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Jay Williams

Texarkana,AR

Summary

Experienced process technician with over 22 years of experience in the wood panel products industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Technician

Georgia-Pacific
Hope, AR
03.1997 - 08.2019
  • Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
  • Communicated with packing technicians on product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs.
  • Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
  • Collaborated with packaging technicians to determine product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs.
  • Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
  • Discussed product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs with packing technicians.
  • Assisted various customers in all processes and ensured all inspection systems as per customer requirement.
  • Prevented equipment fires and alerted plant personnel regarding hazards.
  • Partnered with scheduling department to design and implement changes to production schedule to allow for greater product processing.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety rules and standards and prepared plans for budgets.
  • Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures.
  • Tested products for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Efficiently calibrated machines to maintain productivity levels.
  • Assisted engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes or procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Fill In Plant Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific
Hope, AR
08.2005 - 08.2019


  • Developed team communications and information for safety meetings.
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
  • Worked with quality assurance to resolve quality problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Saved $1.2 million by researching and implementing operational process improvement cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Finishing Machine Operator

Texarkana Aluminum
Nash, TX
08.2019 - Current
  • Notified supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
  • Inspected products to identify quality issues such as defects or discoloration.
  • Observed equipment display screens and control panels to identify malfunctions.
  • Monitored equipment operation and adjusted controls to meet specified tension and speed requirements.
  • Reviewed display and control panel information to determine root causes of equipment problems.
  • Changed equipment controls to meet speed and tension requirements.
  • Conducted machine test runs and prepared machines for operation to ensure proper function.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hope High School
Hope, AR
1992

Agricultural Business

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR

Skills

  • Supervisory training
  • Lockout/tagout verification
  • Safe work permitting
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to train volunteers
  • Issue understanding
  • Ability to coordinate
  • Experience in conflict resolution
  • Ability to remain calm
  • Excellent reasoning skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Great active listening skills
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Process optimization
  • Extremely quick learner

Certification

  • Gold level career readiness certification
  • Man lift
  • Pay loader
  • Skid steer loader
  • Fork lift
  • CPR

Timeline

Finishing Machine Operator

Texarkana Aluminum
08.2019 - Current

Fill In Plant Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific
08.2005 - 08.2019

Process Technician

Georgia-Pacific
03.1997 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Hope High School

Agricultural Business

Southern Arkansas University

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