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Dennis Johns

Monmouth,ME

Summary

Accomplished leader with over 15 years of expertise across diverse sectors including manufacturing, construction, warehousing, quality control, and maintenance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Striper - Seasonal

L&D Safety Markings
Chelsea, ME
05.2025 - Current
  • Run grind truck, paint, and poly controls to ensure proper, efficient, and accurate removal and striping of highways and surface streets.
  • Operate airless and conventional spray equipment to apply paint, thermoplastic, or tape striping.
  • Lay out lines and markings per specifications using chalk lines, string lines, or stencils.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, or marking layouts.
  • Apply markings for crosswalks, arrows, parking stalls, curbs, symbols, ADA signage, and other traffic control designs.
  • Safely load, transport, and set up striping equipment and materials.
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of striping equipment.
  • Operate crash trucks, cone and set signs for traffic control when required.

Crusher Operator Utility

Gendron & Gendron
Lewiston, ME
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on crushers, conveyors, screens, and related equipment, including diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing worn or defective parts to ensure machinery functionality and minimize downtime.
  • Properly follow all company policies and MSHA/OSHA/DOT regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
  • Operate Volvo A30 haul truck, skid steer and man-lift, as needed.

Warehouse Associate

ADUSA
South Portland, ME
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Select and palletize diverse grocery orders with precision, ensuring accurate and efficient shipments.
  • Maintain clean work area, adhering to sanitation practices and safety standards.
  • Conduct comprehensive pre-operational equipment checks, enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency in the warehouse environment.
  • Surpassed performance expectations by achieving full productivity standards across grocery, frozen, and dairy departments in less than three months of employment.

Press Production Associate - Temporary

Dingley Press/Bonney Staffing
Lisbon, ME
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Mastered stacker setup and operating procedures to enhance press performance and product quality.
  • Conducted quality checks on signatures, ensuring precision in laps, backbones, and corners.
  • Reported deviations promptly to senior operators for immediate resolution.
  • Executed make-ready tasks, including blanket washing and plate installation, ensuring operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with press team to quickly restore operations during downtimes, minimizing production delays.

Construction Laborer

Crooker Construction
Topsham, ME
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Installed drainage systems and catch basins, ensuring efficient water management on construction sites.
  • Operated plate vibrators and rollers for soil compaction, enhancing site stability and safety.
  • Conducted grade checking and conduit repairs, maintaining project accuracy and functionality.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, contributing to project success.
  • Utilized various construction tools and machinery, demonstrating versatility and technical skills.
  • Consistently met daily production targets, contributing to the timely completion of large-scale construction projects.

Construction Laborer - Temporary

PeopleReady
Lewiston, ME
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided flagging services for road repair and fiber optic projects, ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow.
  • Performed demolition and site cleanup, boosting project efficiency and maintaining clean work areas.
  • Set up ground warmers for snow removal, ensuring continuous site operations during winter months.

Spec Shop Team Lead

Paradigm Window Solutions
Portland, ME
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led an 18-person team to consistently meet daily production targets, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for timely product delivery and defect resolution.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to address defects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
  • Procured necessary materials, maintaining uninterrupted workflow and timely project completion.
  • Developed tracking systems to analyze production trends, optimizing operational efficiency.

Maintenance Mechanic II

Clynk
South Portland, ME
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Optimized maintenance for 69 drop-off locations, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through proactive repairs and equipment upgrades.
  • Partnered with Hannaford liaison to manage vendor relationships and secure approvals for high-value projects, ensuring cost-effective maintenance solutions.
  • Procured repair parts and spare equipment using PO system, ensuring availability and completed monthly and annual inventories of all on-hand items.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure machinery and equipment operation.
  • Collaborated with production and transportation teams to proactively address and resolve maintenance issues.
  • Spearheaded alternate revenue stream initiative, generating an average monthly income of $18,000 and diversifying company's financial portfolio.

Machine Operator

Clynk
South Portland, ME
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Operated redemption machines to count products accurately, maintaining highest operating tier.
  • Acted as backup driver and mechanic, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.

Quality Control Inspector

mWave Technologies, LLC
Windham, ME
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Inspected raw parts and assemblies using drawings to verify measurements and tolerances.
  • Maintained inspection and non-conforming paperwork per industry standards.
  • Cross-trained in assembly areas to understand production methodologies and product lines.
  • Used ERP system to order parts, generate work orders, and manage inventory.

Machine Operator III

Cark Dietrich Building Systems
Bristol, CT
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Achieved Machine Operator I and II levels.
  • Operated metal forming equipment with precision, performing quality checks using micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and squares.
  • Maximized efficiency through expert operation of multiple mills.
  • Maintained machines for optimal performance, contributing to increased productivity and output quality.
  • Cross-trained in multiple departments, enhancing operational flexibility, and team collaboration.
  • Certified in forklift operation and trained on overhead cranes for efficient steel movement.
  • Achieved production record for most feet per hour produced in a single shift on medium structural mill.

Quality Control Technician - Field Services

Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
Midland, TX
09.2014 - 02.2016
  • Utilized skills and experience learned in powder coating, threading and lining operations to oversee proper handling and installation of coated and wrapped pipe, rings, and tools in the oilfield.
  • Recorded and resolved installation issues, prepared detailed reports, and recommended process improvements.
  • Assisted and provided relief to service technicians, ensuring seamless field operations.
  • Conducted field repairs, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.

Quality Control Technician - Lining and Threading Operations

Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
Midland, TX
09.2014 - 02.2016
  • Improved upon quality control skills to inspect incoming raw pipe and liners and various processes leading to completed product.
  • Performed chemical saturation and composition tests on liners, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Verified cement viscosity and recorded pumping times to maintain consistency in production.
  • Checked threading tolerances using gauges and comparators, maintaining detailed records.
  • Partnered with CNC operators to optimize machine performance, assisting with tool changes, offset adjustments, and basic Mazak CNC operations.
  • Coordinated and documented safety training, enhancing departmental safety standards.
  • Led multi-million-dollar pipe return project, managing inspections and serving as primary customer liaison to ensure successful project completion.

Powder Coater

Applied Plastics
Midland, TX
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Selected appropriate powders and coatings to meet industry, company, and customer standards.
  • Prepared joints, drill pipes, valves, manifolds, and couplings for coating, ensuring high-quality finishes.
  • Assisted in media blasting processes, contributing to smooth and efficient operations.
  • Inspected coated items for quality, ensuring adherence to stringent standards.

Yard Hand

ATS
Midland, TX
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Operated forklift to manage materials and streamline workflow.
  • Operated pumping equipment for acid offloading, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Transferred and stored frac sands using Rail Barge Truck and forklift.
  • Moved railcars into position and took product samples for quality analysis.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
  • Trained in Hazmat safety and regularly used respirator and chemical suit.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC, Business minor

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
12.2011

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Business minor

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
12.2010

Certification

  • OSHA-10 04/25
  • Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification
  • DOT Medical Card 05/25
  • ELDT 08/25

Military Service

Army, SPC4, 10/87 - 10/90

Timeline

Line Striper - Seasonal

L&D Safety Markings
05.2025 - Current

Crusher Operator Utility

Gendron & Gendron
09.2024 - 04.2025

Warehouse Associate

ADUSA
01.2024 - 08.2024

Press Production Associate - Temporary

Dingley Press/Bonney Staffing
08.2023 - 12.2023

Construction Laborer

Crooker Construction
04.2023 - 08.2023

Construction Laborer - Temporary

PeopleReady
01.2023 - 07.2023

Spec Shop Team Lead

Paradigm Window Solutions
04.2022 - 01.2023

Maintenance Mechanic II

Clynk
07.2020 - 04.2022

Machine Operator

Clynk
03.2020 - 07.2020

Quality Control Inspector

mWave Technologies, LLC
07.2017 - 07.2020

Machine Operator III

Cark Dietrich Building Systems
03.2016 - 07.2017

Quality Control Technician - Field Services

Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
09.2014 - 02.2016

Quality Control Technician - Lining and Threading Operations

Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
09.2014 - 02.2016

Powder Coater

Applied Plastics
04.2014 - 09.2014

Yard Hand

ATS
02.2014 - 04.2014

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC, Business minor

Trinity Valley Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Business minor

Trinity Valley Community College
Dennis Johns