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Christopher Wajer

Freeland,MI

Summary

Chemical industry professional with strong expertise in operating and maintaining complex machinery. Known for ensuring safety and efficiency, adapting seamlessly to changing needs while collaborating effectively with team members. Skilled in process optimization, quality control, and troubleshooting. Reliable and results-driven, consistently achieving production goals and improving operational workflows. Knowledge in complex systems ABB, Honeywell, IP21, SAP

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Operator

Corteva Agriscience
05.2022 - Current
  • Use complex operating systems, ABB, Honeywell, mod5, ip2, SAP
  • Watch, monitor and maintenance various vessels, such as reactors, exchangers, distillation and recovery columns.
  • Know how to read plant flow sheets as well has PNID drawings.
  • Replace and inspect various safety devices, such as. VRD, PRD
  • Fix and replace multiple types of valves ,manual and automatic
  • Know how to fix and replace flanges and gaskets
  • Run multiple lap test on various types of lab equipment
  • Load and unload rail cars and iso containers.
  • Lockout tag out red tag master.
  • Write safe work permits
  • Operated and monitored chemical processes to ensure optimal production efficiency.
  • Implemented safety protocols and conducted routine inspections to maintain compliance.
  • Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety procedures, enhancing team competency.

Extrusion Operator

Dupont
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Inspected equipment daily to identify and correct functional issues.
  • Produced quality products by effectively regulating vacuum, air pressure, and temperature settings.
  • Prepared mixes by weighing and mixing thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
  • Kept machinery ready for production demands with well-organized supplies.
  • Assessed quality of extruded products to identify defects and conformance against specifications.
  • Determined optimal procedures for setting up and preparing machines with dies and parts.
  • Achieved specified lengths and weights with correct control of product speed and cutting mechanisms.
  • Evaluated products using testing devices to determine level of pliability and durability.
  • Caught non-conformance issues quickly and replaced worn dies to restore necessary tolerance levels.
  • Maintained inspection-ready work areas with regular cleaning and safety checks.
  • Kept areas clean, organized, and in line with company professional standards.
  • Protected company and customer data by following information policies.
  • Fixed problems with equipment using troubleshooting and repair abilities.
  • Completed accurate work tasks by carefully reviewing every order.

Chemical Operator

Dow
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Met production goals within operating unit and quickly resolved production deviations.
  • Prepared, loaded and unloaded, and moved various chemicals.
  • Applied safe work practices based on JSAs during routine and non-routine work.
  • Handled, drummed, and documented chemical waste.
  • Used statistical control charts for determining appropriate actions by chemical or area.
  • Monitored and controlled processes using visual observation, process data, and on-line testing.
  • Used documented procedures to safely operate and troubleshoot chemical processes.
  • Identified and troubleshot problems in processes, products, or equipment and worked for solutions.
  • Arranged, packaged, and documented process materials for regulated tracking.
  • Verified safety of equipment and areas for normal use, hazardous work, or maintenance.
  • Collected product samples at specified intervals.
  • Observed production operations, monitoring for leaks and equipment malfunctions.
  • Documented operational data, maintaining records for temperatures, pressures, and processing times.
  • Tested product samples for chemical characteristics, pH levels, and viscosities.
  • Processed [Type] products, operating equipment to initiate chemical changes or reactions.
  • Applied [Equipment] knowledge to adjust settings, regulating temperature, flow, and processing times to achieve optimum outputs.
  • Observed safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
  • Transported product samples to appropriate department for analysis.
  • Observed gauges and flowmeters to detect potential malfunctions and support production.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.

Production Supervisor

Nexteer
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Achieved and maintained departmental, plant, and company goals for safety and quality.
  • Optimized equipment operation based on usage data and cost-reduction targets.
  • Increased productivity by improving processes to remove bottlenecks.
  • Kept workstations clean and organized by following lean standards.
  • Developed team from within, recommending employees for raises and preparing associates for increasing responsibility.
  • Managed personnel and workflow needs with detailed schedule management and payroll tracking.
  • Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs.
  • Reduced production errors, coordinating new runs based off clear technical plans.
  • Empowered employees to independently solve line problems and keep production running.
  • Strengthened team performance with continuous training strategies.
  • Documented time, output, and cost data for [Type] production line.

Machine Operator

Nexteer
06.2006 - 08.2018
  • Use complex operating systems, ABB, Honeywell, mod5, ip2, SAP
  • Watch, monitor and maintenance various vessels, such as reactors, exchangers, distillation and recovery columns.
  • Know how to read plant flow sheets as well has PNID drawings.
  • Replace and inspect various safety devices, such as. VRD, PRD
  • Fix and replace multiple types of valves ,manual and automatic
  • Know how to fix and replace flanges and gaskets
  • Run multiple lap test on various types of lab equipment
  • Load and unload rail cars and iso containers.
  • Lockout tag out red tag master.
  • Write safe work permits
  • Operated and monitored chemical processes to ensure optimal production efficiency.
  • Implemented safety protocols and conducted routine inspections to maintain compliance.
  • Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety procedures, enhancing team competency.

Education

Diploma - undefined

Arthur hill
Saginaw, Mi
06.2004

Skills

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Mechanical expertise
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Chemical Operator

Corteva Agriscience
05.2022 - Current

Extrusion Operator

Dupont
03.2020 - 05.2022

Chemical Operator

Dow
11.2018 - 08.2019

Production Supervisor

Nexteer
08.2018 - 11.2018

Machine Operator

Nexteer
06.2006 - 08.2018

Diploma - undefined

Arthur hill

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