Chad Heikkinen
Moscow,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented candidate experienced in manufacturing and production environments. Possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently to complete projects in a timely manner. Skilled in operating state-of-the-art machinery, performing quality control inspections, and managing safety protocols.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lurgi Operator
Clearwater Paper Corporation
07.2013 - Current
- Rotating 12 hr shifts
- Operates two (2) Lurgi process CLO2 plants in a manner to meet production goals and safety concerns
- This includes monitoring operating trends and equipment performances to detect and resolve operational problems
- Operates the CL2 unloading system which includes hooking and unhooking CL2 cars
- Doing walk downs and continuous monitoring of the vaporization of CL2
- Operates Hypo making system to supply Hypo to CPD and Power and Recovery boilers.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Training Coordinator/ 6S
Clearwater Paper Corp.
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Rotating 12 hr shifts
- Building top performing, productive and safe personnel, vital to supporting company operations by training, mentoring and testing hourly employees
- Creating and implementing Qualification Cards and Assessments for the Shipping, Extruders, Pulp Dryer and Roll Lines
- Ability to show department expertise and critical thinking skills in successfully changing the culture of finished products through training
- Strategically plan, coordinate and perform training to maximize use of resources while minimizing risks, controlling costs and meeting company needs
- CIT Facilitator and Trainer (Continuous Improvement Training)
- Involved in Lean Manufacturing and 5S/6S.
84 Extruder
Clearwater Paper Corporation
09.1999 - 06.2013
- Rotating 12 hr shifts
- Conscience effort to keep machine running by keeping a continuous sheet on the reel
- Assist in overall quality of paper.
- Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, including materials used, machine settings, and output levels for accurate reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions for improved performance.
Shipping, Extruder and Pulp Dryer
Clearwater Paper Corp.
01.2005 - 06.2009
- Rotating 12 hr shifts
- Relief Supervisor
- Responsible for the safety of 30 employees
- Ensure all employees are making a safe quality product
- Monitor inventory of pulp and pulp bales to ensure Paper machine ran ability
- Maintaining inventories of product for roll lines to ensure costs stay low
- Responsible for ensuring correct loads of paper and pulp are going to the correct customers.
- Prevented delays in production schedule by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance targets for dryer operation times.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to dryer operations and maintenance.
- Performed routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on dryer and related machinery.
USMC
U.S Department Of Defense
01.1990 - 11.1997
- 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.
- All day shifts
Education
Business Management -
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Efficient multitasking
- Safety Compliance
Certification
- Fit Test certified
- SCBA certified
- First Responder, operations level
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lurgi Operator
Clearwater Paper Corporation
07.2013 - Current
Training Coordinator/ 6S
Clearwater Paper Corp.
01.2010 - 06.2013
Shipping, Extruder and Pulp Dryer
Clearwater Paper Corp.
01.2005 - 06.2009
84 Extruder
Clearwater Paper Corporation
09.1999 - 06.2013
USMC
U.S Department Of Defense
01.1990 - 11.1997
Business Management -
University of Idaho
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