Carlos Hinojosa

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Santa Clara Ca 95050

408-***-****

acvzvg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: My objective is to put forth my over two decades of proven plastic injection molding expertise, management experience, and exceptional leadership style in leading a plastics manufacturer in the greater Bay Area region to greater levels of efficiency, profitability, and safety Summary: Broad based industrial maintenance experience with a core skill set in casting, extrusion and mold equipment maintenance. Experienced in Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Welding, Machining, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, etc. Willing to tackle the maintenance challenges presenting themselves, and willing to assist and learn from others in their areas of expertise EXPERIENCE

Stack Plastics Inc., Menlo Park, California 09/2013 08/2016 Maintenance Manager/Safety Manager

● Responsible for maintenance and repair of all plastic injection molding machines and support equipment, including contract maintenance, additionally establishing and overseeing all contracts pertaining to rental and owned equipment

● Worked closely with engineering, quality, materials, and management staff to align maintenance activities with company objectives

● Maintained both on and off hour emergency response teams to include repairing equipment, stabilizing damages, and calling in support personnel as needed

● Oversaw the implementation and monitoring of the annual Capital Expenditure Program budget in relation to plant and equipment, and in conjunction with Product or Program Managers, the installation of new or re designed molds and machines Emerald Packaging, Union City, California 03/2013 09/2013 Electromechanical Technician

● Inspected parts for quality and specifications and repaired a dozen plastic injection molding machines and various die cast configurations

● Performed final packing and inspection

● Trained new employees to operate machines and follow instructions

● Worked with a team on problem solving critical thinking

● Operated several different types of automotive machinery Tesla Motors, Fremont, California 04/2012 02/2013 Senior Manufacturing Technician Plastics and Die Cast

● Managed d ay to day coverage of production line casting equipment: responding to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime

● Created, modified, and implemented PM documents and schedules, under the direction of senior Tesla management

● Performed major equipment repairs and rebuilds on hot runner units, thermolators, chillers, ultrasonic welders, moto man robots, furnaces, and on an assortment of hydraulic assemblies (on weekends and holidays, additionally)

● Designed, fabricated, implemented, and fully documented equipment improvements and modifications

● Managed spare part inventory

Miasole, Santa Clara, California 09/2008 4/2012

Senior Maintenance Technician

● Led the day to day equipment TPM / PM activities to ensure operational availability including but not limited to responses to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly

● Oversaw analysis and adjustment of maintenance practices and procedures and Preventative Maintenance Schedules

● Lead continuous improvement processes to improve machine uptime and reduce machine breakdowns

● Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and quality issues

● Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds on Solar Cell Lamination Equipment, die cutters, wire weaving machines, slitter systems, conveyors, gantry systems, blower motors, cognex vision systems, bar code readers, proximity sensors, and servo motors Plastikon Industries, Hayward, California 06/2006 Sep/2008 Sr. Maintenance Technician

● Performed quality checks on all molded parts and records required information on quality documents

● Maintained specifications by observing work instructions for each product and taking measurements detecting malfunctions troubleshooting processes answering alarms adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes

● Maintained safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

● Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions troubleshooting malfunctions calling for repairs

● Maintained continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

● Maintained neat and orderly work area by cleaning up any stray parts, materials, spills etc NyproPlastic, ElPaso, Texas 10/2003 05/2006

Lead Maintenance

● Set up and operated machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, or fixtures and tools – and/or coordinated external design/fabrication

● Cleaned, lubricated, measured, and prepared molds for production including changing tools when required – maintained last shots and tool history

● Implemented and led Predictive Maintenance Program for the facility

● Pulled, cleaned, measured screws and barrels as required – maintaining updated/accurate database

● Ensured accuracy, completeness, and updated all related documentation

● Ensured proper safety and company policies/guidelines

● Supported ISO 9001/2000 QMS

SKILLS

● Manufacturing

● Packaging

● GMP

● Ergonomics

● Value Streams

● ISO 13485:2003

● Machine shop skills

EDUCATION

El Paso Community College of Texas, El Paso, TX

● Process/Set up Troubleshooting and Repair Certified

● Industrial Apprentice Program Industrial Maintenance Technology

● AC DC Motor Control, Hydraulics

● Blueprint Reading and Interpretation

● Industrial Electricity and Pneumatic Control executive training.

● MotoMan Robot programing seminar.

● Nigata all Electric Molding machine maintenance seminar.

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