Charles Michael Vetrone

Wilton, Iowa *****

C: 814-***-**** ad2z5i@r.postjobfree.com

Refractory Manager - Caster Supervisor - Melt Supervisor

Over 30 years of comprehensive production management experience in all aspects of steel making. Background encompasses operations management, safety regulations, inventory control, and policy and procedure development. Capable of blending the efforts of diverse groups to meet any and all company objectives.

Areas of Expertise

●Facility management

●Quality control

●Team facilitation

●Forecasting

●Safety regulations

●Training and development

●Experience with SAP

●Inventory control and ordering

●Start-up operations

Notable Accomplishments

●Saved over $100K annually in refractory costs with improvements to electric arc furnace (EAF) and roof linings.

●50% increase in production with ladle metallurgy facility (LMF) start up 2007.

●Saved $5K per day for AK Steel by correcting a voltage regulation problem on the EAF.

●Provided continual safety training and ensured regulation compliance, which prevented lost time accidents for 15 months.

●Utilized spreadsheets and eliminated all operating and mechanical variables to resolve a manufacturing issue, which resulted

●Assisted in the initiation and commissioning of a new ultra-high power (UHP) EAF, reducing the number of furnaces from 3 to 1.

●Researched and implemented a new power input for the UHP furnace, reducing the tap-to-tap times 15%.

●Implemented and recommended changes (to ladle preheating, sanding, and techniques) that resulted in a 5.5% increase in ladle free opens.

Professional Synopsis

Gerdau Sept 2023- Nov2023

Refractory Manager

●Managed the refractory department that included the relining of the EAF and teeming ladles that were used in the day-to-day operations.

●Managed refractory and bottom pour departments’ inventory, reporting to the vice president of operations.

Commercial Metals Sept 2022- Apr 2023

Production Coordinator

Coordinate the charging, melting and casting of heats going directly to the rolling mill.

And to coordinate with maintenance on down days.

I. Schumann & Co. Sept. 2021-2022

Production Manager

Manage the production of Brass and Bronze with a production crew of 10.

Directing the Melting, Alloying and Casting of the molten brass and bronze.

ARCELORMITTAL USA LLC 2012 – 2020

Process Engineer #1 and #2 BOF Shops, Caster Supervisor

●Managed the production crew of 15 people in the pouring of molten iron and the charging of scrap and fluxes to produce 260 ton heats to be sent to the ladle furnace and then to the caster. Averaged 4K tons per 12 hour shift.

●Directed the refractory ladle liners in doing the job according to the sop so the brick would last longer and protect ladles better

●Supervised the ladle liners and ladle repair the proper way to install and service stir plugs for better ladle life and cleaner steel

ELLWOOD NATIONAL STEEL 2005 – 2012

Manager, Refractory and Bottom Pour

●Managed the refractory department that included the relining of the EAF and teeming ladles that were used in the day-to-day operations.

●Managed refractory and bottom pour departments’ inventory, reporting to the vice president of operations.

●Managed the bottom pour set-up, teeming, and stripping of specialty ingots, and coordinated the annealing, grinding, and saw cutting of the ingots so the product could reach the customer on time.

●Worked closely with refractory suppliers to keep operating costs as low as possible.

●Increased furnace and furnace roof life by 50% by making refractory changes.

●Managed the melting, refining, and degassing of 45-ton specialty steel heats for forging rounds.

●Utilized a production crew of 10 operating an EAF, degasser, and LMF.

●Key role in the training and startup of a new LMF.

●Responsible for crew scheduling, production records, and safety training.

GERDAU AMERISTEEL 2004 – 2005

Melter, Caster Supervisor

●Directed the making and casting of 135-ton wire rod quality steel heats, using an EAF, LMF, and continuous caster.

●Trained new production employees in safety, and equipment operation.

●Ordered raw materials and fluxes for producing and refining the steel for processing various units.

●Kept production and safety records.

AK STEEL 2002 – 2004

Melter, Caster Supervisor

●Managed and coordinated the making of 140-ton stainless steel heats, using an EAF, argon oxygen decarburization (AOD), and LMF.

●Assessed and modified the production schedule to maximize output and reduce downtime.

●Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities to meet or exceed production quotas, and ensured safety training for the production crew and regulation compliance with company and OSHA standards.

●Requisitioned and inspected raw materials, and maintained production, safety, and time records.

REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES INT 1981 – 2002

Melter, Caster Supervisor

●Directed the making and teeming of 240-ton special bar quality (SBQ) steel heats using three EAFs, LMF, and vacuum degasser.

●Directed the operation of the continuous caster for three years. Duties included the casting, testing, and loading of 250-ton carbon and alloy heats using a four-strand bloom caster.

●Trained the production crew in safety, new equipment, and process changes, and managed production, safety, and time records.

●Coordinated and supervised all maintenance activities in the melt shop including crane repairs, furnace relines, delta changes, and preventative maintenance of equipment.

●Ordered raw materials and fluxes for producing and refining the steel for processing in various units.

●Evaluated and adjusted production schedules and estimated tap times and steel pour times to maximize productivity.

Education and Certifications

Modern Welding Industrial Welding School

UHP Furnace and Caster Utilization

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