Tyler Thorson
Appleton,WI
Summary
Machine Operator with 12 years of experience in paper and textile manufacturing, skilled in loom weaving, tissue converting, and stamping press operation - consistently trusted to train new team members and maintain product specifications.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Voith Paper of North America
Appleton, WI
02.2017 - 07.2026
- Machine Operator with 12 years of experience in paper and textile manufacturing, skilled in loom weaving, consistently trusted to train new team members and maintain product specifications.
- Loom Weaving Machines, Assembly, Hand Tools, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Warehouse Operations, Computer Skills.
- Operated 14 different weave looms. 2 at the same time sometimes, of which those looms are more automated.
- Produced about 8 to 10 feet of weaving base fabrics within a 12 hour shift.
- Changing bobbins every 5 minutes or so and maintaining a %150 percent incentive rate.
- 100% quality material and wove backwards to remove defects if any are found.
- Depending on the fix or error found, fixed problems within an acceptable time frame to continue running the machine again.
- Trained multiple employees as the Loom Technician and Utility Operators.
- Cleaned and maintained work area; maintained strict attention to detail; Worked well with team member to load and unload yarn on machines.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Appleton, WI
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Door Dash Delivery Driver (Part-Time / Side Work)
- Served an average of 30 to 50 deliveries per month while driving from Oshkosh to Kaukauna.
- Maintained delivering customer orders within time limits and often early.
- Having good customer interactions with friendly and irritated customers.
- Common to have a close to 5 star rating receiving top ratings for most of the time working for them.
Machine Operator
Clearwater Paper
Appleton, WI
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Operated tissue, converting, and packing machine across 4 or 5 different production lines.
- Performed light maintenance and adjustments that reduced downtime by 30 mins sometimes to a few hours within the week.
- Consistently met product specifications across multiple machines, running quality checks every hour.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI06-2011
Skills
- Loom Weaving Machines
- Stamping press operation
- Advanced Loom Operation
- Assembly
- Warehouse Operations
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Tissue machine operation
- Warehouse management
- Computer skills
- Manufacturing environment awareness
- Stamping operations
- Communication skills
Certification
Forklift Certification.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
01.2024 - 05.2025
Machine Operator
Voith Paper of North America
02.2017 - 07.2026
Machine Operator
Clearwater Paper
04.2014 - 11.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Appleton East High School