Erick D. Lee

**** ********** **, *******, ** ****1

832-***-****

ad1lga@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

** + years of successful experience in the Plastic industry (Injection Mold, Blow Mold, Blow Film, Extrusion Plastic) and working for the Recycling, Warehouse, Drywall and Chemical industries

Solid experience in all ranges of administrative functions and operations

Exceptional problem solver, driven to succeed and execute complex projects

Highly developed organizational, communication and time management skills

High level of attention to detail and strong ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Multi-lingual: English, Spanish and French

TWIC

Apprentice Electrician License

Experience in Hydraulic and Mechanical Controls

Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology in progress

WORK EXPERIENCE

11/2015 to Present Schutz Container Systems Houston, TX Process Technician

Responsible for process adjustments to plastics equipment to ensure steady production for all machines while minimizing interruptions. Investigate problems, perform minor repairs to equipment and communicate major repairs to Maintenance and assist with their completion. Set-up plastic equipment to make quality product after a mold change. Eliminate downtime by completing preventive maintenance. Make suggestions and work with Maintenance to improve OEE of the plastics equipment such as cycle time improvement. Make suggestions and complete changes to improve material yield by working to lightweight product when applicable and reduce first pass yield loss. Complete color changes. Complete quality checks and support all quality control initiatives. Maintain an active and effective plant safety program. Schedule employees to meet plant production needs and substitute for absent employees as necessary. Train and develop employees on new equipment, processes, etc. Operate all equipment/gages when necessary and relieve machine operators during breaks and lunches. As appropriate, incorporate and maintain safety observances, including but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensure guards and safety features are in place and working daily, maintain and display good safety practices and habits daily. Perform other duties as assigned.

10/2014 to 11/2015 TRELLEBORG - Houston, TX Tumbler Deck Lead

Make sure operators are doing housekeeping (“if they have time to lean, they have time to clean”) and area is presentable and organized at all times and ready for 5`s audit. Inspect tumblers walls to make sure there are no build up rings. Communicate day plan goals and expectations to team. Identify training needs for team members. Instruct operators on job requirements. Ensure employees comply with all safety standards and guidelines. Maintain product quality, efficiency and productivity by ensuring operators control all parameters for bead manufacturing as defined by SOPs. Communicate to warehouse all raw material needs. Immediately report personnel and disciplinary issues to shift supervisor. Feedback improvement suggestions to Supervisor and/or Engineering Specialist.

08/2012 to 09/2014 SILGAN PLASTICS - Houston, TX Production Process Tech

Operate blow molding machines to ensure production of quality cans and perform audits, weights and quality checks. Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies. Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure. Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow mold and support equipment. Make adjustments to meet product specifications. Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines. Assist with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes. Grind excess cans and material. Troubleshoot and resolve process problems. Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs. Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method. Perform processing of blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap. Perform regular process technician tasks on all equipment, systems, molds and tooling in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules and maintain documentation as directed. Make frequent quality checks on products to make sure they are being produced from established quality standards. Identify and troubleshoot malfunctioning machines or equipment and effectively communicate machine operation variations with teammates and management to diagnose problems and complete necessary repairs.

07/2009 to 08/2012 PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC. - Highlands, TX Process Technician

Manage daily operations, and correct process concerns on the production floor. Monitor shuttle extrusion, and injection Strech blow molding machines for repeatable process control. Perform engineering level work on blow molding machines for running . Processing and manufacturing Pet and HDPE resins. Complete product change overs and start-up's. Monitor and correct automation and downstream equipment. Monitor and correct vision systems for product consistency. Clean and prepare material and conveying systems. Set up and calculate weight scale blenders. New tool and color qualification samples as requested by engineering. Work directly with engineering teams to resolve complex processing problems to improve customer products. General maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Analyse and audit departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing. Train new and existing technical staff

02/2007 to 06/2009 POLY-AMERICA - Baytown, TX Production Technician

Set up blow film and extruder plastic machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order. Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production process. Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift. Feed information akin to speed, shapes and sizes through the machine set up box. Place parts in semi-automated machines. Calibrate machines at the beginning of each shift. Recalibrate machines at the end of each shift. Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum operation. Troubleshoot problems during machine operation. Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out. Perform random tests to ensure accuracy. Perform safety checks on every machine. Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output. Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times. Create and maintain activity logs. Provide relevant information regarding progress to Supervisors. Da

01/2004 to 01/2007 LAGURCA CORP. - Fort Lauderdale, FL Warehouse Manager

Plan, coordinate and supervise all operating movements warehouse and distribution center. Supervise and lead warehouse and distribution operating activities center. Ensure the Integrity of the load that is under his custody. Check that the merchandise is in place and stored under the terms that have been assigned. Perform documentation control in relation to the goods received and dispatched distribution center. Coordinate, supervise and make physical tracking the inventory. Inspect safety conditions in the warehouse area and distribution center. Ensure regulatory compliance and controls established. Establish guidelines for distribution and order, for the goods within the warehouse and distribution center. Supervise the administrative control functions and billing expenses for warehouse or distribution center. Receive and process the returns made by business customers. Manage freight and dispatch to get the best end cubic order to optimize the distribution ratio over cost. Streamline time loading and unloading of goods. Coordinate transportation for dispatch by geographic area or specific routes according orders. Meet the requirements of the user and assume operational responsibility for the distribution or delivery of goods requested. Count with packing or packaging to ensure the quantities and qualities of articles and materials are correct. Ensure control and accuracy of items that are released, as well as running speed to meet deadlines requested.

03/2003 to 01/2004 RIOS DRYWALL - Orlando, FL Supervisor

Manage, execute and complete installation of the metal framing and drywall hanging for specific projects. Prepare and manage daily updates, execution reports and work schedules. Assist the CEO.

03/2002 to 03/2003 RIOS DRYWALL - Orlando, FL Installer

Responsible for installing metal framing and drywall hanging for houses, condos and offices additions/ remodeling.

01/1990 to 01/2002 ALPLA OF VENEZUELA - Venezuela Injection Blow Mold Plastic Technician

Maintain processes of molding machines for sustainable quality parts. Troubleshoot and determine molding problems. Recommend modifications for improvements to either process and/or tooling. Perform routine visual inspection of product and routine review of manufacturing processes and documentation. Assist Production floor. Complete follow up reports and documentation for all mold trials and/or process development. Train Manufacturing floor on molding techniques. Train personnel to improve technical abilities of staff with current processes and equipment. Maintain documentation of the production systems. Continuous improvement on the Production floor for 5S and Lean Manufacturing. Assist all Departments with the goal of maintaining uptime of the molding machines. Work within all the guidelines as specified by company policies. Represent ATM in all customer interactions, discussions and correspondence. Work with all Support Groups. Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude. Assist or complete all the roles that are required as a Process Technician and assist in all activities as instructed that are within physical capabilities. Troubleshoot the molding process and resolve issues related to flash, shorts, splay, burns, voids, etc. Troubleshoot the robot process, make proper adjustment of temperatures, pressures, speeds and related molding parameters. Troubleshoot other auxiliary equipment such as blenders, mold and water temperature controllers, hot stampers, welders, baggers, stakers, specialty automation, etc.

EDUCATION

1995 I.U.T.E.P.I., Valencia – Venezuela Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

REFERENCES

Cesar Luna 281- 515.9820

Rene Villalta 832-***-****

Luis Diaz 713-***-****

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