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Mark Vangorder

Sellers,SC

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in manufacturing environments, including a pivotal role at Clarios / Johnson Controls. Demonstrated expertise in machine operation and plant maintenance, coupled with a proven ability to adapt to change and lead teams towards achieving production excellence. Skilled in critical thinking and safety procedures, consistently ensuring high-quality product output.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operator Level B

Arclin Surfaces
02.2022 - Current

I monitor the production on the paper treater line,floating between each station on the line to help the operators and make adjustments to continue runnability and produce A grade product.

  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Responsable for unloading chemical tankers and testing the raw materials using various labratory tests.
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.

Control Room Operator

Clarios / Johnson Controls
11.2013 - 03.2021

Control room operator in battery recycling plant. Monitored and controlled the production in the crushing and seperation department using DCS .

  • Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
  • Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
  • Initiated pump and delivery schedule changes, monitored tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
  • Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and routine checks, ensuring equipment reliability.

Mill Technician

Domtar
11.1999 - 03.2013

Dry end operator on the pulp machine , assisted in keeping the line running to production , loaded railcars and trailers with finished goods,assisted in the maintanence and threading of the line after breakage.

Finishing operator on the paper machine, wrapped the finished rolls on the wrapline , loaded railcars and trailers ,moved loaded railcars with a tracmobile.

  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marion High School
Marion Sc
06-1992

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Manufacturing
  • Adaptable to change
  • Machine operation expertise
  • Shipping support
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Product Inspection
  • Forklift certified
  • Plant maintenance
  • Safety Procedures

Timeline

Production Operator Level B

Arclin Surfaces
02.2022 - Current

Control Room Operator

Clarios / Johnson Controls
11.2013 - 03.2021

Mill Technician

Domtar
11.1999 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Marion High School
Mark Vangorder