Richard Davis
Toronto,OH
Summary
Manufacturing and inventory professional with 25+ years of experience. Detail oriented Machine Operator, Fabricator, Forklift Operator, Crane Operator, and Project Manager. Adept at interpretation of blueprints, working with others, vast knowledge of hand tools, and meeting production deadlines.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operating Technician
Cleveland-Cliffs
Weirton, WV
06.2017 - 04.2024
- I started this job as coil stripper unloading steel coils off line after processed through the double reduction mill (D.R. Mill).
- I moved up to feeder. In this position I fed coils into D.R. Mill for tin plate. I regulated machine speed to produce quality product ensuring no damage to steel. I prepared coils prior to starting them into D.R. Mill.
- I worked my way up to assistant operator where I chose coils strategically to be fed through D. R. Mill to help keep production moving smoothly. I assisted with starting and stopping D.R. Mill with each coil change. I operated crane to complete roll changes and other tasks as needed.
- I moved up to operator and in this position, I adjusted production line to ensure high output while maintaining good quality production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing tasks related to machine operation.
- Conducted regular inspections of production lines and machines for any signs of wear or damage.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers during troubleshooting activities.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all operating systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored operational conditions of production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in a timely manner to reduce downtime.
- Adjusted speeds and feeds on machining centers according to job requirements.
- Performed daily checks on all equipment used in the production process prior to start up.
Coil Utility
Ball Corporation
Weirton, WV
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Operated coil forklift
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Set Steel coils online for coil operators
- Wrapped and unwrapped coils
- Managed trash and recycling compactors
- Operated forklift
- Stacked on back of coater lines
- End bagger on multi-die presses
- Operated and maintained machinery
Fabricator/Welder/Machine Operator
C&E Plastics
Georgetown, PA
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Layout and fitting of chemical tanks.
- Plastic welding including, fusion, extrusion, hand, and socket welding.
- Reading Blueprints
- Operated Forklift
- Operated over head cranes
- Field Service including, managing projects, fixing and repairing existing tanks and piping, assisting in team projects, and installing and setting up new tanks and piping.
Fabricator/Welder/Machine Operator
Polycycle
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Layout and fitting of plastic chemical tanks
- Plastic welding, including fusion, extrusion, hand, and socket welding.
- Reading Blueprints
- Operated forklift
- Operated overhead cranes
- Managed and Participated in field projects, with tasks including fixing and repairing existing tanks and piping, as well as installing new tanks and piping.
Inventory Manager
Welsh Enterprises
Steubenville, OH
03.1998 - 11.2008
- Documented all incoming receivables into computer
- Tagged and restocked inventory
- Developed organizational plan for inventory
- Organized and maintained shelves
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Operated forklift
- Handled vendor returns
- Assisted with packaging and shipping
- Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
Kiln Operator
Servsteel
Morgan, PA
11.1995 - 03.1998
- Operated Kilns and ovens
- Inventory
- Loaded and unloaded kiln and ovens
- Operated forklift
- Set up hydraulic press operators with refractory materials
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Assisted with packaging and shipping
Education
Certificate For Web Design - Web Design, Microsoft Word, And Excel.
Jefferson Community College
Steubenville, OH01-2007
College Prep, 4 Years Mechanical Drawing
Steubenville High School
Steubenville, OH06-1992
Skills
- Interpretation of blueprints
- Background in shipping and receiving
- Plastic hand welding and extrusion welding
- Expert in safety rules and operation
- Operates various machines
- Strong construction skills
- Worked in steel industry at various levels from start to finish of product
- Experience with various hand held and power tools
- 25 years of experience with forklift
- Operation of 30-35 thousand pound forklift
- Operation of crane
- Very dependable with strong work ethic
- Ability to quickly pick up new skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Operating Technician
Cleveland-Cliffs
06.2017 - 04.2024
Coil Utility
Ball Corporation
05.2014 - 11.2016
Fabricator/Welder/Machine Operator
C&E Plastics
04.2013 - 05.2014
Fabricator/Welder/Machine Operator
Polycycle
03.2010 - 04.2013
Inventory Manager
Welsh Enterprises
03.1998 - 11.2008
Kiln Operator
Servsteel
11.1995 - 03.1998
Certificate For Web Design - Web Design, Microsoft Word, And Excel.
Jefferson Community College
College Prep, 4 Years Mechanical Drawing
Steubenville High School
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