TONY BULLOCK

WORK EXPERIENCE

Novolex LLC **** - November 2023

Extrusion Reclaim Operator

Responsible for operating a reclaim machine that transformed recyclable plastic product into plastic pellets used within the manufacturing process to reduce waste

Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all areas of work performance

Cleaned machines after each run and removed finished parts from molds or dies for inspection or further processing

Conducted regular tests on finished products to verify accuracy of measurements

Adjusted die plates as required for different shapes and sizes of products

Verified that all safety guards were properly installed before operating machinery

Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards

Assisted in the development of new products by making recommendations concerning process changes to improve efficiency or reduce costs

Set up machinery and ran extrusion machinery on other lines as needed

Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications

Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage

Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput

Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments

Cenveo 2013 - 2015

Press Operator

Responsible for operating their Press machine by preparing and mounting paper rolls in preparation for start up

Operated the Roll Stand and controlled the panels to the machine throughout the run

Removed and installed print plates

Monitored press chemicals and lubricants and attained registered positions while confirming correct colors

Moved cylinders and various controlled devices including the operation of the densitometer

Oversaw the proper calibration of the Avanti auto book stacker and confirmed the correct angles, tolerances and product requested

Utilized Allen wrenches and mallets to adjust machine mishaps and recalibrate areas for job precision

Trained newly hired employees on the machines and running procedures

EDUCATION

Homer L. Ferguson High Newport News, VA

High School Diploma