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David Arnold

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Summary

Experienced Senior Chemical Operator with leadership experience at Eastman Kodak Company. Expert in chemical handling and process troubleshooting, consistently exceeding performance targets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to train and mentor employees, fostering a culture of safety and quality assurance in diverse environments.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Chemical Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
10.2010 - Current
  • Operate various types of stills, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environment.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Trained new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and procedure's. Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Maintained knowledge of policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Collaborated with engineer and maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Handled adjustments or modifications to stills as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor repairs.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • 5+ years as team leader in Distilling department.

Chemical Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
03.2000 - 10.2010
  • Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Operated lab equipment for testing and verification of product quality against standards.
  • Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
  • Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.
  • Troubleshot process issues, efficiently resolving problems to maintain optimal production levels.
  • Communicated with supervisors and Chemists to review and discuss process changes.
  • Promoted to backup group leader from 2001 - 2006.

Silver Recovery Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
04.1982 - 03.2000
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and procedures.
  • Promoted to team leader from 1996 - 2000.

Education

General Studies

Honeoye Central School
Honeoye, NY

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Chemical handling
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Excellent communication
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Senior Chemical Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
10.2010 - Current

Chemical Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
03.2000 - 10.2010

Silver Recovery Operator

Eastman Kodak Company
04.1982 - 03.2000

General Studies

Honeoye Central School

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