Brandon Witten
Frankfort Ky, *0601
Phone: 502-***-****
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
Objective
I am a detail oriented, hard worker that has worked in a fast paced plastics manufacturing setting for over 7 years. I am looking to join a supportive, stable team to apply my extensive knowledge of the injection molding of ABS, TPE, Nylon, TPO, PP, PE, and other materials. My experience in process troubleshooting and root cause identification can help contribute to building a strong organization. I am passionate about tooling and am looking to expand my skill set and learn new skills that will add to personal growth and the growth of the company.
Skills
• Worked with injection molding machines up to 3400 tons
• Experienced processor, able to troubleshoot a variety issues.
• Worked with Engel, KraussMaffei injection mold machines.
• Worked with multi-cavity (up to 8 parts) and single cavity molds.
• Worked with double shot molding (Nylon, rubber etc.).
• Experience with hot runner systems.
• Experience with valve gated tools.
• Experience with close tolerance parts.
• Strong knowledge of process trouble shooting and root cause identification for injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machine controls and set points.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding setup and troubleshooting including hot runner controllers, thermolator, chillers, water flow, gauge or install and nozzle tips.
●Extensive robotics training.
●Ability to change eoats.
●Ability to adjust insert and sight cylinders and adjust proximity sensors on robotics.
●Experience adjusting grippers and gripper sensor on robotics
●Experience adjusting needles and replace or refile cloth needles.
●Ability to program robotics and replace pins if compromised.
HTNA
Operator
August 2014-September 2014
Frankfort, KY
• Responsible for installing components and carpet to final product.
• Ensured container label corresponded with internal product.
• Followed company guidelines for a safe and clean workplace.
• Supported new hires with company processes and practices.
• Supported Utility during line changeovers.
Montaplast of North America
Mold Setter/Utility
November 2006 – April 202
Frankfort, KY
• Responsible for the set-up of machines that produced automotive exterior grilles, interior plastic components, intake manifolds.
• Worked with KraussMaffei machines 250 to 2000 Tons. Also some work on Engels up to 3400 Tons.
• Followed company guidelines for a safe and clean workplace.
• Performed mold set-up and inserted changes on high pressure plastic molding presses.
• Read set-up sheets and examine pattern to determine mold set-up and/or insert change procedures.
• Set up mold for 1st piece tryout and inspection, defect removal.
• Changed end of arm tooling and make adjustments to EOAT to pick up parts.
●Trained for six months on ABB 6 axis robots.
• Processed parameters in molding machines and make necessary changes to provide a quality product.
• Experience with hot runner system Johnny 5 unit.
• Worked with multi-cavity molds up to 8 parts.
• Followed diagram on set-up sheet for installing proper water lines/systems for molds.
• Train new hires to perform job requirements and follow safe work procedures.
Education
High School Graduate
References
Brandon Price, Process Technician
Donovan Headrick, Process Technician
FD Robinson, Production Team Leader