Christopher Chaney
Fontanelle,IA
Summary
Well-versed in maintaining biomass plant machinery and tools in order to achieve demanding production requirements. Knowledgeable about production of feedstock, biofuels and sustainable power generation. Operates loaders, forklifts, cranes and production equipment with safety and efficiency. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level ethanol plant technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ethonal Plant Technician
Poet
Menlo, Iowa
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed quality of biomass feedstock.
- Cleaned work areas to comply with safety regulations.
- Operated biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
- Performed tests of water chemistry in boilers.
- Received and transported incoming materials using forklift equipment.
- Operated processing equipment such as shakers, screeners, ovens and dryers to achieve optimal distribution of materials and complete production tasks.
- Collected biomass samples and performed established tests from initial receipt through production.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid loader and front-end loader.
Robotic Welder Operator
Quality Manufacturing Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Pulled non-conforming materials from production queue and reported to supervisor for single or production-wide corrections.
- Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
- Monitored and maintained welding robot turn table and shop press equipment to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
- Loaded or fed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
- Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
Welding Robot Operator
Griptite
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Pulled non-conforming materials from production queue and reported to supervisor for single or production-wide corrections.
- Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Monitored and maintained robot welder with rotating table and finish welds robot could not do and keep area clean and organized to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
- Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Loaded or fed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Line Leader
Cardinal IG
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Followed daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
- Performed daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting assembly-related problems to identify discrepancies and avoid disruptions.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and quality standards.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- While leading 8 crew members I Enforced safety exercises during shift and keep that family style relationship with my crew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Gregory High School
04.2023
Skills
- Operational Data Reporting
- Facility Inspections
- Safety Protocols
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Production Efficiency
- Plant Safety
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Teamwork Skills
- Biomass Production Equipment Operation
- Biomass Feedstock Inspection
- Production Processes
Timeline
Ethonal Plant Technician
Poet
02.2022 - Current
Robotic Welder Operator
Quality Manufacturing Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
Welding Robot Operator
Griptite
06.2020 - 01.2021
Line Leader
Cardinal IG
01.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Gregory High School
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