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Regan Butts

Wathena

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Operator/Technician with extensive experience at International Paper. Proven ability to minimize downtime through proactive troubleshooting and quality checks. Skilled in operating complex machinery and leading teams effectively. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, with qualifications in both the corrugator and die room operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator/Technician

International Paper
03.2021 - Current
  • Started on 2405 as assistant, now fully qualified to operate 2405.
  • Routinely did quality checks as an assistant and a operator.
  • Have assisted on all of the Die cutters in plant and can confidently work on them with no issues.
  • Wide spread knowledge of the finishing side of the plant, and wanting to learn more.
  • Helped lead trouble shooting efforts on the 2405 to minimize downtime or creating waste.
  • Have training in the die room
  • I am a qualified stacker operator, double back, and am now working towards a technician qualification on the stacker.
  • Good at working with my crew to help trouble shoot issues so we can minimize downtime on the corrugator and finishing side.
  • Routinely cleaned glue machine, and dry end on shut downs.
  • Check quality on the stacker so defects don't make it to the finishing side.
  • Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
  • Operated and maintained complex machinery to ensure optimal production efficiency.
  • Minimized unplanned downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and taking preventive measures accordingly.

Machine Operator

Sealed Air
06.2017 - 03.2021
  • Operated 4 different Gloucester machines.
  • Cleaned Gloucester's regularly to produce the cleanest product I could.
  • Maintained Resin boxes and made sure that machine was set up to run correct resins.
  • Ran machine the safest and fastest way possible while still making great product.
  • Ran correct hosing to hoppers so they could properly mix resin for the machine.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems, minimizing downtime during production runs.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

Operator

International Paper
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked on all 3 positions on the wet end of the corrugator.
  • Prepared rolls to be put into the machine to be spliced.
  • Prepared splices.
  • Cleaned the glue machine weekly during shut downs.
  • Helped to make sure we was making the best sheets while being safe and running the fastest we could.
  • Helped monitor the single facers to make sure they was making good board before bonding with the bottom liner.
  • Operated manufacturing machinery to meet production schedules and maintain quality standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections of machinery, identifying maintenance needs to prevent operational disruptions.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.

Education

Riverside High School
Wathena, KS

Skills

  • Qualified to run the 2405
  • Can be an assistant and even help operate all the die cutters in the plant
  • 6 months of experience in the die room
  • Qualified to double back but can operate or 7th man on the wet end of the corrugator
  • Qualified to operate the dry end of the corrugator and am on the way to being qualified as a technician on the corrugator
  • Do have wide spread knowledge of both sides of the plant and am wanting to learn more

Timeline

Operator/Technician

International Paper
03.2021 - Current

Machine Operator

Sealed Air
06.2017 - 03.2021

Operator

International Paper
05.2015 - 06.2017

Riverside High School