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William Jordan

Chester,NY

Summary

Adept in machine setup and production monitoring, I leveraged mechanical aptitude at Chemprene, Inc. to enhance conveyor belt fabrication efficiency. As an Extruder Operator at Nexans Energy, my attention to detail and effective communication improved safety and quality assurance, representing coworkers as a shop steward and serving on the safety committee for 14 years.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator Assistant

Chemprene, Inc.
Beacon, NY
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked as part of a 5 member team operating a calendar, a machine that applies rubber compounds to fabric in order to form layers to be made into a conveyor belt.
  • Selected the specific type of fabric (64 to 78 inches in width) and loaded the roll onto a payoff assembly using a hoist.
  • Guided the fabric into the rollers to begin the process, monitored the fabric throughout the run for any defects, and communicated any issues to the lead operator.
  • Maintained efficient housekeeping practices.

Order Filler

Staples Fulfillment Center
Montgomery, NY
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

Reactor Operator

BYK USA, Inc.
Chester, NY
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Manually loaded compounds into cylindrical reactors to produce specialty additives for the manufacture of products (inks, paint, furniture wax, etc.) for consumer and commercial end users.
  • Set agitator speeds, and monitored temperatures for cooling and quality sample collection.
  • Identified potential problems within the system and took corrective action as necessary.
  • Maintained logs of all activities related to the reactor operations and recorded any changes in parameters or performance levels.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times when working around hazardous materials or processes in order to prevent accidents or injuries.

Reactor Operator

Elementis, Inc.
Wallkill, NY
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Operated valves and pumps manually to adjust flow rates or pressures within the system when required.
  • Loaded reactors with water, hydrochloric acid and aluminum for subsequent conversion into a powder for the manufacture of antiperspirants.
  • Diagnosed issues with reactor equipment and immediately addressed concerns by pursuing timely resolutions.
  • Monitored chemical concentrations in the reactor vessel and adjusted accordingly.
  • Documented readings of all instruments on a regular basis.

Extruder Operator

Nexans Energy USA, Inc.
Chester, NY
07.2005 - 10.2020
  • Operated an extruder, which affixes PVC insulation to copper wire.
  • Set up equipment, welded wire and handled multiple compounds based on product recipes.
  • Transported finished goods using an electric walk-behind jack.
  • Represented coworkers as an I.B.E.W. Local shop steward, and served on the safety committee as a first responder for 14 years.
  • Maintained a clean work area at all times to promote safe work practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Warwick Valley High School
Warwick, NY
06-1981

Skills

  • Machine setup
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Production monitoring
  • Assembly line support
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Tool operation
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality assurance

Affiliations

  • Creating oil paintings of landscapes & structures on canvas.

An avid book reader.

Timeline

Operator Assistant

Chemprene, Inc.
05.2024 - 12.2024

Order Filler

Staples Fulfillment Center
04.2023 - 04.2024

Reactor Operator

BYK USA, Inc.
11.2022 - 04.2023

Reactor Operator

Elementis, Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2022

Extruder Operator

Nexans Energy USA, Inc.
07.2005 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Warwick Valley High School

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