David Robert Kirk

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New Cumberland, Pa 17070

abkbg9@r.postjobfree.com

September 29, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

I am interested in working for your organization. I am a highly mechanical

inclined worker with many years of experience to offer you. I enclosed my

resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment with

your company.

I am currently employed with a food processing company operating an

extruder press for the company's product line. This is a 12hr night shift

position, and I am currently looking for a day position in the field of my

experience.

My Past experience was a Tool and Die setup in the Plastic Injection

Molding trade. I was responsible for the setup and preprocess of machinery

for production, including the user interface of the machine controller. In

addition, I was certified in operating all types of forklifts and a

60,000lb boom lift truck.

As an entry-level employee with your organization I expect to start at a

beginning level position and prove myself for advancement, I would bring a

focus on quality and perfectionism to your organization. Furthermore, I

work well with others, and I am experienced in individual project work.

I would appreciate your keeping this inquiry confidential. I would like to

arrange an interview, at a convenient time for you. Thank you for your

consideration.

Sincerely,

David Robert, Kirk

24-A Ross Avenue. . New Cumberland, PA 17070

No PHONE . E-MAIL abkbg9@r.postjobfree.com

David Robert, Kirk

Objective

To work in my career fields of Logistics, Material

Management or Plastic Injection manufacturing. To

further my education in Electronics.

Employment

2005-2008 Ames True Temper

Camp Hill, Pa

Operator V Mold Setter

Perform mold/tool changes, as per production

schedule, on hot and cold runner molds, from 1 to 8

cavities. Use hoists, cranes, or 40/60k# Versi-Lift

boom truck, to set or remove molds, that range from

500 to 52000 pounds. Perform complex setups on

mold/tool and automated systems such as, Robotics,

Cynpress gas injection, external hydraulics, water

thermo, negative water pressure Logic units, mold

heat controllers, and hydraulic and pneumatic gate

control units. Load injection machine control

specifications as per mold tech setup sheets on Van

dorn, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Cincinnati Milacron and

LG GoldStar, sizes from 500t to 2000t machines.

Use problem solving and troubleshooting skills for

problems arising during setup, and the use of

excellent interpersonal communications with peers,

supervisors and other support groups to solve

extraordinary problems that arise, so as to keep

setup on schedule.

Assist mold shop mechanics on preventive

maintenance of molds. Disassemble, clean, grease

and reassembly of molds. Help with minor repairs,

Precheck of auxiliary parts of molds, and

replacement of limit switches, hydraulic hoses,

heater elements and anything else that would

prevent good and safe operation of mold.

2004 - 2005

Operator III

Setup colorant for production changes, use of

liquid color counters, dry color premixers. Assure

that correct resin is hooked up to injection

molding machine as per bill of materials. Regrind

of unacceptable parts, recirculate to machines for

cost savings on use virgin resin, and scrap losses.

To assist process tech with minor clogs in machine.

Troubleshoot problems with color not being

delivered to machine properly. Precalculate

colorant to be delivered to machine as per a

formula and weight system. Some preventive

maintenance and repair on colorant counters and

premixing machines. Keep logs on machine settings

and other tasks preformed daily.

Ames True Temper (Continued)

2002 - 2003

Operator II and Operator

Operator II: Production operator lead, responsible

for proper assembly of parts, correct color and

unblemished part. Communicate with process tech,

QA, or supervisors of problems in production. Make

sure all materials for assembly of product is

available for workers to assemble product as per

bill of materials. Relieve workers for breaks. Keep

work areas safe and clean.

Operator: Assemble parts produced from the

injection-molding machine. Assure that part color

and part are acceptable for assembly. Use of air

driven screw guns, and staplers to aid in the

production process. Communicate with production

handler of any problems in production. Keep work

area safe and clean.

2002 - 2009 D. R. Kirk Enterprises Camp Hill, Pa

Property Management

Do carpentry work, and remodeling. Light 120v and

240v electrical installation, and rework, along

with troubleshooting of wiring circuits. Outside

building repair, also door and window removal and

installation. Painting of interior and exterior.

Plumbing work.

2001 - 2002 D. R. Kirk Enterprises Mechanicsburg,

Pa

Preventive maintenance mechanic

Weekly service of 7 pieces of Lawn mowing

equipment. Routine checks of fluids, tiers and

general operation. Sharpen cutting blades. Order

and replace any worn or defective parts,

troubleshoot any electrical or mechanical problems

and fix. Communicate with owners, disposition of

equipment.

1994 - 2002 D. R. Kirk Enterprises Mechanicsburg,

Pa

Independent Courier (IC)

Pick up and deliver packages within a 300mi radius

of the Harrisburg area. Keep logs and generate

invoices. Acquire and perform preventive

maintenance on vehicles. Maintain bookkeeping

records.

1999 - 2000 Delta Dental of Pa. Mechanicsburg, Pa

Database Maint. Clerk

To input subscribers information for customer

company accounts. To edit and maintain current

eligibility in system. Do occasional filing of

paper claims and other forms.

1997 - 1999 C.V. Lawn Specialist Lewisberry, Pa

Landscaping (Sub Contractor)

Do landscaping and maintenance of commercial and

residential properties. Supervise temporary

employees for special projects. Maintain lawn and

transportation equipment in a preventive

maintenance program.

1995 - 1997 Ingram Micro Inc. Harrisburg, Pa

Ship and Rec. (Special Re slotting Team)

Warehouse operations: pick and pack customer's

orders from a pre printed orders. Manifesting and

quality control, with the use of bar code scanners

and computer terminals, to verify quantity and

product. Receive bulk products from venders and

other branches, also verifying product and

quantity.

Re Slotting: from generated reports, pull out of

main pick area, slow selling retail products, and

replace with top sellers. Deleting and reassigning

locations to product numbers, and adjusting

quantities, Using radio frequency computers and

scanners to move product. Aid in the setup of new

rack locations, and print bar code labels to

identify bin locations.

Certifications: 3000# forklift and reach truck

operations (sit down and stand up), Raymond narrow

isle tarot pallet truck, power and manual pallet

jacks.

1986 - 1993 Messiah College Grantham, Pa

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Shipped and received packages for college, students

and faculty members. Quality control of orders per

purchase orders. Maintain large storage area of

office supplies. Schedule and deliver of received

or stored items to the main campus (Post office,

Faculty areas). Help generate an annual budget for

submittal to finance Department for approval.

Instituted certifications on 3000# and walk behind

fork lifts, along with other safety standards for

warehouse and receiving operations. Generate

reports for motor carrier companies. Working on

automating the shipping and receiving operation

using Reflex and Quattro Pro software packages.

Education

1998 - 1999 ITT Technical Institute Mechanicsburg,

Pa

Electronic Engineering (2yr AASET)

1981 - 1981 Cumberland Valley H. S. Mechanicsburg,

Pa

Adult Diploma Program (Grad)

1976 - 1978 Pittsburgh Job Corps Pittsburgh, Pa

Small Engine Repair (Adv. Apprenticeship)

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