Process technician/Machine Operator

Barron Isaac

Professional Summary

Experienced and dependable professional with over 15 years in industrial and plastics manufacturing, including hands-on experience with injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion processes. Skilled in mold setup, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality control on the production floor. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and adapt to fast-paced environments. Eager to bring strong mechanical aptitude, leadership, and continuous improvement mindset to a Mold Technician role.

Work Experience

Buzzballz, Carrollton, TX January 2025 to Present Process Technician

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot injection molding, blow mold, or other plastic manufacturing processes.

• Ensure machines are calibrated and maintained for optimal performance, adjusting machine settings as required.

• Monitor production quality, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to meet quality standards.

• Perform routine maintenance on molding machines and related equipment.

• Collaborate with engineering team to develop process improvements and reduce waste.

• Ensure that all ERP processes are executed accurately, adhering to the established protocols for each transaction.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the plastic molding process, including equipment malfunctions, material inconsistencies, and production delays.

• All other duties as assigned.

Pioneer Frozen Foods, Duncanville, TX February 2024 to January 2025 Mixer Operator

• Reviewed the production schedule and verified all necessary products were available.

• Ensured mixer was clean and ready for production.

• Used automated screen to drop flour and pre-weigh into mixer.

• Hand-loaded ingredients such as shortening or yeast.

• Added water or oil depending on the product being run and started batch.

• Documented start and finish times and confirmed in SAP for company records.

• Adhered to all housekeeping, GMP, and safety rules.

Sherwin-Williams, Garland, TX June 2021 to October 2023 Blend Operator

• Performed full check of forklift, drum hauler, and all equipment at start of shift.

• Ensured raw materials were present based on batch ticket.

• Weighed materials per specified amounts.

• Used PPS to move batch status to started/complete throughout shift for management visibility.

GAF, Dallas, TX December 2017 to September 2020 Production Operator II

• Operated shingle production line and maintained mechanical parts to avoid reoccurring breakdowns.

• Performed specification and color checks every half hour.

• Documented findings for production supervisor.

WhiteWave Foods, Dallas, TX April 2013 to November 2017 Packaging Lead

• Assigned duties to team members based on production needs.

• Logged shift numbers into Microsoft Word database.

• Staged materials and maintained Douglas food processing machine.

• Ensured employee health and safety.

Berry Global/Berry Plastics, Waxahachie, TX May 2011 to March 2013 Extrusion Operator

• Operated extrusion machine and plastic film blower on night shift.

• Maintained clean components for production consistency.

• Made continuous equipment adjustments during shift.

Advanced Refreshments, Dallas, TX March 2008 to April 2011 Blow Mold Operator

• Set up and broke down blow mold machine.

• Ensured bottle hopper was loaded to minimize downtime.

• Scheduled and performed product changeovers.

• Troubleshot mechanical issues and referred unqualified repairs to maintenance.

Education

Legal Studies, Tyler Junior College - Tyler, TX (August 2002 to May 2004)

Did graduate- Kilgore High School TX

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