Johnathon Noyce
Vassar,MI
Summary
Experienced Operations Plant Technician and Night Shift Supervisor with a strong background in bioprocess equipment, boiler water testing, and plant rounds. Skilled in preventive maintenance, valve and pump checks, lockout/tagout, and startup or shutdown troubleshooting. Focused on keeping equipment reliable, safe, and production-ready.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Plant Technician /Night Shift Supervisor
POET Bioprocessing
Caro, Michigan
03.2013 - 10.2026
- Monitored bioprocessing equipment to ensure optimal operations and process stability at Poet plant.
- Adjusted controls on fermentation and distillation equipment to support production flow.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot startup and shutdown processes for plant systems.
- Evaluated pumps, valves, and piping systems to identify and address maintenance needs for Poet bioprocessing.
- Resolved mechanical issues promptly with plant machinery and equipment quickly.
- Completed lockout and tagout steps before servicing Poet plant machinery.
- Supported training for new staff on proper operation of plant equipment.
- Recorded boiler, dryer, and utility readings during daily Poet facility rounds.
- Performed various lab testing to maintain boiler feed water streams as well as plant cooling tower water specifications.
General Laborer
Grede Foundries / Metavation
Vassar, Michigan
03.2005 - 10.2012
- Loaded shell molds onto melt deck conveyor, ensuring correct spacing to support efficient production.
- Operated shell molding hutch to support production flow and meet quality standards.
- Poured iron on melt deck, monitoring chemistry and adhering to safety policies to maintain product integrity.
- Performed snag grinding and rough finishing to refine metal surfaces during production while maintaining product quality standards.
- Drove forklift truck to support multiple production lines and shipping and receiving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vassar High School
Vassar, MI05-2004
Automotive Technology
Tuscola Technology Center
Caro, MI05-2004
Skills
- Bioprocess equipment
- DCS troubleshooting
- Process monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Boiler operation
- Boiler water testing
- Lockout/tagout
- Mechanical maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Valve repair
- Air compressor operation
- Pneumatic systems
- Chiller operation
- Water treatment
- Forklift operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Problem solving
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Operations Plant Technician /Night Shift Supervisor
POET Bioprocessing
03.2013 - 10.2026
General Laborer
Grede Foundries / Metavation
03.2005 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Vassar High School
Automotive Technology
Tuscola Technology Center