Dennis Johns
Monmouth,USA
Summary
Experienced professional with over 15 years in construction, manufacturing, and maintenance roles. Skilled in team leadership, safety protocols, and technical operations. Proven ability to adapt to diverse work environments, and ensure project success. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer Driver
Riverside Disposal and Recycling
Chelsea, ME
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct pre-trip inspections, manage automated or manual loading equipment, and ensure compliance with local and federal transportation guidelines.
- Safely operate and maneuver Class B single and tandem axle trucks through often congested and narrow residential and commercial areas.
- Adhere to established routes and schedules for waste and/or recyclables collection.
- Take waste materials to appropriate dump locations, transfer stations or waste-to-energy sites to deposit materials in compliance as directed by staff thereof.
- Supervise back-end operators assigned to the truck.
- Maintain accurate records of route, weights, issues and incidents
Line Striper - Seasonal
L&D Safety Markings
Chelsea, ME
05.2025 - 09.2025
- 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 haul truck, skid steer, plate vibrators and rollers.
- Conducted grade checking and conduit repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, contributing to project success.
- Utilized various construction tools and machinery, demonstrating versatility and technical skills.
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.
- 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.
- 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
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Began as machine operator ensuring customer post-consumable returns were accurately processed and accounts were properly credited.
- 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.
- Backed up collection team by operating 26-foot box truck as needed.
- Spearheaded alternate revenue stream initiative, generating an average monthly income of $18,000 and diversifying company's financial portfolio.
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.
- 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 on multiple metal forming machines.
- Operated metal forming equipment with precision, performing quality checks using micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and squares.
- Maintained machines for optimal performance, contributing to increased productivity and output quality.
- 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
06.2015 - 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.
Quality Control Technician - Lining and Threading Operations
Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
Midland, TX
09.2014 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Led multi-million-dollar pipe return project, managing inspections and serving as primary customer liaison to ensure successful project completion.
Powder Coater
Composite Lining Systems/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.
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, TX12-2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies, Business minor
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX12-2010
Skills
- Safety compliance and OSHA/MSHA/DOT standards
- Materials handling and equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance and preventive care
- Safe driving
Certification
- OSHA-10 04/25
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- CDL B
- DOT Medical Card 05/25
Military Service
Army, SPC4, 10/87 - 10/90
Timeline
Packer Driver
Riverside Disposal and Recycling
01.2026 - Current
Line Striper - Seasonal
L&D Safety Markings
05.2025 - 09.2025
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
03.2020 - 04.2022
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
06.2015 - 02.2016
Quality Control Technician - Lining and Threading Operations
Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
09.2014 - 06.2015
Powder Coater
Composite Lining Systems/Applied Plastics
04.2014 - 09.2014
Yard Hand
ATS
02.2014 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies, Business minor
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC, Business minor
Trinity Valley Community College