Injection Molding Technician

Steve T. Bremer

*********@*********.***

**** ********* ***** 919-***-****(C)

Apex, NC 27502 919-***-****(H)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

An experienced process and equipment specialist in the manufacturing and R&D of packaging machinery. Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of personnel. Strong knowledge of product development from prototype to commercial manufacturing with over eight years of shift lead experience. Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Functional Experience:

Machine Fabrication- Electro-mechanical systems for steer-by-wire applications. Ampoule and vial filling machines at Cozzoli Machine Co., prototype equipment for new product lines. Pharmaceutical product labeling machines for Axon Corp.

Maintenance- Application of commercial and industrial coating systems. Maintain fleet vehicles and maintenance equipment, small engine repair, rebuilding of fluid pumps, installation and repair of apartment and industrial equipment. Landscaping and home improvement and repairs for B&D Services on part time basis.

Auto Technician- Full service repair, troubleshooting, restoration and motorsports.

Manufacturing- High volume and specialty products. Metered-dose asthma inhalers, precision plastic components, machine and process troubleshooting, installation of production machines, clean room operations, test, evaluate and recommend processing equipment. Lean manufacturing techniques and corrective action team member.

Professional Experience:

2011-present Covidien Raleigh, NC

Packing Line Set-up Technician-Pharmaceutical Imaging Products

• Set up, adjustment and troubleshooting of laser printers, vision systems and bottle packaging equipment for small and large volume parenterals.

• Collaborate and assist maintenance group on equipment repairs.

7/10-12/10 Lord Corp. Cary, NC

Technician/ Operator-Manufacturer and R&D of specialty products.

• Contract position performing assembly, incoming and final inspection, packaging and testing of electromechanical steer-by-wire systems for John Deere, Caterpillar, Crown and Volvo.

4/05-12/09 Hunter Industry Cary, NC

Injection Molding Technician- Manufacturer of irrigation products.

• Injection molding technician responsible for set-up, operation, troubleshooting and monitoring of all manufacturing processes.

• Assist in maintenance of all injection molding equipment.

• Performance of quality functions using coordinated measuring equipment.

• Set up tooling and machines to produce components.

• Sample new and existing tooling.

6/04-3/05 Axon Corp. Raleigh, NC

Machine Fabricator- Packaging machinery manufacturer.

• Fabricate packaging machinery for cosmetic, food and pharmaceuticals products.

• Heat shrink tunnels and labeler application machinery.

8/89-6/03 Bespak Inc. Apex, NC

Sr. Process Engineer Technician- Contract manufacturer of medical devices.

• Troubleshoot production equipment.

• Manufactured metered dose inhalers per batch production record to FDA regulations.

• Installation of manufacturing machinery.

• Authored work instructions and department policies.

• Technical development-Assisted in development of manufacturing process for medical devices.

• Functioned as Lead Tech / Group Leader.

• Training of technicians and operators on product transfer.

• Worked / collaborated with maintenance personnel to repair production equipment.

• Tested, evaluated and recommended equipment.

• Collaborated with QA, tooling and design teams for manufacturing of prototype materials.

• Validation and commissioning of tooling and equipment.

• Member of safety audit team to assure compliance to OSHA safety standards.

Computer Skills- Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook AutoCAD

Education:

AAS- Mechanical Engineering Technology Wake Technical Community College.

AAS- Chemical Technology Middlesex County College

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