Paul R Heyduke, Jr
Bensalem, Pa *9020
Telephone: 267-***-****
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulheyduke
Summary of Qualifications
Skilled Plastics Processing specialist with over 20 years of experience in extrusion, mixing, compounding, hydrocolloids, heat welding, thermoforming, warehouse, shipping, receiving, maintenance, etc. Also experienced in troubleshooting and solving complex problems. Proven ability to learn quickly and communicate with all levels of management and staff. Enjoy developing unique strategies to resolve previously ignored and troublesome problems. Excelled in an environment which demanded very high quality and productivity. Motivated to increase efficiency using new methods and approaches.
Experience:
May, 2017- Laid Off due to end of assignment due to surgery
Present
May, 2017- Temporary Disability due to surgery
Aug, 2017
January, 2014- Aerotek, Inc
May, 2017 Assigned to Ethicon, Inc, Somerville, NJ
Polymer Processing Technician
Work on preparing various samples of materials for testing and evaluation using ultrasonic welder and needle swaging machine.
Pretest samples to ascertain potential test results
Make minor adjustments to equipment to obtain desired results.
Prepare samples for Invitro testing and perform testing when samples are ready.
April, 1991 – Convatec Inc, Skillman, New Jersey
July, 2012 ConvaTec is a leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies in Ostomy Care, Wound Therapeutics, Continence and Critical Care, and Infusion Devices.
Sr. Process Technologist
Worked in Clean Room environment, Class 100,000, utilizing Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Developed and wrote procedures and specifications
Setup, operated and maintained various equipment in a Process Development Lab such as Davis-Standard extruders, AMK batch mixers, Cassco heat welders, web converting equipment, Sencorp and Tommy Nielson thermoformers, REM Slitter/Rewinder, BOY injection molder, Indusco Die Cutting Presses, Branson Ultrasonic welder, etc.
As needed, performed any maintenance on the above equipment to keep processes running
Administered departmental warehouse/work order system on a daily basis and interfaced with software vendor as needed to keep system up and running with minimal downtime to end users. Worked with vendor on potential upgrade.
Paul R Heyduke, Jr
1367 Brown Ave
Bensalem, Pa 19020
Telephone: 267-***-****
**********@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulheyduke
1984- 1991 Baxter Healthcare Corp., Bristol, Pa
Lead Maintenance Technician/Environmental Coordinator
Manage staff responsible for Plant maintenance and custodial duties.
Responsible for all facility maintenance including custodial, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Responsible for all equipment maintenance to keep manufacturing running.
Work in Clean Room environment, Class 100,000, utilizing Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Develop and write procedures and specifications
Responsible for $130 thousand departmental budget including payroll, supplies, and equipment
Setup and implement calibration program for all manufacturing instrumentation.
Facility Environmental Coordinator including hazardous waste disposal
Perform the duties of R&D Technician for Engineering Department related to process development and troubleshooting current production lines.
1983-1984 Celanese Specialty Operations, Summit, New Jersey
Lab Technician
Responsible for operation and maintenance of extrusion and ancillary equipment used in the densification and filtration of Liquid Crystal Polymers.
Involved in developing the process for filtration of Liquid Crystal Polymers including working with outside equipment vendors.
Education:
1983-1990 Raritan Valley Community College, Somerville, New Jersey
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
Graduated with Honors
1990 Distinguished Student Scholar
Member, Phi Theta Kappa
Military:
1967-1971 U.S. Air Force
Skills:
Experienced in MS Office. Adobe Reader and Pro, SAP
Hands on experience with desktop PC hardware and related equipment.
Keywords: extrusion, mixing, compounding, hydrocolloids, thermoforming, heat welding, process technician, warehouse, work orders, slitter/rewinder, plastics processing