Brett Hilliker

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South Bend, IN

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Experienced Process Technician seeking an injection molding technical position with a progressive company that offers both challenge and opportunity with growth potential based upon performance. EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree in Production Management QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced in new plant set up and organization, troubleshooting, and supervision/management (union and non-union)

Lean manufacturing environment

Lateral quality assurance (ISO, Q.S. and TS16949) and technical responsibilities

Capable of judging productivity utilization and adjusting/modifying as needed to enhance end result

Worked in alliance with engineering, maintenance and other support groups to form a strong team

Technical abilities are with emphasis on protecting the company by meeting customer requirements with both timely deliveries and quality product

Initiates a strong team approach where everyone involved, from the hourly employee to the process engineer. Team involvement is an integral part and is made to feel as such

Motivated, hands-on-manager who is technically proficient, able to supervise a spectrum of employees and areas along with quality trained and adept

Strong work ethic and know what it takes to get the job done right the first time and not afraid to tackle new and challenging tasks

20 years experience in management, technical, and supervision

Responsible for training, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, along with injection molding machines and various kinds of assembly equipment

Maintaining efficiencies as well as the operations efficiencies

Assignments have included quality duties along with supervision

Demonstrated leadership in implementation of 5S and lean manufacturing through Kaisen events

Proficient at troubleshooting and process analysis

WORK HISTORY:

Chicago Faucets:

Position: Lead Process Technician

I am responsible for all process documentation. Making new processes, sampling new tools, and making sure critical dimensions are addressed. I do all the tooling changes as well. Monitor the processes to ensure that everything is running efficient is also my responsibility. I do all the automation programming on the Sepro robots in the molding department as well.

Earthway Products: 2010 to 2018

Position: Supervisor/Lead Technician

Supervising a staff of 20 people including skilled labor. Responsible for

operations of the facility. Quality, productivity, scheduling, and administrative

duties. Making sure all processes were documented and up to date. Also responsible for the auxiliary equipment. Making processes and sampling were my responsibility as well.

Mann-Hummel: 2003 to 2009

Position: Supervisor

Responsibilities: Supervising a team of 20 to 30 employees, troubleshooting all equipment. A tier 1 automotive parts supplier

Plastic Masters: 2001 to 2003

Position: Supervisor

Responsibilities: Troubleshooting all equipment for an automotive parts supplier

Nyloncraft: 1998 to 2001

Position: Technician

Responsibilities: Troubleshooting all equipment for an automotive parts supplier

South Bend Plastics: 1996 to 1998

Position: Supervisor

Responsibilities: Supervise 20 to 30 employees and troubleshoot all equipment making parts for the automotive industry

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request