Branden Hayes

Summary

Experienced Master Molder, Process Technician for the plastics industry with a background in leadership and training. Experienced in scientific molding practices. Knowledgeable in maintenance of IMM's, robotics, and various auxiliary equipment. Strong initiative in safety and 5S.

Experience

Process Engineer/Technician

Mar 2022-Aug2022

Camco

Manufactoring

Help develop and deploy processes for manufacturing.

New product sampling, tooling suggestions, work-flow enhancements.

Train and instruct technicians and operators on safety and proper flow of work.

Continuous improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Safety.

Supervisor/Process Technician

Mar 2021- Feb 2022

Sapona Plastics

Maintain operation of IMM’s

Develop new processes for new IMM’s

Assign work assignments for operators

Supervisor/Process Technician

Nov 2020-Feb 2021

Classic Molders of Monroe

Contract position

Maintain operation of IMM’s

Assign work assignments for operations

Help develop new processes from outdated processes for more effective manufacturing

Training of employees on safety and proper work flow

Process Technician

Mar 2020- May 2020

Cascade Die Casting Group, High Point

Manufacturing

• Maintain operation of Die-Cast machinery.

• Set-up and establish process for Die Casting production.

Process Technician

Mar 2018- Mar 2020

Technimark LLC Asheboro, North Carolina

Manufacturing

• Maintain operation of IMM's and all auxiliary equipment.

• Monitor and adjust processes for premium output using Decoupled 3 molding practices with RJG eDart systems.

• Train and monitor new operators to ensure optimum production output.

• Remain in frequent contact with technical staff, Process Engineers, Supervisor, and Plant Manager.

• Continuous Improvement, 5S, and safety high priority.

Process Technician

July 2017-Mar 2018

Hughes Supply of Thomasville Thomasville, North Carolina

Manufacturing

• Maintain operation of IMM's and auxiliary equipment.

• Set-up and establish molding process for better production.

• Train and monitor operators for consistent and proper manufacturing practices.

Process Technician

June 2016-July2016

Moen Incorporated

Manufacturing

• Maintain operation of IMM's and all auxiliary equipment.

• Set-Up and establish molding process for better production.

• Train and monitor operators and technicians for consistent and proper manufacturing practices.

• Trained in SAP system.

• Conducted morning production meetings.

Process Technician

August 2013 - Jun 2016

Core Technology Molding Corp. Greensboro, North Carolina

• Maintain operation of IMM's, auxiliary equipment, and robotics.

• Set-up and maintain operation of equipment to meet customer demands in a timely fashion.

• 5S training, Leadership, Training, teamwork.

• Meet with customers and future customers to bid and design new products for manufacturing.

• Established SOP's for consistency in manufacturing.

• Implemented 5S guidelines and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd Shift & Operator January 2012 - July 2013

Bright Plastics

Manufacturing

• After successfully working as an operator, promoted to Supervisor.

• Run and maintain operation of manufacturing floor.

• Report and answer to VP/ Production Manager upon shift changeover.

• Answer and make adjustments to processes on the floor.

• Make decisions and plan what production should be run.

• Familiar with; Engels, Cincinatti, DeMagg, Husky, Van Dorn, and some Roboshot.

• Over 20 years of processing and mold setting experience.

• Successfully completed the Latitude Group's Leadership and Supervisory Development Course.

• Successfully earned Master Molder I certification as well as all prerequisite courses.

Injection Molding Operator October 2011 - January 2012

Bright Plastics

Manufacturing

• Operate Injection molding machines per production.

• Maintain operation of molding machines per customer needs.

• Make changes to processes to make best production times.

• Complete changeovers as needed.

Section Leader September 2011 - October 2011

Carolina Precision Plastics (Contract)

Manufacturing

• Supply raw materials to injection molding machines for operation including scanning serial numbers to the material operation database.

Washer/Dryer Operator August 2010 - July 2011

Crothall Laundry Services

Healthcare Services

• Maintain operation of industrial washer and dryer machine to meet production needs of company.

• Change and adjust machine operation to run more efficiently.

President & Foreman April 2002 - Present

Gone Fencin' Greensboro, North Carolina

Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office

• Build and erect various style fences per customer requirements.

Injection Molding Operator October 1998 - April 2005

Tyco Electronics Ltd

Automotive and Parts Manufacturer

• Injection Molding of electronic automobile connectors that include ABS systems, audio connectors, mass air flow connectors, etc.

• Maintain operation of molding machines to meet production.

• Conduct changeovers and set-ups per engineering status.

• Set and adjust process parameters for production.

• Adjust operation of robotic arms. Inspect parts using engineering specifications, various hand tools, gages, and blueprints.

Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/ 63B10 June 1993 - November 1997

North Carolina National Guard

Military

• Maintained operation of motor vehicles.

• Maintained proper operation of various vehicles including diesel engines.

• Perform routine PM's on vehicles and various equipment attached to them.

Education

Some College Coursework Completed, Mold Flow, Blueprint Reading, Machining,

DCCC Lexington, North Carolina

Certifications & Training

Molding Essentials RJG

Math For Molders RJG

• Systematic Molding RJG

• Master Molder 1 RJG

• Blueprint Reading

• Mold Flow

• Machining 101

• Paulson Plastic Course

• Leadership and Supervisory Development Course

Languages

Spanish

Intermediate: Conversational

Career Highlights

• Developed and deployed several time saving techniques involving production.

• Trained employees in set-up of machines, inspecting quality of product, measuring dimensions, how to use secondary equipment, and safe fork-lift operation.

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