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Stephen Oleksa

Vintondale,PA

Summary

Welded at JWF (on safety committee for 2 years) with over 7 years in MIG, TIG and some stick welding in a structural field. With a background in robotic and metal fabrication. Operating equipment on many levels. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on-time and without incidents. Operator that maintains alertness to hazards and safety issues to reduce accidents and injuries. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment. Proficient Calibration Technician adept at assessing, servicing and maintaining devices. Systematic and focused with a firm grasp of related electrical, environmental and safety regulations. Skills in multitasking, and communicating with people of all backgrounds. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.

I have been an operator at Sollco coal handling for 3 years. Where I learned to operate their equipment and learnt all the operating positions and recently took on a maintance postion.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator

Seward Operating
1501 Ligonier St, PA
12.2019 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment and machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
  • Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
  • Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
  • Maintained quality documentation pink cards, journal and walk downs
  • Maintained multiple different belt lines.
  • Worked in all operations positions and now on the maintenance crew.

International Union of Operating Engineer

Local 66
Pittsburgh , PA
06.2012 - Current
  • Worked with multiple pipeline companies through the Operator Engineers.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Removed tools and machinery from job site and secured location at end of shift.
  • Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
  • Class B CDL

Fabrication Welder

JWF Industries Inc.
Johnstown, PA
07.2005 - 06.2012
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Education

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2016

High School Diploma -

United High School
Armagh, PA
06.2005

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Safety procedures
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Materials movement
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Lever controls
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Maintenance duties
  • Construction background
  • Following directions
  • First Aid/CPR

References

Timothy Varner JR - 724-610-3587

Kevin Sombronski - 814-341-9506

Ben Kindya - 814-341-2006

Timeline

Operator

Seward Operating
12.2019 - Current

International Union of Operating Engineer

Local 66
06.2012 - Current

Fabrication Welder

JWF Industries Inc.
07.2005 - 06.2012

Community College of Allegheny County

High School Diploma -

United High School

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