Crane Operator Equipment, furnace operator

Emory Stitt, Jr.

**** *. *** ****** ****** Apt.**62 Gilbert, Arizona 85233

480-***-**** ********@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position in the manufacturing and steel industry that offers the opportunity for growth and advancement. This position would allow me to utilize my leadership skills and over 20 years of experience. Work Experience:

Freeport McMoran-Miami, AZ Acid Plant Operator May 2018-Present

● Working under minimal supervision where the primary objective is safe production, I perform operation/control of processing equipment per operating guidelines.

● Operate mobile equipment, monitor equipment via computer and perform data entry via computer, perform area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, digging, using a hose, etc.

● Required to work a non-standard schedule which may include shift work

(other than day shift) in a 24/7/365 operation.

SandBox Logistic- Bellaire, OH Wellsite Forklift/Equipment Operator May 2018 -Dec 2018

● During the course of the fracture operation, I was responsible for moving specialized containers (weighing up to 55,000 lbs) off and on trucks and onsite equipment by a heavy capacity forklift (Kalmar DCD250) with a lift capacity of 60,000 LBS. Geneva Rock- Orem, UT Loader Operator May 2017 - Sept 2017

● Was responsible for keeping product readily available and accessible. By loading Materials in assigned areas or in dump trucks.

● Interact and communicate with customers in a positive manner -Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with superiors, col leagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.

● Maintain and repair equipment and tools in order to ensure operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.

Strom Engineering (ATI Metals) - Latrobe, PA Furnace Operator/Remote Overhead Crane Operator - August 2015 - March 2016

● Controls gas, oil, coal, electric-arc, or electric induction furnace to melt metal prior to casting.

● Weighs out specified amounts of metal ingots scrap metal and charges metal into furnace by hand, using hoist, or by directing crane operator to charge furnace

● Loads molten metal into furnace, using transfer ladle

● Removes test sample of molten metal from crucible, using hand ladle, and pours it into mold.

● Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket. GT Advanced Technologies - Mesa, AZ

Growth Process Technician - March 2014 - October 2014

● Working as a technician in a crystal growth, manufacturing environment. Performs a variety of tasks in support of the sapphire/crystal growth manufacturing operation.

● Perform functions associated with all sapphire production including load and unload crucibles into furnaces.

● Perform- furnace cleaning and general maintenance activities -Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions

● Accurately collect, record and communicate operating data for review and retention.

Heraeus Materials - Chandler, AZ Melt Operator - September 2013 - January 2014

● Setup a melting furnace with the proper crucible

● Assure proper condition of induction furnace and coil

● Verifies weight of melt charge( raw materials and remeltables). Properly loads material into furnace

● Monitors and adjusts temperature of furnace to engineering specification

-Operates, controls and monitors process parameters of melting equipment to achieve and maintain vacuum. Control power to melt charge to achieve melt ing

● Measure temperature of molten metal with infra-red thermometer or thermo couple. Adjust metal temperature to specified pour temperature -Controls the pouring of molten metal into molds

● Process pin samples during the melt process and properly identify samples and melts for traceability

CMC Steel Arizona – Phoenix, AZ Melter/ Supervisor – May 2010 - August 2012

● Insured that assigned crew is trained to perform their duties in a manner consistent with all safety standards. Also audits operations to insure that the safety policies are being followed correctly.

● Insures that important information from Managers is communicated to all employees.

● Assures that all Quality Standards are implemented.

● Responsible for completing all turn reports and communicating key is sues with other supervisors.

● Addresses any attendance or discipline issues.

● Coordinates all turn activities to optimize productivity.

● Coordinates charging and melting with molding and pouring operations. Observes color of molten metal through cobalt-blue glasses, and orders changes in furnace temperature.

● Directs workers in charging furnace with specified raw material and in taking temperature tests of molten metal.

● Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating DC or Electric-arc furnaces to produce steel.

CMC Steel Arizona- Phoenix, AZ

Melt Caster Technician/Electric Arc Furnace Operator/EAF-April 2009- August 2012

● Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis. -Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms. Read temperature gauges and observe color changes; then adjust furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.

● Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated. Position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, or signal other workers to position equipment

● Skim slag or remove excess metal from ingots or equipment, using hand tools, strainers, rakes, or burners; collect scrap for recycling. -Turn valves to circulate water through cores, or spray water on filled molds to cool and solidify metal.

● Add metal to molds to compensate for shrinkage.

● Draining / transferring molten metal from furnace into molds or ladles.

● Draw smelted metal samples from furnace or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of material needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.

SMI Steel/CMC Steel – Birmingham, AL

Floor Chief/1st Helper/Utility Man & Stocker/2nd Helper – October 1999 – April 2009

● Supervision of furnace floor personnel.

● Draining/Transferring molten metal from furnace into molds or ladle. Make sure furnace is maintained for successive heat

● Make provisions of gunning in furnace where needed using refractory materials, sand tap hole.

● Work cooperatively with the Stocker to prepare Alloys for ladle

● Retrieving temperatures from EAF/DC Furnace

● Prepare alloys blocks for the heats.

Education:

Woodlawn High School, Birmingham, AL. Graduated: 1998 Diploma Miles College, Fairfield, AL 1998-1999

Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, AL 2006-2008 Certificates Earned :

Basic Welding Confined Space training

Electrical Safety Hydraulic Training

Basic Power Transmission

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