JACKSON DEAN
Maben
Summary
I am currently a Refractory operator at Steel Dynamics Inc. I would like to obtain the full-time position for ADI's Caster Helper , while learning new skills to make me a better employee. I am eager to learn new skills and intake more knowledge to further my career at Aluminum Dynamics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Refractory Operator
Steel Dynamics
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct daily crane inspections
- Contact the Caster tech daily
- Repair and or build Tundages
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Build SEN(S) for proper steel flow
- Maintained daily paper work
- Complete proper housekeeping
- Fly Tundages to the caster while also receiving them and prepare them for the dump stand
Refractory Utility Operator
Steel Dynamics
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Repaired, built, and tore out Tundages
- Contacted Caster Tech for the daily schedule
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate steel production processes efficiently.
- Sent Tundages to the caster once the build was complete
- Tore out, re-bricked, and prepared Ladles for the Furnace
- Did daily crane inspections
- Completed and maintained daily paperwork per tundage
Rail Loader
Steel Dynamics Inc.
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Communicate efficiently and clearly while moving cars, and while operating heavy machinery
- Call coils up to get wrapped/loaded
- Operate a stacker, rail king, and shuttle wagon
- Assuring each car’s bills are fulfilled properly according to the correct railcar
- Prepare railcars for loads at West five
- Load rail cars with heavy equipment located in the shipping bay, Galv 1 and 2, and temper mill
Scrap Inspector
Steel Dynamics Inc.
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Follow work procedures to ensure high quality scrap for the mill, scrap inspection, testing of scrap chemistry, reporting all non-conforming material, communicating effectively with other employees and on-site contractors
- Give all new drivers a safety speech on each rule regarding the Scrap Yard
- Keep up with weather conditions to ensure each driver can unload and remain safe
Heavy Equipment Operator
North American Coal, Red Hills Mine
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated 789/785 dump truck, 928 Model Water Truck, and 6040 excavators
- Pumping Experience with 6'-8' water pipes.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
Education
Electrical Technology -
Northeast Community College
Booneville, MSHigh School Diploma - undefined
East Webster High School
Maben, MS05-2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machine operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Hand and power tools
- Issue resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Awarded 6 Army Achievement Medals for outstanding work and leadership for guidance of younger enlisted and rank soldiers.
- Promoted two times within nine months in the MS National Guard.
- Recently Promoted in May of 2026 to Sargeant.
Timeline
Refractory Operator
Steel Dynamics
11.2025 - Current
Refractory Utility Operator
Steel Dynamics
02.2025 - 11.2025
Rail Loader
Steel Dynamics Inc.
08.2024 - 02.2025
Scrap Inspector
Steel Dynamics Inc.
02.2024 - 08.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
North American Coal, Red Hills Mine
01.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
East Webster High School
Electrical Technology -
Northeast Community College