John Harper
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Maintainer
Ardagh Metal Beverage
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
02.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured optimal machine functionality, minimizing downtime and supporting productivity
- Performed PMs to meet company expectations for machine performance
- Handled coils for the continuous production of metal cups to feed the bodymakers
- Routinely cleared jams and obstructions
Chemical Process Operator
Ardagh Metal Beverage
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Monitored chemical processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and maintain plant chemical levels.
- Maintained and monitored waste water byproduct processes to support environmental compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Made adjustments to oil processing systems for proper 3rd party waste removal
- Operated production machinery to achieve efficient and clean beverage can manufacturing.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve production issues swiftly.
- Recorded process data accurately for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization as needed.
- Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed at all times while working in hazardous environments.
- Identified potential hazards associated with plant operations and reported them to supervisors immediately.
- Conducted laboratory tests on samples to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Calibrated instruments used in the chemical production process according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Operated and monitored process equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with bulk chemicals using appropriate safety precautions.
- Worked closely with engineering staff to optimize production processes through improved efficiency measures.
- Analyzed test results to identify trends and adjust operating parameters accordingly.
- Familiar with Dionization columns, emulsion breakers, ionic flocculant, lamella, and sludge removal presses,
Field Radio Technician Reservist
United States Marine Corps
Greensboro, NC
08.2013 - 02.2019
- Installed and maintained radio communication systems for operational readiness.
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Replaced defective parts in radio systems as necessary.
- Conducted routine inspections of communication devices to maintain system operations
- Provided technical support during training exercises and field operations.
- Conducted an inventory of communications systems to track equipment availability. and equipment to maintain unit mobilization readiness
Education
North Davidson High School
Lexington, NCSchool of Infantry
United States Marine Corps
Camp Geiger, NC 11.2013 - 12.2013
Basic Electronics School
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA 12.2013 - 02.2014
Radio Technician School
Unites States Marine Corps
Thousand Palms, CA 02.2014 - 06.2014
Skills
- Chemical operations
- Process monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
References
- Randy Marshall CPO manager (336) 416-7279
- Travis Collins Front End Manager (336) 406-9562
- Rick Attridge CPO manager
- (303) 489-8422
Timeline
Chemical Process Operator
Ardagh Metal Beverage
10.2022 - 09.2025
Front End Maintainer
Ardagh Metal Beverage
02.2015 - Current
Radio Technician School
Unites States Marine Corps
02.2014 - 06.2014
Basic Electronics School
United States Marine Corps
12.2013 - 02.2014
School of Infantry
United States Marine Corps
11.2013 - 12.2013
Field Radio Technician Reservist
United States Marine Corps
08.2013 - 02.2019
North Davidson High School