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Steven Joseph

Smelter operator
Rockport,IN
Steven Joseph

Summary

Experienced Head Pot-man Operator in the aluminum smelting industry. Skilled in following standard operating procedures with precision, known for strong problem-solving skills. Bringing over a decade of hands-on experience to tackle new challenges effectively. Reliable worker with a solid mechanical aptitude and a proactive attitude towards continuous learning and growth.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Alcoa Inc.

Smelter Operator
06.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Participated in quality assurance meetings, offering insights that led to improvements in product consistency.
  • Led cross-functional team project that improved communication between departments, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Implemented new safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and promoting safer working environment.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
  • Played key role in process optimization project, resulting in more efficient production line layout.
  • Facilitated smoother onboarding process for new machinery through creation of detailed operating manuals.
  • Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
  • Streamlined data entry for production metrics, improving accuracy and accessibility of operational reports.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Lewis Bakery Corporate Office

Mixer
05.2016 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
  • Mixed items according to company and manufacturer specifications.
  • Reported details about items that were running low in the stockroom to the .
  • Cleaned equipment after each shift with appropriate products to maintain functionality.
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures.

Healthy Spaces

Crew Foreman
02.2008 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
  • Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
  • Helped manage project budgets by tracking time and expenses.
  • Managed the hiring and training of crew members for projects.
  • Reached out to suppliers to resolve materials issues and maintain schedules.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
  • Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
  • Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
  • Packed one line efficiently and accurately in accordance with guidelines and schematics.
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press,forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Safe and efficient operation of Backhoe and Skid steers.
  • Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.

Hobgood contractors

Labor Worker
06.2007 - 02.2008

Job overview

  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press,forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to proper place.
  • Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.

M S Burch Inc

Welder
09.2006 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Worked and maintained a safe workplace.

Education

Central High school
Evansville, IN

High School Diploma
01.2004

Skills

  • Production procedures
  • Strong team player
  • Heavy duty machinery
  • Safety procedures
  • Good communication skills
  • Fast learner
  • Power and hand tools
  • Crane operation

Timeline

Smelter Operator

Alcoa Inc.
06.2019 - Current

Mixer

Lewis Bakery Corporate Office
05.2016 - 06.2019

Crew Foreman

Healthy Spaces
02.2008 - 05.2016

Labor Worker

Hobgood contractors
06.2007 - 02.2008

Welder

M S Burch Inc
09.2006 - 06.2007

Central High school

High School Diploma

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