Samuel Sherlock

*** ***** *****

Clarksville, TN 37042

205-***-****

fu1j0r@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

I am searching for a full time position which will utilize my injection molding knowledge and training to improve the operations and profitability of the company. Also, I am very eager to learn new trades and processes to promote future growth and advancement for myself and the company.

Qualifications:

I have 20 years of experience in injection molding with machines ranging from 12 ton to 3,000 ton to include Auburg, Cincinnati Milicron, Engel, Jon Wai, Kawaguchi, Natco, Newberry, Nissei, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Ube, and Van Dorn. I have experience with a wide range of materials to include ABS, Acetal, HDPE, Nylon, PC/ABS, Polypropylene, Santoprene, and TPO. I am a self starter and resolve any issues that may come up thoroughly while minimizing impact on production. I am familiar with valve gate systems, de-coupled molding, and 3 and 6 axis robots.

Experience:

Process Technician Flex-N-Gate Danville, Illinois July 2011-October 2011

Responsible for press up-time, processing and troubleshooting required for presses ranging from 500 tons to 2750 tons

Process Coordinator Flex-N-Gate McCalla, Alabama June 2007- July 2011

Responsible for tool setup, processing, troubleshooting, uptime and efficiency for machines ranging from 300 to 3,000 tons. Estimate cycle time and process feasibility for quotation development when requested. Provide process feasibility at early design level for gating, material, selection, potential processing quality defects, machine and equipment limitations, product design restrictions and tooling concerns. Responsible for attending all tryouts. Work with material representatives as required. Establish processing molding window and determine optimum setting meeting production objectives. Responsible for the training of processors on the Jon Wai IMM’s. Assist in trouble shooting problem programs for efficiency and or reject reduction as required.

Jr. Process Engineer Plastech Corp McCalla, Alabama September 2004- June 2007

Responsible for press uptime and efficiency in a 300,000 sq ft manufacturing plant with 49 molding machines ranging from 85 to 2,200 tons, to include the following:

Develop processes for new molds and mold sets in new presses, insure parts meet quality expectations, insure the setup and startup of hot tools, cycle time improvements and scrap reduction, new tool samples, process documentation, coordination with the tooling department for any repairs or modifications required, training for technicians, mold setters, and color changers to improve mold and color change times, and overall efficiency.

Molding Technician Hunt-Wilde Corp Tampa, Florida July 2003- April 2004

Completed the tool setup, processing, and any troubleshooting required for machines ranging from 125 ton to 500 ton.

Molding Technician Tente Casters Hebron, Kentucky September 2000-March 2003

Completed the tool setup, processing, and any troubleshooting required for machines ranging from 310 ton to 440 ton. Also completed required training for all personnel in the molding department.

Molding Technician/Supervisor Wright Bernet Hamilton, Ohio September 1999- September 2000

Completed the tool setup, processing, troubleshooting, and any maintenance required for machines ranging from 100 ton to 450 ton.

Molding Technician Performance Plastics Cincinnati, Ohio November 1998- September 1999

Completed the tool setup, processing, troubleshooting, and any maintenance required for machines ranging from 25 ton to 220 ton. Performed quality checks to insure product quality utilizing optical comparator, calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, dial indicators, and go no-go gauges.

Molding Technician Dave Brown Products, Inc Hamilton, Ohio August 1991- November 1998

Completed the tool setup, processing, troubleshooting, and any maintenance required for machines ranging 12 ton to 100 ton. Completed mold and die maintenance and repair utilizing lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses. Also utilized calipers, micrometers, height gauges and depth gauges for mold repair and to insure part quality.

Training:

Paulson Interactive CD series

ZIPPS Injection Molding

ZIPPS Introduction to RJG Process Control

D. Russel Lee Machine Shop-Basic

D. Russel Lee Machine Shop-Intermediate