JAMES W. WASWA
Dayton, OH 45403
I am an experienced quality control technician and laboratory technician in
the paper industry. I worked for Fraser Paper Mill from 1985-2001, during
which time, I held the positions listed below and was responsible for wide
range of duties including supervisory of personnel in my section. I am a
hard working, team player, with an excellent attendance record.
My employment with Fraser was terminated due to the closure of productions
and closure of the Mill.
WORK EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER, 2003-Present
Atlas roofing company
Shipping department
APRIL 2003 -October 2003 (Temporary Employment)
Iam's dog food company
As quality coordinator helper
September, 2002-March, 2003 (Temporary Employment)
Riverview Packaging Inc. Franklin Ohio performing duties of sorting various
paper products
1985 TO 2001
Fraser Papers, West Carrollton, OH
DUTIES
Product Reliability Technician (1985 to 1995) duties include the following:-
* Quality and testing of finished products to ensure Customer satisfaction.
* Performed testing to ensure accurate Chemical/Water mix.
* Monitored Process to provide correct flow and high quality.
* Operated computerized equipment to close out process and clean for next
run.
On the above, I was recognized by the Company by awarding me with "Employee
of quarter" award.
LAB PROCESS TECHNICIAN
* Tested Water, pulp, de-ink stock, bleach, dirt count for pulp, cooked
starch, ethylated starch oxidized waste treatment and kappa
number.
* Tested products for consistency, pH, solids and moistures to ensure
products are made correctly.
* Collected samples and tested to determine if water could be reused by
recycling which could save the Company more than $12,000 annually.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
1992 to 1995 advised various functions in wet end Chemicals process to
ensure product made to specifications.
* Tested and ensured all wet end chemicals met specifications during
startup of machines;
* Monitored chemical process and recommended specific corrections
as needed.
* Responsible for wet end and size fillers, boil outs and washouts during
downtime.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
1980 to 1981: Governor State University, Illinois. One-year graduate
Studies in
Public Administration.
1977 to 1980: Central State University, Ohio. BA Degree in history and
Political Science.
1974-1977: Wilmington College, Ohio. Associate Degree in Chemistry
MISCELLANEOUS:
Paper Lab Technician and quality control Technician;
Trained in conformity with ISO 9000-9001 and ISO 1400.