1. CHRISTOPHER PARADIS
8 Wing St., Glens Falls, NY, 12801
Cell (518) 792-9961
Ranchterra@hotmail.com
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OBJECTIVE: To work for a quality-oriented company, that offers growth
potential while utilizing my creative and innovative problem
solving skills, as well as trouble-shooting abilities an learned skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Finch Paper March 2006-present
1 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY, 12801 (518) 793-2541
Assistant Power Plant Operator/Spare Power Plant Operator, Boiler operator (APPO)
Responsible to the Power Plant Supervisor for safe and efficient operation of Boiler 1-7,
including auxiliaries and quality of feed water, boiler water and steam in the Power Plant.
When assigned as Power Plant Operator (PPO) on Turbine Generator and No.9
Boiler, Responsible to the Power Plant Supervisor for safe and efficient operation
of the Turbine Generator, No.9 Bark Boiler.
When assigned Power Plant Operator on Recovery side, No.10 Recovery Boiler,
No.8 Recovery Boiler, the ammonia system, the acid-making system, equipment
control through the Network 90 System, and field work.
Trained up through line of progression from 2006 to present as Spare, Evaporator
operator, APPO Water Treatment
Zinter Handling Dec. 2003-March 2006
4313 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 583-0853
Fabricator
Read and interpret blueprints
Fabricate, cut, layout, and weld steel pieces into material handling
equipment and overhead cranes, paint and finish cranes, deliver and install, maintain, and
service on site.
Stonebridge Iron and Steel, Inc. June 2002-Dec 2003
50 Stonebridge Rd., Gansevoort, NY (518) 695-3752
Sr. Machine Operator
Read and interpret blueprints then fabricate steel I beams using
punch type beam line or angle line machines
Maintain and adjust machines as needed
Keep track of material used and restock unused material
Reprogram production changes on machine
Welder/Fabricator
Read and interpret blueprints then fabricate and weld steel I beams, columns
Assemble parts for steel buildings

2. Couse and Sons, Inc. Aug 2001-Feb2002
270 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY (518) 885-1265
Welder/Fabricator
Read and interpret blueprints then fabricate and weld steel I beams, columns and
small parts for steel buildings
Fabricate custom tools, jigs, and fixtures for short production runs
Operate JCB Loadall unloading and loading steel
The Tymetal Corporation Jan 2001-Aug2001
2566 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY (518) 692-9930
Production Welder
Interpret blueprints, select material
Assemble, weld, and inspect aluminum sliding gates
Western Insulated Glass Aug 1994-Jun 1997
5621 South 25th St, Phoenix, AZ. (602) 268-1300
Working Supervisor of Patio Door Department and Screen Department
Schedule, supervise and train employees within two departments
Design and calculate dimensions for custom multi-slide patio doors
Process and assemble products including Arcadia doors and screens for residential
windows
TIG, MIG, OXY-Acetylene
Design and build prototype doors
Served on the safety committee as chairman 1 year
Sikorsky Aircraft May 1989-May 1994
6900 North Main St., Stratford, Ct (203) 386-6051
Hydraulic Installer
Read and interpret blueprints
Assembled, installed, and tested hydraulic systems, fire systems, airspeed sensor systems,
and emergency floatation systems
Installed and serviced landing gear
Receiving Clerk
Received aircraft parts and products
Operated fork lift 10,000 lbs.
Logged and located all products received
Wilhelm Auto Sales Feb 1988-Feb 1989
202 Broad St., Glens Falls, NY, (518) 793-5176
Automotive Technician
Prepared new vehicles for sale
Tested, diagnosed problems and repaired used vehicles for sale

3. Made repairs per customer warranties
United States Army Sep 1984- Jun 1987
Rank Specialist E4 Honorable discharge
M.O.S. 45 K Specialized in tank turret repair
Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of electronics and hydraulic systems
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
South Glens Falls school systemK-12
High School, South Glens Falls, NY
Graduated 1983
Major in Vocational Automotive Technologies Saratoga B.O.C.E.S.
1st year general mechanical introduction
2nd year Auto body 1
3rd year Auto body 2
Other Certifications/Training
ASE Certified Auto Body I 1988
Automotive Safety Inspector (NY) 1988
Forklift Certified 1992
Certified to service aircraft landing gear 1993
Torque Certification 1993
Permaswage Level A 1993
Skills/Experience
Creative problem solving
P/C literate
Manual vertical mill
Manual brake/shear
Iron worker/Scotchman punch and shear
Welding with MIG (flux core wire and aluminum), TIG, steel and aluminum,
oxy-acetylene cutting and welding
Troubleshoot production procedure problems and suggest and implement innovative
improvements to streamline the process and create more efficient production.
Layout of dimensions of locations to be drilled, punched, welded or riveted.
References are available upon request.