Ben A.Weber

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

Kentwood, Michigan 49512

Hp 616-***-****

acbum3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: 22 years of technical processing experience in the molding of

Class A automotive and consumer plastics with emphasis on

problem prevention and resolution in 200 to 3500 ton injection molding

machines.

Objective: A position with management responsibility for

Plastic Process Engineering / management in a worldclass

injection molding facility.

Employment / Experience

Leon Plastics

1/09 to present

Process Engineer

Troubleshoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality standards.

Sample new tooling and make suggestions to tooling engineers for a trouble

free mold. I am also responsible for the techs, die setters, tool room and

maintenance personnel on the shift. I am also responsible for cycle

efficiency on 48 molding machines and keep downtime to a minimum.

Lacks Trim Division

12/06 to 1/09

Process Manager

Troubleshoot and adjust molding parameters, also adjust robot programs to

maintain quality. Lead a small team of people in execution of daily

production tasks and in continuous improvement. Problem-solving to develop

corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous

improvement. Coordinate tooling and equipment availability with Plant

Manager. Ensures cleanliness and maintains safe work environment within

molding department. Respond to problems by performing corrective technical

or mechanical solutions. Maintain good employee relations and adhering to

Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.

Identify tooling problems and coordinate repair or modification with

outside vendors. Perform maintenance functions, including but not limited

to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on all injection

molding equipment.

Guardian Automotive Trim Division

11/99 to 12/06

Sr. Molding Process Engineer

Responsible for the day-to-day molding process issues including robotic

issue's, operating efficiencies, and productivity. Launch new tools for the

upcoming model year. Attend all tool trials before bringing them in house

for production. Establish molding parameters. Work very close with quality

and customer issues as far as fit and function or any other issues and

concerns. Work with die setters on mold change times [SMED]. I am

responsible for 30 presses from 400 tons up to 3500 tons, 5 process

engineers 3 robot techs, 9 die setters and 3 mold techs.

Frigidaire Company

7/95 to 11/99 Process Engineer

Responsible for ensuring optimum press efficiency. Duties included

performing or assisting in tooling changes, machine and tooling set-up, and

adjustment of machines for maximum production and quality. Worked closely

with Quality Assurance personnel in the processing and sampling of new

molds. Utilized Design of Experiments to develop maximum productivity.

Utilized a technique called disruption free production [DFP] to identify

persistent/recurrent production problems and to develop effective long-term

solutions. Sampled new materials and made recommendations for improvements.

Trained new technicians in proper set-up adjustment and troubleshooting

techniques. Plant operated 17 Cincinnati Milacron presses from 75 tons to

3000 tons.

Bailey Corporation [plant closed]

7/94 to 7/95

Process Engineer

Supported molding operations for a manufacturer of automotive exterior

components. Responsible for day-to-day molding issues. Worked hands on with

maintenance for machine repair and mold repair, also worked with Fanuc

robots, bond ovens and epoxy dispensing.

Kraco Industries

Molding Supervisor

3/87 to 7/94

Supervised injection molding operations for a custom molder of automotive,

consumer products and containers. Duties included performing or assisting

in tool changes, machine set-up, and adjustment for optimum cycle time and

quality. Other duties included ensuring maintenance and repair of molding

machines, auxiliary equipment and tooling, sampling new materials and

tools. Also worked on day-to-day processing problems. Assigned personal and

scheduled mold changes for production.

Materials ABS, Polypropylene, High and Low density Polyethylene,

Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Pc-ABS, Polyester, Santoprene, Xenoy,

Polystyrene., Vinyl

Presses Milacron, Van Dorn, HPM, Toshiba, JSW, and Natco- 55 to 3500

tons

Education

. Training- Advanced hydraulics- Milacron, Design of Experiments-

Frigidaire, SPC- Bailey, Frigidaire, and Guardian- How to manage

personnel

References upon request

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