Chris Vachon
Biddeford,ME
Summary
With 32 years of experience in manufacturing, I have developed strong mechanical and electrical repair skills, along with advanced troubleshooting abilities. I have served as both a department lead and assistant supervisor, roles in which I strengthened my scheduling, leadership, and computer proficiency. I am highly skilled in the use of hand and power tools, as well as a wide range of testing and diagnostic equipment.
With this solid technical foundation and proven leadership experience, I am excited to apply my capabilities to a career in the HVAC/R industry.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Cutter Lead
RTS Packaging
07.2009 - 07.2025
- Oversee Die Cutting Department.
- Coordinate pre-makeready department.
- Prepare upcoming dies and tooling.
- Locate proper documentation for orders.
- Stage orders at Machines for M/R.
- Train new hires on all machinery in the department.
- Maintain Quality Excellence and monitor Cost of Quality for the department.
- Organize Preventative Maintenance and Schedule with Maintenance Department.
- I perform maintenance tasks and repairs when needed.
- Input Maintenance Requests into JD Edwards maintenance program.
- Technical advisor to the Sales department for new product development.
- Assist operators in achieving budgeted run speeds and shift production goals.
- Assist Die Room Coordinator with ordering proper tooling for new customers.
- Assist with troubleshooting Gluers and sheeter.
- Trained for Performance Excellence Yellow Belt.
- Completed Westrock’s Foundations of Leadership training.
Technical Supervisor
RR Donnelley
10.1994 - 07.2009
- Daily duties for my position were the direct supervision of all machine operators.
- Develop personnel evaluations.
- Maximize production.
- I was in charge of troubleshooting all production equipment.
- I also planned and organized maintenance on eighteen machines in my department, helped locate and order parts that were needed.
- I assisted vendors in the installation of machines and computer control systems which usually consisted of heavy mechanical work including balancing line shafts, attaching gearboxes lubricating machines, and also helped with the plumbing of the machine, pipefitting for high-pressure air lines, and vacuum lines.
Education
HVAC/R
Northeast Technical Institute
Scarborough, ME02-2026
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
Saco, ME06-1992
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Safety procedures
- Deadline oriented
- Customer service
- Maine Fuel Board certificate
- EPA 608
- NORA Apprentice
- OSHA 30 certificate
Timeline
Die Cutter Lead
RTS Packaging
07.2009 - 07.2025
Technical Supervisor
RR Donnelley
10.1994 - 07.2009
HVAC/R
Northeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy