Michael Merico
Weirton,WV
Summary
Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality. Energetic professional with six years of experience in the industry. Dedicated to following safety procedures and protocols to avoid mishaps. Considered valuable and hardworking employee by supervisors and peers. I also handle tasks alone very well, and have been considered a valuable training tool to my department. I am always eager to learn new things, and equally eager to pass on extensive knowledge to other team members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Repair Team Leader
Cleveland-Cliffs
Weirton, WV
04.2018 - Current
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Completed a mechanical Ramsey Test, and Ten Factor Testing to become a journeyman millwright.
- Perform monthly inspections on all overhead cranes and jib crane type hoists.
- Conform to OSHA standards of wire rope inspections.
- Proficient in maintaining an trouble shooting 250 DC crane operating systems. Including control boards, motors, dynamic braking, and collector systems.
- Very proficient in preventing and making mechanical repairs such as crane wheels, end trucks, girder repair, etc..
- Specifically trained in maintenance and rebuilding of Cone Drive worm drive hoist gearboxes.
- Trained to operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, aerial man lifts, mobile cranes including carry deck and all terrain.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Journeyman Bricklayer
BAC District Council of WV Local #11
Weirton, WV
01.2005 - 04.2018
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, tiles, and other masonry units.
- Installed stone veneers on interior walls and floors.
- Laid brick in various patterns such as running bond, herringbone, basket weave.
- Measured building materials accurately using measuring tapes or levels.
- Cut bricks with a power saw or hammer and chisel to fit specific measurements or shapes.
- Operated trowels and other tools used in the application of mortar between joints of brickwork or stonework.
- Instructed apprentices in proper techniques for laying brick and block.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weir High School
Weirton, WV05-2004
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Team Supervision
- ARC Welding
- Mobile Equipment Operator
- Overtime Management
- Work Planning
- Safety
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Fork Truck
- Aerial Man Lift
- Mobile Crane
- CPR and First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crane Repair Team Leader
Cleveland-Cliffs
04.2018 - Current
Journeyman Bricklayer
BAC District Council of WV Local #11
01.2005 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Weir High School