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Thomas Prim

1473 Diamond Blvd. Mount Pleasant,SC

Summary

PERSONAL SUMMARY Accomplished technical professional with nearly 24 years of steel mill experience; 7 as a Cold Mill Millwright and over 15 years of roll shop experience as a team leader and mentor. Committed to safety, quality, and customer service with aptitude for developing and launching new equipment and procedures to increase the efficiency and quality of our process.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cold Mill Millwright

Nucor Steel Berkeley
02.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
  • Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
  • Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement efficient systems and processes in the facility.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
  • Participated in root cause analysis efforts for recurring equipment failures to develop long-term corrective actions.

Guide Builder/Welder

Nucor Steel Berkeley
07.2011 - Current
  • Exit stripper guide consolodation and inventory reduction project
  • Reduced inventory by a third and saved $1000s in unnecessary repairs
  • Developed centerline tool and new setting procedures
  • Trial roller guide design and fabrication

Stand Assembler

Nucor Steel Berkeley
02.2001 - 07.2011
  • Developed new tool and procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting the air/oil lubrication system on the mill stands
  • As a team leader I was responsible for training our new teammates as well as mentoring my peers

Lab Tech

Nucor Steel Berkeley
04.2000 - 02.2001

Head Server/Bartender

Charleston Crab House
03.1999 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for leading the daily shift meetings and organizing servers/sections

Assistant Manager

A Dough Re Mi
02.1998 - 03.1999
  • Overseeing operations from order taking and food preperation to service and delivery
  • Counting daily receipts and making deposits
  • Opening and closing of the restaurant

Education

Skills For Success

Dale Carnegie
03.2014

Powered Industrial Hydraulics Level I & II

Livingston And Haven
Charlotte
02.2018

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Dr. Stephen R. Covey
03.2016

Electrical engineering technology

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
3.1995

Skills

  • Productivity and safety improvement
  • Structural welding
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Diagnostic Techniques
  • Safety Procedures
  • Vibration analysis
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pump maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Work Planning
  • Valve maintenance
  • Motor Alignment

Timeline

Cold Mill Millwright

Nucor Steel Berkeley
02.2017 - Current

Guide Builder/Welder

Nucor Steel Berkeley
07.2011 - Current

Stand Assembler

Nucor Steel Berkeley
02.2001 - 07.2011

Lab Tech

Nucor Steel Berkeley
04.2000 - 02.2001

Head Server/Bartender

Charleston Crab House
03.1999 - 04.2000

Assistant Manager

A Dough Re Mi
02.1998 - 03.1999

Skills For Success

Dale Carnegie

Powered Industrial Hydraulics Level I & II

Livingston And Haven

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Electrical engineering technology

Trident Technical College

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