Waylon Jones
Salters
Summary
Safety-focused professional with experience in troubleshooting mechanical issues and ensuring quality standards. Safety is the most important thing i do. I want myself and those i work with to go home to their family everyday unharmed. I work hard and im prepared to work overtime with short to no notice when needed. In my current job i have learned the importance of making quality product or it becomes a waste of time and money. I want to grow with a company that is steady growing and expanding their core, and learning everything i can along the way. I’m committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotmill Burner Bander
Nucor Steel Berkeley
08.2025 - Current
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues with banders and walking beam as needed.
- Keep the east end flowing as smoothly as possible
- Cut samples depending on what is needed
- Help teammates such as the Coiler and furnace tech
- Prep coils to make sure they are shipped at the highest quality
- Operate overhead crane,JCB, forklift,and Taylor in a safe manner
Pickle Line Crane Utility
Nucor Steel Berkeley
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Operate overhead bridge crane and mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Properly lock out and try out for knife changes
- Tag coils and make sure they band properly
- Inspect coils to make sure they are perfect
Operator Level 2, Relief Supervisor
American Gypsum
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Cleaned equipment and work area before, during, and after shift.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding daily operations and job progress.
- Reported damaged and defective products to supervisor.
- Trained new staff on machine operation and safety procedures.
- Operate the stacker and bundler in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner.
- visual quality inspections on board. (cracked,burned,hollows,face defects)
- going over checklist on forklift,making sure it is safe to operate.
- Take a sample every hour to make sure board if just the way we want it.
Lawn Care Crew Leader
Grasshopper Lawn Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated a variety of equipment including mowers, edgers, blowers, trimmers, hedge clippers,and sprayers.
- Shoveled, spread, and leveled soil, gravel, and stones.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with clients, colleagues and supervisor.
- Maintained and repaired lawn tools and equipment.
- Provided workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
Andrews, SC06.2022
Skills
- Safety Hazard remover
- Safety Compliance
- Production Goals
- Safe Work Practices
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift operator
- JCB operator
- Active Learning
- Strong work ethic
- Quality inspector
Timeline
Hotmill Burner Bander
Nucor Steel Berkeley
08.2025 - Current
Pickle Line Crane Utility
Nucor Steel Berkeley
11.2023 - 08.2025
Operator Level 2, Relief Supervisor
American Gypsum
06.2022 - 11.2023
Lawn Care Crew Leader
Grasshopper Lawn Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School