Richard Derby
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Summary
Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision.
Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents include welding, fabrication, batching concrete, plant maintenance
Batch coordinator with more than 15years of experience planning, developing and implementing the batch process.
I have a motto that I live by; Early is in time, Ontime is late, and Late is unacceptable.
Skills
Excellent communication
Computer proficient
File/records maintenance
Operations management
Time management skills
Results-oriented
Multi-Task
Quick learner
Welding
Fabrication
Batching Concrete
Plant Maintenance
Experience
Melt shop and rolling mill Welder, 03/1985 02/2001
Co-Steel Raritan Perth Amboy NJ
I worked for this company for 18 years lay off due to foreign imports with 13 years perfect attendant.
CO-Wrote company welding policies and procedures, as well as specifications for individual jobs.
Maintained and organized materials, machines, tools and equipment.
Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.
Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and cutting torch
Removed debris and other duties as assigned by the manager.
Resolved inspection deficiencies promptly.
Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements.
Used processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
Ensured that contractor personnel adhered to the quality standards and requirements of plans and specifications.
Managed work with little supervision.
Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them.
Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
Managed shift equipment and materials.
Yard Manger - Installer - Repair Person, 03/2001 12/2005
Carl's Fencing Toms River, NJ
Managed and Supervised working crew.
Attended fencing trade shows for product development.
Installed and maintained gate operators.
Negotiated change orders and claims for out-of-scope work.
Welding of Gates, Guardrail, and Steel Fencing.
Batch Coordinator / Maintenance, 01/2006 4-2021
SILVI CONCRETE BRICK, NJ
Experience in Managing all plant operations.
Knowledge of the programming functions of all current plant operations.
Managed shift equipment and materials and personnel for 15 years.
Monitor gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications
Verify specific concrete on incoming tickets and enter correct mix design into computer
Welded and repairs at different plant location thought out the company.
Process and Maintain daily, quarterly, and yearly reports.
Communicated between driver and plant and dispatch and or QC.
Troubleshoot and Repaired plant equipment.
Implemented process improvements based on identification of productivity or quality issues.
Planned and managed construction projects, including aggregate bin inside plant and outside silo #4 mixer nose door, ticket tube, mixer installed.
Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.
Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specifications.
Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to product quality products.
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saw and torch.
Maintained and organized materials, machines, tools and equipment.
Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds for deficiencies and potential health, safety and
code violations.
Loader operator filling the over head bin with the material needed
Education and Training
1978 Burr D. Coe V&T High School East Brunswick, NJ, USA
High School Diploma Welding
Honor Roll 1977-1978
4 year Certification in Welding