Kyle Thompson
Lab Tech Quality Control
Wilmington, DE 19805
*******@*****.***
I am seeking a position within a manufacturing industry, with an employer who's focused on sustainability and growth. I looking for a long term permanent position where my talents and skills can be challenged and utilized to their maximum. Additionally, my vast experience in working under pressure and in a team-oriented environment would make me the perfect candidate for your team. Work Experience
Lab Tech,Batching,Blow Mold Operator, Forklift Operator Cott Beverages - Concordville, PA
May 2014 to Present
Injection Molding Operator, Forklift Operator
First State Container LLC - Newark, DE
November 2013 to May 2014
Responsibilities
Monitored and oversaw the technical set up and processing of the injection molding machines. Performed basic mold set up and change overs on the injection molding machines. Ensured that the molding machines were set up and running within specified limits. Performed trouble shooting and processing to the injection molding
Blow Mold Operator
Liquid Box (Bernard Personel) - Elkton, MD
June 2013 to November 2013
Primary responsibilities are the operation of high speed blow molding and auxiliary equipments to manufacture various plastic products meeting quality and production standards. Have a safety- conscious attitude in order to help prevent possible incidents from occurring that could harm not only yourself, but other plant personnel as well. Communicate any machine issues, such as improper functioning and blockages, to the appropriate personnel when necessary. Assistant Extrusion Operator
Gehr Plastic - Chichester, PA
March 2013 to June 2013
Sets up and operates extrusion press to shape hot billets into products, such as bars, tubing, structural shapes, and rods: Installs dies, mandrels, containers, heating coils, press tools, extrusion heads, and run-out bridging in press, according to size and type of product, using hand tools. Print Production Level 4 (Contract)
Xerox (AppleOne) - Wilmington, DE
May 2012 to September 2012
Operated a Docutech 6115 and Xerox color 800 to print high volumes of school materials for the Widener University Law School copy center.
Point of contact to receive, review and electronically log customer jobs. Modify document layouts and impositions to achieve desired finished results. Often re-engineer documents to migrate from offset to digital for printing. Apply color management, color correction, trapping and image editing from various data. Operate standard finishing equipment (e.g. paper cutters, inserters, laminating, and hole punchers. Digital Printing Operator/Finisher
FOXFIRE PRINTING AND PACKAGING - Newark, DE
April 2011 to January 2012
Set-up and operate digital printing equipment in an efficient safe, orderly, and quality conscious manner. (Xeikon 6000 and 5000)
Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation. Performed routine maintenance and troubleshoot to minimize machine downtime. Read and interpret job jackets to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
Licensed forklift operater to move finished goods. Pressroom Helper (Feeder Operator)/ Utillity Operator (Material Handler) GEORGIA PACIFIC - COLORBOX DIVISION - Harrington, DE August 2007 to March 2011
Maintain, Make-ready, Wash-up a 6 and 7 color printing press (KBA Planeta). Demostrated the ability to remove plates and blankets, Performed basic cleaning and PM requirements.
Often used the forklift as a material handler to assist the printing department. Sales Associate
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS - Salisbury, MD
August 2006 to May 2007
Customer service oriented position, help establish and maintain new business relationships. Maintained inventory reports which helped reduce the store loss prevention by 12 percent. Part-time Service Manager
FEFERAL EXPRESS GROUND - Seaford, DE
September 2005 to April 2006
Coordinated a team of ten employees, logistically managed the flow of packages corresponding to their correct designation.
Responsible for training employees with best practices methods. Education
Bachelors in Business Management
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY - New Castle, DE
2011
Associate's in General Business
DELAWARE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Georgetown, DE
2009
High School Diploma
LAUREL SR. HIGH SCHOOL - Laurel, DE
January 2000 to January 2003
Skills
Offset and Digital Printing,GMP,SQF, Manufacturing Environmental and Safety Training(LOTO), Forklift and Clap Truck Certifications, ISO 9000, Lean systems, Six Sigma, AIB Packaging Standards, 5S, Data File Management, Windows/Mac, Microsoft Office