Tyler Illyes
Kouts
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing professional specializing in maintaining high standards for steel wire products. Proven ability to conduct precision inspections and collaborate effectively with production teams to enhance quality processes, resulting in reduced nonconformities and increased customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Annealing Operator
Merit Steel
Kouts
12.2025 - Current
- Load and prepare annealing bases with steel wire coils (“muffs”) for heat treatment processing.
- Monitor and apply computerized annealing formulas based on customer-required material specifications and heat treatment standards.
- Configured furnace setups and temperature cycles to uphold product quality and consistency.
- Assembled annealing equipment by accurately positioning inner covers, furnaces, and cooling systems to meet production specifications.
- Operate 10-ton and 20-ton overhead cranes to safely transport industrial materials, furnaces, coolers, and steel wire products throughout the facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving overhead cranes, ensuring safety and minimizing downtime.
- Work in a high-temperature industrial manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and operational standards.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Merit Steel
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted mechanical tests, including bend, torsion, and tensile assessments, to ensure product integrity.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ASTM specifications, to maintain operational excellence.
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of all test data through meticulous verification.
- Executed dimensional inspections using precision tools to verify wire diameter and tolerances.
- Maintained and calibrated testing equipment to meet operational standards.
- Recorded and analyzed test results in computer systems for effective tracking.
- Identified nonconforming materials, collaborating with production to implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to enhance quality processes.
Machine Operator
Merit Steel
08.2021 - Current
- Operate industrial wire processing machinery to produce finished products according to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Loaded raw materials into production machinery and prepared equipment for uninterrupted operation.
- Configured machines for production runs, ensuring alignment and optimizing workflow.
- Monitor and inspect cast and helix measurements to ensure wire consistency, performance, and compliance with customer requirements.
- Weld wire connections to allow smooth transitions through machinery during operation and minimize production downtime.
- Conducted routine quality checks on finished products to uphold accuracy and meet production standards.
Education
Kouts High School
Kouts, INSkills
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Crane operation
- Heat treatment
- Safety compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Data analysis
- Computer proficiency
- Tool expertise
- Forklift operation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Process monitoring
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Annealing Operator
Merit Steel
12.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Merit Steel
08.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Merit Steel
08.2021 - Current
Kouts High School