High School Production Technician

Taurus L Cooley

Summary:

Experienced production technician skilled in operating and adjusting a variety of production equipment, including injection molding machines and filling equipment. Proficient in diagnosing sensor malfunctions and implementing proper drying methods for raw plastic materials. Adept at maintaining aseptic gowning requirements and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and engineering specifications. Experienced in troubleshooting machine issues, monitoring equipment, and evaluating production sequences to meet goals. Knowledgeable in lockout/tagout procedures and adept at using power tools and saw machines for precise material handling and steel fabrication. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in both molding and material processing tasks.

Education:

John Marshall Metropolitan High School Aug 1996

High school diploma

Work Experience:

Scholle Ipn, Northlake, IL 03/23 - 08/24

Thermal Lamination

•Monitor the lamination process to ensure correct settings and adjustments.

•Perform routine maintenance on the machinery to ensure optimal performance.

•Keep accurate records of production and quality control measures.

•Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

•Previous experience working with thermal lamination machinery

•Strong understanding of lamination techniques and processes.

•Adjust machine settings and parameters to achieve desired results.

•Inspect materials for defects, such as wrinkles or bubbles, before starting the lamination process.

•Monitor the lamination process to ensure the correct temperature and pressure are maintained.

•Trim excess material and clean the finished products, ensuring they meet quality standards.

•Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during the lamination process, such as machine malfunctions or material inconsistencies.

Amazon - Chicago, IL 05/2021-02/2022

Packer

•Picked and packed items using a stand-up forklift and a RF scanner.

Nemera - Buffalo Grove, IL 10/2017-03/2021

Machine operator

•Performed set-ups adjustments and operated a variety of production equipment

•Diagnosed malfunctions of sensors for proper drying methods of raw plastic material Performed complete molding process per standard operating procedure.

•Maintains aseptic gowning requirements

•Maintain machines production while troubleshooting and making adjustments needed for product to be to customer specifications

•Sets up and adjusts filling equipment settings to meet process parameters.

•Evaluated effectiveness of production sequences in relation to production goals.

•Operated various injection molding machines

•Preformed lockout/tag out procedures when required

•Responsible for adjustments to ensure efficiency in standard operating procedures and engineering specifications are followed and maintained.

•Operate and monitor equipment including carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, and palletizers

•Monitoring fill equipment per Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices

•Mixed material for molding & checked molding for defects

ATK Foods - Chicago, IL 05/2016-08/2017

Shipping & Receiving

•Filled customers online and telephone orders

•Read order to ascertain catalog number, size, color and quantity of merchandise.

•Obtained merchandise from bins and shelves

•Placed merchandise on conveyor leading to wrapping area

•Operated sit-down forklift and electric pallet jack when required

•Loading and unloading materials on freight trucks

Bar Source International - Aurora, IL 03/2015-02/2016

Machine Operator

•Operated various saw machines to cut materials to specific lengths

•Working with I-beams and M-beams to smooth steel for customers

•Proficient with tape measures and blueprints to ensure materials were being cut properly

•Used power tools and grinders to smooth and chip steel scaffolding

MSC Industrial Supplies - Hanover Park, IL 04/2013-01/2015

Material Handler

•Shipping and receiving of supplies and equipment utilizing UPS World Ship and field specific software

•Control, maintain, inspect, and organize of warehouse

•Safely and efficiently operate forklift, electrical, and manual loading equipment

•Used RF scanner to label and tag products

•Verifying picked orders throughout the day

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