Injection Molding Setup Technician & QA

NEHAL PATEL

Waterloo, Canada.

Phone: +1-519-***-****

************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and detail-oriented Injection Molding professional with hands-on experience in mold setup, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. Skilled in optimizing processes to reduce scrap and cycle times while ensuring consistent product quality. Strong communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across departments. Seeking to contribute technical expertise to support TG Minto’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Possess a foundational understanding of mold making concepts and their application in production.

•Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for identifying defects and inconsistencies.

•Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of resolving issues to maintain smooth production operations.

•Effective written and oral communication skills, facilitating clear and concise reporting and collaboration.

•Ability to thrive under time pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Setup-Technician - TG Minto, Palmerston, ON, Canada

10/2023 – 2/2026

•Set up, operated, and maintained injection molding machines, ensuring optimal cycle times and product quality.

•Applied troubleshooting skills to optimize processes, reduce rejects, and maintain consistent production flow.

•Collaborated with supervisors and technicians to support continuous operations, safety, and standardized work procedures.

•Maintained high-quality standards in injection molding by troubleshooting defects, reducing scrap, and optimizing cycle times.

Quality Team Member - TG Minto, Palmerston, ON, Canada

03/2023 – 10/2023

•Quality control by meticulously checking assembled parts for dimensional accuracy, visual defects, and compliance with rigorous specifications.

•Played a pivotal role in maintaining product integrity by promptly reporting any identified defects and deviations to the supervisor.

•Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement, actively participating in discussions aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.

Production Associate - Jefferson Elora Corporation, Elora, ON

07/2022 – 02/2023

•Operated welding machines, Basic HMI, and Plex operations.

•Loaded the machine with parts, inspected the quality of completed parts, and performed basic preventive maintenance.

•Conducted weld inspection and quality checks to ensure adherence to standards.

•Demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

•Verified machine settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces.

EDUCATION

•Mobile Solutions Development - Post Graduation May 2022 – Aug 2023 Intake Conestoga College, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Graduated with distinction

•Bachelor of Computer Engineering 2017 - 2020 Kalol Institute of Technology &Research Center, KALOL, Gujarat, India

Graduated with first class

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