Mychal Elsbecker
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Production Operator with a proven track record at CF Industries, enhancing operational efficiency and quality control. Skilled in equipment monitoring and material quality inspection, coupled with strong leadership abilities to drive team success. Achieved significant improvements in production logging accuracy, demonstrating exceptional assembly and production expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
CF Industries
08.2021 - Current
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Production and Maintenance
AGP
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Supervisor/Lead Pipefitter
Midwest Welding and Mechanical
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Pipe Foreman
ParFab Field Services
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Morningside College
Sioux City, IANo Degree - Athletic Training
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Assembly and production
- Material quality inspection
- Inventory tracking
- Production logging
- Equipment monitoring
- Material quality control
Timeline
Production Operator
CF Industries
08.2021 - Current
Production and Maintenance
AGP
04.2020 - 08.2021
Supervisor/Lead Pipefitter
Midwest Welding and Mechanical
11.2019 - 04.2020
Pipe Foreman
ParFab Field Services
10.2016 - 11.2019
Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
09.2015 - 10.2018
No Degree - Biology
Morningside College
No Degree - Athletic Training
Iowa State University
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