Derek Thompson
Bethel, Ohio *****
Email: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am interested in obtaining a Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician or Process Engineering position that will utilize my skills and further the capabilities of the Company.
EDUCATION
SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY Portsmouth, Ohio
A Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering (2005)
Relevant Coursework:
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Hydraulics/ Pneumatics, Industrial Management, Engineering Drawing, Electricity/ Electronics, CADD/ Cadkey, Chemistry, Physics: Mechanical, Energy Math: Algebra - Calc. 2, Public Speech, Technical Writing, Statistical Process Quality Control 1, 2, and 3, Mold Flow and Design 1, 2, and 3, Advanced Processing
WORK EXPERIENCE
8/14 – present EDAC Composites Florence, KY
Lead Development Compression Injection Process & QC Technician (Precision Compression Molding 35 to 600 ton presses)
Aerospace and Defense Division of Engineered Composite Materials
Process & Setup (clean room and production)
Carbon fiber detailing and application set-up
Material milling process for molding process
CNC Machining
Documentation and data collections
Tool changes
General Maintenance
Part finishing
7/13 - 08/14 Celanese / Staffmark Employment Services Florence, KY
Polymer Processing Technician (Precision Injection Molding 30 to 750 ton presses)
Polymer Research and Development Division of Engineered Materials
Polymer development, analytical and physical properties processing studies
Developed polymer, properties testing/ ISO quality standards
Polymer process set-up
Tool changes
General Maintenance
Automation Trouble-shooting
Process Set-up
08/05-7/13 United States Postal Service Sharonville, OH
Mail Hander
Sorted packages to varied zip codes; Got equipment needed for the jobs; Set-up cells for priority; Back-up Supervisor of several units; Suggest new Ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and to raise revenue
2/05 - 08/05 Huhtamaki New Vienna, OH
Molding Technician (Injection Stack Molding 50 to 750 ton presses)
Consumer food products
Mold changeovers
Process Quality Control
General Maintenance
Automation Trouble-shooting
Process Set-up
9/ 00 – 3/ 04 3MPO Amelia, OH
Molding Technician/ Tool repair (injection molding, 30 to 550 ton presses)
Consumer and Electronic
Mold changeovers
Process Quality Control
General Maintenance
Mold tool PM's/ repairs (lathe, mill, grinder, etc. work)
DOE’s
Robotic programming
Equipment design and development and application testing
9/ 99 - 9/ 00 Maca Plastics Winchester, OH
Molding Supervisor (injection, and insert vertical injection molding, 25 to 350 ton presses)
Consumer, automotive, and electronic
Mold change-over
Process Quality control
Maintenance
Assign shift duties
Assisted in setup of machines
Tuned new molds
02/ 99 - 9/ 99 Portsmouth Plastic Portsmouth, OH
Molding Supervisor Assistant (Blow Molding) consumer
Mold change-over, adjustments, machine operating, and head tooling changes
Process Quality control
Trained new employees and worked assembly line
Loaded product shipments for customers
Management/ Maintenance trainee
05/ 98 – 09/ 98 Wal-Mart New Boston, Ohio
Sales Clerk, Retail, Consumer products
Helped customers with locating items, ringing up purchases, loading purchases; Put together large items such as furniture, bicycles, lawnmowers, patio furniture, etc.; Kept areas clean and safe for personnel and customers
06/ 94 – 09/ 97 Kevin Singer Pool and Supply Service
Sales Manager and Lead Service Technician
Sold Hot tubs, Spas, and was in charge of installation and service; Overhauled and repaired motors, pump seals, filter systems, and plumed lines for hot tubs, pools, and –spas; Kept chemicals in balance for pools and Hot tubs; Electrical wiring and installation of motors and units; Certified Spa Repair Technician and Sales Representative
SKILLS
Excellent communication and writing skills
Excellent processing skills
Excellent troubleshooting skills process and mechanical
Excellent work ethics
Excellent leadership
Ability to work well with others, and work independently at a PI level
Neat and well organized in work
Chemical handling, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and electrical
AVAILABILITY
I am currently working full-time, and my availability will be based on a two week notice.