Ellis Baxter *** Brandon Drive, Winder, Ga *****

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Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished, driven technician with significant experience in the injection and compression molding industry. My background includes new product development, process developments and improvements, production scheduling, setup time reductions, robotics programming and setup, and conversion to a lean manufacturing facility.

Experience

Lund International, Lawrenceville, Ga. 2002 to Present

Sr. Process Technician

Position consists of regulating all aspects of operations including the development of processes and procedures, cycle time optimization, setup time reduction, production scheduling, programming of robotics, and general maintenance on Van Dorn injection molding machines ranging in sizes from 300 to 1100 tons for a QS9000/ISO 9002 and TS16949 Certified Company.

• Increased productivity and decreased machine run time by optimizing cycle times.

• Decreased change over time with setup time reduction.

• Reduced the amount of on hand inventory due to these changes and began implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.

Mikron, Anderson, SC 2001 to 2002

Supervisor/Processor

Responsible for process and monitoring of cycle times, setup and general maintenance, production reporting, and all other aspects involving employees for a QS9000/ ISO9002 Tier 2 automotive supplier striving for TS16949 Certification.

• Demonstrated effective and consistent technical support.

• Implemented training for setup and startup of machines increasing machine efficiencies.

• Improved processes and procedures to optimize machine run time.

Guardian Automotive, Covington, Ga. 2000 to 2001

Process Engineer

Assure quality standards and maintain cycle times, analyze and adjust to quality specifications, troubleshoot and conditioning for multi cavity and gas assist tools, perform general maintenance on Whitman and Fanuc robots and Van Dorn injection molding machines ranging in sizes from 300 tons to 1760 tons for a QS9000/ ISO9002 Tier 1 automotive supplier.

• Ensured compliance of process controls at machining and assembly areas

• Ensured quality control standards were maintained

• Provided technical advice and resolved problems

White Cap, Athens, Ga. 1998 to 2000

Molder/Assistant Team Leader

Position consists of troubleshooting machine problems, adjust processes when needed to meet key dimensions, complete special projects as directed by management, and perform general maintenance and quality assurance on Van Dorn, Cincinnati, and Husky injection molding machines and Sacmi compression molding machines for an FDA regulated startup company.

• Ensured compliance of process controls at machinery and packaging areas.

• Ensured compliance with FDA regulations.

Education

Paulson School of Molding (ProMolder III) 2008

Paulson School of Molding (ProMolder II) 2007

GE Advanced Materials Molders Workshop 2004

Van Dorn Demag Basic Operation and Maintenance Training 2002

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