Jacob Rector
Crawfordsville
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
1/4 IN Slitter Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
Crawfordsville, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Set up slitter line for coil sizes, knife spacing, and edge trim requirements
- Loaded and positioned steel coils using overhead crane and forklift equipment
- Monitored line speed, tension, and slit width to maintain product quality
- Inspected finished coils for burrs, camber, and dimensional defects
- Followed safety procedures, lockout/tagout rules, and housekeeping standards
Crane Operator
Steel Technologies
Crawfordsville, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Operated overhead crane to move steel coils, bundles, and finished materials safely across production areas.
- Inspected rigging, hooks, slings, and lifting equipment before each move to maintain safe handling standards.
- Coordinated with production teams to stage materials and support smooth workflow across manufacturing operations.
- Monitored load balance and clearances during lifts to prevent damage and protect nearby personnel.
- Followed plant safety procedures, lockout requirements, and signal instructions to reduce operational risk.
- Assisted maintenance crews by identifying equipment issues and reporting mechanical concerns promptly.
- Trained new operators on crane operation, hazard awareness, and proper material-handling practices.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
United States Marine Corps
United States
Oceanside, CA
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville, INSkills
- Operational efficiency
- Machine setup
- Product inspection
- Tool selection
- Shipping and receiving processes
- Adaptable to change
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Load calculation proficiency
- Staging materials
- Crane operation expertise
- Accurate load positioning
- Team collaboration
- Inventory tracking
- Crane operations
Timeline
1/4 IN Slitter Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
01.2024 - Current
Crane Operator
Steel Technologies
08.2023 - Current
United States Marine Corps
United States
03.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
South Montgomery High School