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David Settles

Dayton,TN

Summary

Experienced Lead Chemical Operator with proven background in maintaining safety protocols and process efficiency in chemical manufacturing environments. Demonstrated strength in overseeing operational procedures, coordinating team members, and troubleshooting complex machinery issues. Skilled at implementing production plans, ensuring quality control, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for optimal operation performance. Contribution to previous roles includes improved process protocols leading to enhanced product quality and reduced downtime.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Chemical Operator

CymerLLC
Decatur, TN
03.2025 - Current

My role in the company is to make sure that we follow the batch records witch tell us how add the the right chemicals to make the finished product for are customer

Technical Operator

Wacker Chemical
Charleston , TN
06.2023 - 03.2025

My role the company was to make sure that no duty chemicals or gasses got threw the system,to do this job I have to roll out section of pipe the can eight any where between 700-900 lbs an use a crane to pick the dirty section of pipe up an replace it with a new section of pipe an bolt it up an torque it down an pressure it up to verify that that was no leaks .

Fabrication Welder

Towe ironworks
Knoxville , TN
04.2022 - 12.2022

My duty was to cut measure an fabricate steal beams plate,ect an all the measurements are on blueprint,also I was part of the road crew as well witch means I whould go to job site where I was needed as a welder

Crane Rigger /Welder Helper

Quality machine an weldingg
Knoxville, Tennessee
02.2019 - 12.2022

My duty was to find an rig up steal beams plate,steal frames ,Also operate a forklift as needed ,also cut an fabercate when needed,an weld when needed.

Welder

Eagle Bend Manufacturing
Clinton,TN, TN
05.2013 - 12.2019

My role in the company was to fix a repair weld’s problem that the robotic welder whould miss or mess up..

Welder

Southern tube
Clinton, TN
01.2007 - 01.2013

My role in the company was to fix an weld pipe an fit to the blue print provided

Education

Welder - Welder

Tennessee Technologies Center of Jacksboro
Jacksboro, Tennessee
07-2007

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Anderson County ,TN
05-2006

Skills

  • Batch record management
  • Chemical handling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Process optimization

Timeline

Lead Chemical Operator

CymerLLC
03.2025 - Current

Technical Operator

Wacker Chemical
06.2023 - 03.2025

Fabrication Welder

Towe ironworks
04.2022 - 12.2022

Crane Rigger /Welder Helper

Quality machine an weldingg
02.2019 - 12.2022

Welder

Eagle Bend Manufacturing
05.2013 - 12.2019

Welder

Southern tube
01.2007 - 01.2013

Welder - Welder

Tennessee Technologies Center of Jacksboro

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
David Settles