Nathan W. Atchison

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Appleton, WI 54914

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SUMMARY/ CAREER GOALS

I am a highly dedicated and motivated management professional, with more than 25 years of progressive responsibility in supervision and management to include up to 65 union and non-union employees and a staff of 5 salaried supervisors in an industrial environment. My strengths are strong communication, leadership, planning and organizing. I am seeking a full time position that would best utilize my experience and skills to ensure continuous improvement and the continued success of your company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tyson Foods, New London, WI May 2015 – May 2016

Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised 9 union maintenance mechanics in the maintenance of a 600,000 square foot high output food production facility and all out buildings and grounds. To include maintenance planning, scheduling and purchasing functions.

Filled in as shift maintenance supervisor as necessary supervising nearly 20 mechanics and electricians in electrical and mechanical maintenance to include various food processing and packaging equipment, smoke houses, conveyor systems to include but not limited to Cozzini, Mepaco, and KSI machines.

Involved in food safety, facility and employee safety as well as HACCP, FSMOC and USDA meetings.

Took part in the implementation of a Reliability Centered Maintenance program at this facility and developed a training flex matrix for use in identifying training opportunities for all hourly maintenance department employees.

Neenah Foundry, Neenah, WI February 2014 – April 2015

Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised 15 maintenance mechanics and electricians in the routine maintenance and repair of foundry and facilities equipment to include one DISA mold machine, one KW cope-drag molding machine and one BMD cope-drag molding machine and their associated sand systems.

Worked on Pangborn and Metcast blast machines, a large tumble blast and various machining and finishing equipments.

Worked on numerous vibratory and belt conveyor systems and environmental systems to include various dust collectors.

Planned daily work activity on night shift, coordinating with production and melt department.

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Responsible as a first responder for emergency medical situations, providing first aid as necessary.

Assisted In planning and coordinating downturn and shutdown repairs.

Chassix, Bristol, IN June 2013 – January 2014

Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised 10 multi craft maintenance employees in the routine maintenance and repair of foundry and machining areas consisting of 9 production cells, 25 CNC machines, over 15 ABB and Fanuc robots and several furnaces.

Planned daily preventive and corrective maintenance activities on assigned shift.

Took part in the implementation of the Reliability Centered Maintenance program.

Coordinated daily maintenance repairs with production supervision.

Advance Auto Parts, Chesterton, IN September 2012 – June 2013

Retail Shift Supervisor/Salesperson / Delivery Driver / Stocker

Worked as counter salesperson providing an excellent customer service experience for our customers. Consistently exceeded sales goals.

Performed commercial customer deliveries.

Processed store deliveries and restocked floor and storage areas.

Prepared outgoing parts shipments.

ESW Inc. Crown Point, IN August 2010 – September 2011

Technical Writer and Training Facilitator

Assisted in the development of a plant wide curriculum system in support of a Pay for Skills program for hourly employees.

Facilitated implementation of the Pay for Skills program in a Hot Strip Steel Mill for 250 hourly employees.

Faithful Home Services - Valparaiso, IN June 2006 - June 2010 Business Co-Owner/Home Cleaner

Developed vision and goals for the home cleaning business which through a reputation for excellence grew from 1 client to 25 clients within the first year.

Interfaced with customers to ensure a strong relationship was developed, communication was clear and concise and that their expectations were exceeded.

Cleaned homes and facilities supervised and trained employees to include on the job safety.

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Gartland Foundry, Co., Inc. - Terre Haute, IN January - September 2004 Maintenance Manager

Solely responsible for all maintenance department programs to include employee safety, training and development, hiring, discipline, equipment monitoring installation and repair. Supervised six multi-craft union maintenance employees.

Revitalized the maintenance department through visionary upgrading of all maintenance programs and equipment. Cut maintenance costs through competitive bidding for routine supplies and services.

Managed lighting improvement project from planning, bidding, procurement and installation to improve safety, quality and energy efficiency throughout the foundry by upgrading the plant lighting system to high output energy efficient fluorescent lighting system.

AK Steel Corporation - Mansfield, OH November 2002 - November 2003 Maintenance Shift Manager, Hot Strip Mill

Supervised ten union and replacement workers in the maintenance and repair of all electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including overhead cranes, variable speed drives, programmable controllers etc. as well as facilities/utilities on assigned shift.

Was responsible for overseeing, enforcing and recommending changes to lockout/ tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE and all other safety programs on assigned shift.

Tyler Pipe Company - Tyler, TX January 2002 - October 2002 Maintenance Supervisor, North Plant

Supervised as many as 30 hourly union and non-union electricians and mechanics in maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as well as facilities maintenance on assigned shift.

Monitored employee safety programs on assigned shift to include extensive confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE etc.

Developed and maintained a maintenance program for confined space meters.

Developed an electric motor repair cost estimate matrix with information from several vendors to reduce repair costs. Resulted in a 50% cost savings on motor repairs in most cases.

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Bethlehem Steel Corporation - Burns Harbor, IN September 1994 - July 2001 Senior Team Foreman, Hot Strip Mill July 2000 - July 2001

Managed overall operations of the entire hot strip mill from slab storage yard thru steel rolling and to shipping, on assigned shift. Supervised fourteen union hourly production employees and two salaried maintenance foremen. Was responsible for production through put, safety, quality, and maintenance activities.

Served as a Transition Team Member and Spokesperson from development to implementation of new hot mill salaried staffing plan resulting in salary cost savings for the department.

Electrical Maintenance Foreman, Hot Strip Mill September 1994 - July 2000

Supervised union electricians and crane millwrights in electrical and overhead crane maintenance on assigned shift. Supervised maintenance and troubleshooting of large D.C. motors and associated variable speed drives and all control circuitry to include PLC’s. Monitored employee safety programs on assigned shift to include confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE etc.

Supervised overhead crane maintenance to include cable changes, gearbox changes, wheel changes, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and upgrades to control circuitry.

Served as overhead crane Area Foreman responsible for eighteen overhead cranes during the absence of the assigned foreman. Scheduled and documented crane maintenance and annual crane inspections.

EDUCATION

Berean Bible College - Springfield, MO (Completed 2 Theology Courses)

Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN (Theology Major) (72 Credits Completed)

Moody Bible Institute - Chicago, IL (Biblical Studies Major) (3 Credits Completed)

Trinity International University - Chicago, IL (Biblical Studies Major) (12 Credits Completed)

TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Basic Electricity and Electronics training (U.S. Navy)

Missile Loading and Launching Systems Maintenance training (U.S. Navy)

Instructor/Facilitator training (U.S. Navy)

Leadership and Management training (U.S. Navy)

Equal Opportunity Program Specialist Instructor training (U.S. Navy)

Navy Rights and Responsibilities Instructor training (U.S. Navy)

General Electric D.C. 300 Drive Maintenance training (Bethlehem Steel)

Allen Bradley PLC-5 training (Bethlehem Steel)

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Overhead Crane Inspection, Maintenance and Operation training (Bethlehem Steel)

Statistical Process Control (SPC) training (Bethlehem Steel)

Confined Space Entry (All employers)

OSHA 10 Training (All employers)

OSHA 30 Training (All employers)

Firefighting Training (All employers)

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy – Gunner’s Mate (E-8) Retired, July 1973-April 1994

Production Superintendent/Missile Officer - U.S. Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, CA

Assistant Division Head /Senior Technical Supervisor - USS O’Brien DD-975, USS Roark

FF-1053 and USS Meyerkord FF-1058

Senior Weapons System Technician – USS South Carolina CGN-37

Weapons Systems Technician – USS Dahlgren DDG-43

U.S. Navy Recruiter - Navy Recruiting District, Chicago, IL

Technical Instructor – U.S. Naval Gunnery School, Great Lakes, IL

Equal Opportunity and Rights and Responsibility Instructor

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