Gregory M. Reist
** ******* *** **, *******, AL *5603
Home: 256-***-**** Cell: 256-***-****
acarbs@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
International Paper, Courtland, AL. October 1979 - Present
• Process Coordinator (Set up position) November 2012 - Present
• Machine Tender (Machine #35) October 2012 - Present
• Back Tender (Machine #35) February 2000 - October 2012
• Winder Operator (Machine #35) January 1993 - February 2000
Special Projects & Accomplishments
• Developed Basic Care Program for Maintenance and Operations reliability prevention for
#35 Complex inspecting:
- Pumps - Gear Boxes - Lube oil and hydraulic systems
- Motors - Valves - Guarding of machinery /equipment
- Bearings - Belts - Temperatures on equipment
• Selected to start up #35 Machine January 1993
#35 Machine is a 3600 FPM, 356 inch Twin Wire Gap Former, 1150 TPD Machine, Tri
nip press section, Single tier main section dryers, Conventional dryers after size press, 7
zone single nip calendar stacks
• Injury free for 34 years. Member of the mill wide hazard recognition safety group
Qualifications
• In-depth knowledge of a paper machine wet end process
• Proficient in Foxboro I/A- DCS Systems, ABB controls, Process Book trends, flows and
charts
• Experienced in steam systems, sheet drying, draws, size press starch applications,
calendar stack controls, and dry end operations
• Hands-on experience with installing wires, wet felts, and dryer felts
• Troubleshooting run ability and quality issues
• Experienced in writing up lockout procedures
• Locking out equipment
• Directs employees on outages and upset conditions in a safely manner
• Approves time for hourly employees on Work Brain Time Management System
• Fills out weekly shift schedules
• Communicates with roll wraps, and shipping and warehouse foreman
• Coordinates daily operations on #35 Complex
Special Skill Sets
• Exceptional work ethic and safety record
• Ability to work with all employees
• Precise and detail oriented
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Cleans work area and equipment adequately
• Adept at operating forklift and roll clamp trucks
Education
Austin High School, Decatur, AL Graduation: May 1978