and productive work environment.
Work History
Hot End Mechanic
1 Year 11 Months- Participate in lehr roll and bearing changes.
- Assist in single rail and double rail cooler changes.
- Preventative maintenance on all assigned machinery (lift out roll drives, pony drives, all main drive and non drove lehr roll bearings, batch charger, etc).
- Assist Masons with welding and fabrication in and out of ports on furnaces with block reinforcements.
- Slide gate and lintel installations at furnace ports.
- Install burner brackets as needed.
- Repairs for masons as needed for equipment.
- Assist mechanics assigned to the batch house as needed.
- Camera changes at the furnaces.
- Top machine PMs and changes per line managers and maintenance supervisor Repairs and PMs as needed to APC (Air Pollution Control ) unit as per Engineer (water lances, rotary locks for absorbent, water lances, etc).
- Supervisor: Anthony Davis (Phone: 423-327-5437)
Sandblaster / Welder
2 Years 5 Months- Sandblasting anything from engine manifolds, frames, tractor implements.
- Machinery maintenance on diesel compressors, sand blaster, skid steer overhauls.
- Owner: Eli Owens (Phone 423-863-8495)
Maintenance Mechanic
2 Months- Perform minor maintenance to mechanical machinery such as bearing changes, conveyor belts.
- Jerry Dean Production Manage (Phone: 423-300-0497)
Welder
1 Year 1 Month- Fabricate and make repairs to drilling tools (augers, core barrels, mud buckets, etc.) and rigs associated with deep foundation drilling.
- Repairs were made in the field not just on the tooling but also to the rigs as well.
- Strict welding procedures were followed on all these repairs (mast, kelley bars).
- Supervisor: Carl Richards (I do not have a phone number for him.)