I spend most of my time outdoors hunting an fishing and chasing kids around at the park or at sporting events I love to spend time with my family that's my favorite hobby and the one im most passionate about
Ian Gorman
Summary
I have always strived to be an asset to whatever team im on. I strive to learn everything i can about every aspect of my job. I am a motivated individual that has always strived to rise up and stand out and be a leader and pass my knowledge on. Ive never been one to sit back and just be comfortable with being an entry level employee. These skills have always served me well and proven themselves in all the jobs i have had. Im very passionate about welding and fabricating since i took another job i have missed it ever since. I miss the job and the shop atmosphere and everything that goes with it. I know i have the skills and attitude to learn and be successful in the role Im applying for.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Technical Specialist
SABIC Innovative Plastics
12.2020 - Current
- Making sure the day to day tasks get done on the extrusion floor and driving production.
- Making informed decisions to steer the plant in the right direction.
- Working with a large team of people and leadership to accomplish a common goal of making sure the plant runs efficiently.
- Troubleshooting with my team numerous systems such as powder and pellet transfer systems, steam, blowers, valves, motors, gearboxes, pumps, feeding systems, DCS an PLC and anything else you would find in a large industrial facility. Many times on the off shifts with limited resources.
- Stepping up along with my team to perform maintenance on emergency jobs on nights, weekends, and holidays when no support was available.
- Communicating with my plant management on issues needing resolved and following through with tasks.
- Continuously mentoring less experienced operators on the safest and correct way to perform tasks.
- Supervising LOTO's for the plant and owning the responsibility that they get done correctly.
- Operating trackmobile to move and load railcars across site.
- Working with other operations as needed and making informed decisions together.
- Acting as permit supervisor issuing work permits, hotwork, confined space, line opening.
- Planning and setting up confined space entries including the retrieval devices and ropes for rescue.
- Overseeing contractor work and helping to plan jobs.
Support Technician/Bulk Loader
SABIC Innovative Plastics
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintaining all of the support systems in my plant.
- Transferring material to silos and hoppers for the production lines and loading railcars and bulk tankers.
- Act as an extra operator and help run extrusion lines
- Support the resin operation with moving materials and raw material railcars.
- Housekeeping outside of the plant and roof areas.
- Perform maintenance work as needed and be able to communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel on larger issues.
- Assist the STS and shift lead with production issues and running logs and audits.
- Fill in as a STS or leader when needed
Extrusion Operator
SABIC Innovative Plastics
12.2017 - 06.2018
- operate and maintain an extruder
- transfer powders
- coordinate raw material transfer
- manage properties and say in spec for quality
- turnaround line between products
- housekeeping
- perform weekly safety audits
Fitter/Welder
TMI Contractors, Tron Mechanical Inc
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Help plan jobs to stay on schedule and work efficiently
- Fit an weld structural steel for local industry and many jobs all over the US, hospitals, powerplant's, refineries, mills.
- Cut, weld, torch, grind stainless, carbon steel, aluminum.
- Layout fab up parts for beams and frames
- Main specialty as a fitter was ladders, large frames, spiral staircases, column platforms, and pipe supports.
- Fabricated stainless steel platforms and ladders for food grade applications.
- Fit and weld handrail
- Worked with large crew on 30x80 frames
- Filled in as needed from making parts to sandblasting steel
- Familiar with stick and dual shield mig welding.
Operator
Berry Plastics
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Operate and maintain printing presses and thermoforming machines
- Assist press technicians with changeovers on machines swapping out spindles and ink cartridges
- Adhere to very strict quality standards for specific customers
- Work with leads to ensure orders are done on time and plan for the next run of product.
- Troubleshoot conveyer systems and assist maintenance with issues
- Work with R&D department on new machines and products
- Be a go to guy for the newer employees and also for the start up of new machines and or processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Senior High School
Mount Vernon, IN05-2012
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Southern Indiana Career And Technical Center
Evansville, IN05-2012
Skills
- Welder
- Operate heavy equipment
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Well above average mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills
- Leadership
- Quick learner
- Willing to learn and try anything
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Self starter
Accomplishments
I have been involved in my companies emergency response team for most of my tenure at my current employer, i am currently a firefighter, confined space rescue tech, and have hazmat training.
I have volunteered with work at our training grounds refurbishing old equipment to better support site ERT team.
Interests
Timeline
Shift Technical Specialist
SABIC Innovative Plastics
12.2020 - Current
Support Technician/Bulk Loader
SABIC Innovative Plastics
06.2019 - 12.2020
Extrusion Operator
SABIC Innovative Plastics
12.2017 - 06.2018
Fitter/Welder
TMI Contractors, Tron Mechanical Inc
09.2014 - 12.2017
Operator
Berry Plastics
01.2012 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Senior High School
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Southern Indiana Career And Technical Center
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