Nicholas Thompson
Tuscumbia,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 20 years in papermaking and CNC operations. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and equipment maintenance, contributing to product quality and team collaboration. Ready to leverage expertise to drive operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Papermaker
Essity
Cherokee, AL
02.2004 - Current
- Operated paper-making machinery to produce high-quality products.
- Monitored production processes for consistency and quality assurance.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on how to safely operate paper-making machines.
- Operate overhead crane to move rolls and machine parts during outages.
CNC Machinist
HI-Temp
Tuscumbia, Alabama
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Operated CNC machines to manufacture precision components.
- Read and interpreted technical blueprints to ensure accurate machining.
- Used auto-cad and Master-cam to program CNC machines to make parts.
- Replace cutting tools according to job requirements; inspect tool condition regularly for wear and damage.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
Education
Machine Tool Technology
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL 08.1999 - 01.2003
Skills
- Troubleshooting papermachine
- Operating DCS system that runs the paper machine
- Performing tensile,caliper and basis weight test on paper
- Troubleshooting prox switches on roll handling system
- Using precise measuring tools such as Micrometers, calipers, telescopic gauges, feeler gauges
- Blueprint interpretation
- CNC operation
- CNC programming
- Manual milling and lathe operating
- Setting up and operating wire EDM
- Grinding
- Welding
- Certified overhead crane operator
Timeline
Papermaker
Essity
02.2004 - Current
CNC Machinist
HI-Temp
01.2000 - 02.2004
Machine Tool Technology
Northwest Shoals Community College
08.1999 - 01.2003