Manufacturing/Production/Assembly/Powder Coater
Resume:
Matthew Joseph Whiten
Piedmont, SC 29673
************@*****.*** 864-***-****
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented machine operator with over 20 years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high speed reduction machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Specializing in extrusion and thermoforming processes.
Work with resin and plastic film with the ability to work in a non climate controlled manufacturing environment. Proven ability to optimize operational workflows, enhance productivity, and ensure quality control. Skilled in operating complex machinery and performing precision measurements. Holds forklift certification and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and effective team collaboration.
Extrusion & Thermal Forming Machine Operator Level 3
Pactiv Evergreen, Piedmont, SC
April 2022 to Present
Operate computer plastic molding machine. Conversing and optimizing operational workflows, ensuring smooth operations, and potentially leading or supporting continuous improvement projects, while also managing documentation and data analyst.
Completing Line Tech Duties During Setup, Understand the Lockout/Tag out Posted Procedure posted on each piece of equipment and able to show lockout points on a given machine.
Operate and understand the function of the following former control: starting XTLR from cold and hot start. Demonstrate and assume accountability for effective use of time and resources to maintain line production, schedule breaks.
Crucial insurance smooth and effective workflow management, enhancing productivity, and supporting the organization's overall performance.
Knowledge of injection molding, resistance welding, and industrial controls.
Proven resourcefulness at understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines governing worker safety.
Exceeds outline goals to streamline operations and maintain a clean safe work environment.
Identified opportunities for process improvement and suggested solutions to enhance productivity or reduce waste.
Operate computer plastic molding machine. Conversing and optimizing operational workflows, ensuring smooth operations, and potentially leading or supporting continuous improvement projects, while also managing documentation and data analyst. Completing Line Tech Duties During Setup, Understand the Lockout/Tag out Posted Procedure posted on each piece of equipment and able to show lockout points on a given machine.
Operate and understand the function of the following former control: starting XTLR from cold and hot start. Demonstrate and assume accountability for effective use of time and resources to maintain line production, schedule breaks.
Crucial insurance smooth and effective workflow management, enhancing productivity, and supporting the organization’s overall performance.
• Knowledge of injection molding, resistance welding, and industrial controls.
Proven resourcefulness at understanding complex regulatory and organizational guidelines governing worker Exceeds outline goals to streamline operations and maintain a clean safe work environment.
Identified opportunities for process improvement and suggested solutions to enhance productivity or reduce waste.
Media Blaster/Painter Level 1/Machine Operator
Wabtec Global, Piedmont, SC
April 2021 to April 2022
Perform all activities required to complete visual inspection of parts for nicks, burrs and flaws and repair if possible.
Complete tasks as directed by team leads and section managers including but not limited to: getting print dimensions from engineering, getting tools/items from tool crib, gathering paperwork, retrieving supplies, piece parts and gas tips what else is expected to complete the project.
Calibrated measuring instruments such as micrometres or gauges to verify accuracy of machine outputs.
Manufacturing Process Technician
KeyTech-Piedmont, SC
March 2014 to April 2021
Perform dimensional calibrations such as digital micrometres, Vernier calliper, gauge blocks, force gauges as well as plain plug gauges and Go/No Go gauges.
Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards such as ISO 9001 or FDA guidelines.
Optimized machine setups for different product variations or changeovers.
Led root cause analysis investigations into production failures or quality issues.
Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, leading to increased output levels while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Greenville Technical College Continuing Education Division in Sustainable Manufacturing
January 2018 to January 2019
Applied Shop Math 2.00 Credits • Employ-Ability Skills 1.00 Credits
Blueprint Reading 2.00 Credits • Jig & Fixtures 1.2 Credits
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