Nathan McDonald

St. Paul, MN 651-***-**** ad4v3o@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Proven Machine Operator with extensive industrial and manufacturing experience within the steel manufacturing industry. Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment. Safety oriented.

Skills Summary

Machine Setup/Operation Steel Mill Operations Overhead Crane Operation 5S Methodology

General Preventative Maintenance Quality Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gerdau Ameristeel, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2007 – 2020

LRS/Furnace Operator/2nd Helper – Melt Shop

Unloaded trucks and stocked supplies and/or consumables for the furnace

Performed general housekeeping duties includes 5S and cleaning

Assisted other furnace operators as needed and was responsible for collecting and running slag samples

Operated/stocked temperature and sampling device used to take temperatures, oxygen readings, and steel samples

Performed LRS duties and raised temperatures and adjusted the chemical composition of molten steel

Performed desulfurizing steel to remove impurities

Took care of slag pots/pits as needed such as cleaning pits with shovels, water, etc.

Assisted in maintaining refractory (patching or gunning)

Maintained runner/tap hole, built, and added electrodes

Operated mobile equipment, including overhead cranes, to transfer product and materials, while following all safety rules and regulations

Recorded data in production systems

Roll Mill Operator

Served as a relief operator for all machines in the finishing department, requiring versatility to adequately carry out the normal machine operator duties involving straightening, shearing, stacking, and building operations and to troubleshoot and repair banding and tying machines

Provided close attention and care in observing operations and in guiding or turning material to facilitate straightening, transfer stacking, or tying of products

Made tying and strapping machine adjustments, provided quick response to alleviate material jams and equipment malfunctions

Operated tying/ strapping, bundle discharge, straightener entry machines, secured bundles for storage or transfer, and stocked/fed machines with wire

Activated machines for spacing and placement of binding material, secured bundles for storage/transfer

Inspected material in process for obvious product blemishes, flaws, or short pieces

Operated radio pendant overhead crane and forklift to assist in material movement

Performed troubleshooting activities associated with equipment failure of banding and tying machines and routine or minor maintenance repairs

Always ensured 5S area met standards during the shift while observing safety

Assisted in saw blade changes, roll changes, inspections

EDUCATION

Company Training: Crane Operation, Forklift Certified, 5S

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