Clifton Parham

I worked in the powerhouse maintenance department. I dealt with water treatment and waste management. My daily tasks were to check the water plant and chemicals being used, and test the water for iron and chlorine readings. I also deal with wastewater, check pH readings coming out of the plant, pull samples from the bio clarifier, and run a soil test every 24 hours. Maintain water coming out of the plant into the basins, to the clarifier, with lime to keep the pH within standard. Checking pumps and chemicals daily. Then regular maintenance on equipment in the plant and weekly, monthly PMs.

• Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
• Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during operation of machinery.
• Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
• Identified machine issues and performed maintenance to avoid shutdowns.
• Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels.
• Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
• Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
• Calibrated gauges and meters to ensure accuracy of readings.
• Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
• Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products.
• Identified machine issues and quickly resolved malfunctions to maintain production schedules.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
• Inspected machines for quality verification and corrected issues.
• Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from standards.
• Recorded data related to production processes in a logbook for future reference.
• Trained new employees on proper operation of extrusion machinery.
• Adjusted feed rates and monitored material flow during the extrusion process.
• Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
• Troubleshot any malfunctions or breakdowns in the extrusion process and made necessary repairs or adjustments.

I operated the 12-foot machine. We make various types of plastic tanks. Orders that are placed would require paperwork on what size tank, type of powder or ground plastic to use, and what color or pigment to use. Paperwork also includes temperature setting and cooling time. The operator would have set the machine according to the paperwork. Then, selecting which mold to use and properly prepping the mold for use. Once the tank was completed in the furnaces, we would remove the tank and inspect it for any damage or flaws, and determine if they are fixable or not.