Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
References
Timeline
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David A. Wasnock

Port Angeles,WA

Summary

Highly skilled paper machine shift supervisor with 5 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. 30+ years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of liner, medium, bag and other specialty paper grades. Track record of boosting safety, efficiency and quality. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Shift Supervisor

McKinley Paper Co.
06.2019 - Current
  • Supervise a crew of 10 Paper Machine operators and the continuous operation of two Paper Machines, a Cogeneration Steam Plant, an OCC Warehouse & Recycle plant, and a Shipping warehouse.
  • Responsible for monitoring all mill and paper machine process data to ensure paper production meets customer quality specifications for Medium, Liner, Bag, Void Fill, Masking, and other grades
  • Troubleshoot technical problems and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation repairs
  • Compile production data for shift reports, review employees' timecards in Paycom, and other administrative functions
  • Ensure all safety regulations, procedures, and policies are met
  • Implement and audit Lock Out/Tag Out operations
  • Incident Commander for Emergency Response Team
  • Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Industrial First Aid, CPR, and AED trained.

Paper Machine Tender / Relief Shift Supervisor

Nippon Paper Industries
11.1992 - 01.2017
  • Manufactured high-quality mechanical paper
  • Operated each position in thepaper machine department: machine hand, 5th hand, 4th hand, lead finisher, winder operator, stock preparation, back tender, and machine tender
  • Qualified bridge crane operator and forklift operator
  • Responsible for continuous operation of paper machines, troubleshot problems, performed maintenance tasks, set up equipment
  • Tested and maintained quality specifications of paper for customer orders.
  • Improved machine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Kept work area clean and organized, promoting an efficient working environment.

Education

Associate in Science (AS) in Construction Technology / Green Building -

Peninsula College Port Angeles
Port Angeles, WA
08.2019

High school diploma -

Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles, WA
06.1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Typing
  • Paper Manufacturing, Production and Quality Monitoring
  • Supervising, Teamwork, Training & Development
  • Problem Solving, Analysis skills, Precision measurement
  • Machine Operation, Mechanical Knowledge, Technical understanding
  • Carpentry, Construction Management, Blueprint Reading
  • Military Operations, Logistics, Security Operations

Certification

  • First Aid CPR AED
  • Forklift Certified
  • Driver's License
  • Construction Leadership Certificate
  • Engineered Building Materials and Methods Certificate
  • Carpentry Certificate
  • Construction Technology Certificate
  • Finish Carpentry and Cabinetry Certificate
  • Amateur Radio Operator FCC License

Military Service

Marine Corps, United States, Staff Sergeant, 10/01/87 to 09/01/01, 

  • Assigned Company Gunnery Sergeant: Assisted the Company Commanding Officer in the implementation of the company training schedule and operations., Communications/Radio Chief: Supervised and trained a platoon of 25 Marines. Planned, coordinated, and conducted communications operations.
  • Field Radio Operator: Operated overseas multiple deployments for both training and combat operations as a Field Radio Operator, Sentry, and Driver.
  • Marksmanship Coach/ Instructor: Instructed rifle and pistol classes as Range Coach and Range Safety Officer, (secondary military occupational specialty.)
  • Personal Awards: Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal

References

Chuck Perrizo, Superintendent (retired), McKinley Paper, (360) 460 4467

Monte Hegel, Shift Supervisor (retired), McKinley Paper, montehegel@gmail.com, (406) 544 3345 

Pat Nickerson, Instructor - Construction Technology, Peninsula College, pnickerson@pencol.edu, (360) 417-7972

Leyton Evans, leytonevans71@gmail.com, (360) 477-1355

Timeline

Production Shift Supervisor

McKinley Paper Co.
06.2019 - Current

Paper Machine Tender / Relief Shift Supervisor

Nippon Paper Industries
11.1992 - 01.2017

Associate in Science (AS) in Construction Technology / Green Building -

Peninsula College Port Angeles

High school diploma -

Port Angeles High School
David A. Wasnock