STEPHEN STRIGAS

Victorville, CA ***** 951-***-**** ady1bk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A results-oriented professional with excellent qualifications as a QUALITY CONTROL (QC) INSPECTOR, FORKLIFT OPERATOR, PULPIT OPERATOR, MILL OPERATOR and SHIFT SUPERVISOR. An enthusiastic and highly organized individual with exceptional mechanical talents and troubleshooting skills. Develop and maintain outstanding professional relationships with all levels of co-workers. Work well independently, as part of a cooperative team, or in a leadership capacity. Precise and thorough, maintaining accuracy and quality in all work performance. Key Strengths Include:

Maintained an outstanding safety record throughout career.

Well-versed in all aspects of heavy industrial plant operations.

Consistently complete all assignments within strict budgetary and time constraints.

Safely operate a wide variety of heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QC INSPECTOR - Thompson Pipe Group - Rialto, CA

Completed pre-pour inspections of cores, jackets and metal cages for concrete pipes as well as pallets. Handled all post-pour measurements of rise, span and wall thickness and checked the overall condition of the concrete. In the lab, conducted inspections of cylinders, tensil strength of rebar and elongation of steel. Checked the area of the steel and weld breaking points to ensure that quality met/exceeded specifications. (2021 to 2022) COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY (CMC) / GERDAU STEEL / TAMCO STEEL - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA Promoted to increasingly responsible positions during tenure with the company (1988 to 2020) MACHINE BUILDER / SHIFT SUPERVISOR / FOREMAN / QUALITY CONTROL Managed a wide range of responsibilities at this ASTM, ASME and NTPEP/AASHTO certified steel mill and manufacturer of rebar from recycled materials heated to 2100 . Fabricated roller boxes and chocks, utilizing steel. Handled cutting and forming duties. Installed components, including stands, chocks, rolls, guide boxes, air lines, water lines and oil lines.

Oversaw a crew of 15, including an assistant supervisor, pulpit operators, mill operators, sheer operators, bundling station operators, counters, laborers, forklift operators and furnace operators. Conducted monthly safety meetings, and promptly address any issues. Responsible for lock-out/tag-out procedures and try-outs. Ensured staff was in compliance with all regulations and the use of PPE. Continually monitored inventory of supplies. Created end-of-shift reports and tonnage reports of product, from furnace to finished product. Selected as one of 5 out of 350 employees to receive specialized training in New Jersey and Toronto. (2018 to 2020)

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

Responsible for both supervisory functions and personal production. Fabricated chutes for guidance. Worked with engineers on design to improve efficiency, safety and quality. Initiated process improvements that significantly reduced the cost of bearing lubricants. Implemented timers, and created an air/oil system which improved safety and hygiene. Used a variety of measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers and tape measures. Received multiple Achievement and Safety Awards. (1998 to 2018) MILL PLANT OPERATOR

Operated a wide variety of industrial machinery, forklifts, cranes and hand/power tools. Worked closely with other departments to coordinate planning, inventory, and quality control to successfully meet production goals and deadlines. (1994 to 1998)

EDUCATION / TRAINING

General Education Chaffey College - Rancho Cucamonga, CA Certified Forklift Operator

Training: Quality Control Overhead Crane Safety Reporting 5S Methodologies Bulletproof Management (CSI - Fontana)

QRC1 - Pass Design & Rolling Theory (Quad Engineering) QRC2 - Applied Rolling of Rounds & Flats (Quad Engineering) REFERENCES: Available upon Request OPEN TO TRAVEL / RELOCATION