Keith Barnes

Mobile Phone: 270-***-****

Secondary Phone: 413-***-****

E-mail: bq424e@r.postjobfree.com

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with opportunity for rapid promotion in a modern production plant. I have been in the Plastics Industry since 1971. I have many years of experience in most phases of the industry.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Process/Tooling Engineer

November 2008 – October 2010

Berry Plastics

Rigid Closed Top Mfg.

Supervise Mold Repair Shop

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Process Engineer

June 2001 – October 2008

Siegel-Robert |

Automotive and Parts Mfg

Sample new molds, Troubleshoot processing problems, Work with Tooling Engineers on Toling Issue's and New Tool Design.

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Field Service Tech

September 2000 - April 2001

Daiichi Jitsugyo (Niigata) | Itasca, Il.

Set up new electric and hydraulic Niigata Injection Molding Machines and repair.

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Sr. Processing Engineer

August 1998 - September 2000

The Hanson Group, Ltd. | Mayfield, Ky.

Sample all new tools

Sample all incoming existing tools

Perform DOE's on tools to determine best process

Troubleshoot processing problems

Schedule tool changes for mold tech's

Investigate new equipment

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Processing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

February 1996 - August 1998

Hi-Tech Mold & Tool | Pittsfield, Ma.

Automate operations in molding and assembly. Process Development (Sampling, DOE’s) of new and existing tools and maximize efficiency of production. Assisting in setting up Preventitive Maintenance Schedules. Work with customers to make production cost effective.

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Electrical Assembly Technician

June 1995 - September 1995

Husky Machine Builders | Pittsfield, Ma

Working as an electrical assembler. Working with Electrical Engineering to optimize efficiency in production.

Owner

August 1988 - May 1995

Berkshire Repair Service | Pittsfield, Ma

In my business, I did all phases of machine repair, set-ups, start-ups, auxilliary machinery repair and upgrades, sampling new molds for customers, optimizing existing mold cycles. Also, set up and started 2 new businesses. Design and/or repair of tower, chiller, and air compressor systems and all associated equipment. Also, automated molding and finishing processes. I worked in most of the major industrial businesses during these 7 years.

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Maintenance & Production Supervisor

August 1985 - August 1988

Pittsfield Mold & Tool | Pittsfield, Ma

Production Supervisor and scheduling for 9 molding machines and 15 employees. Also, handled all machine and equipment related maintenance. Did new mold start ups and sampling of molds built for other customers.

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Maintenance

March 1977 - August 1985

McKenzie & Company | Pittsfield, Ma

All phases of maintenance including machine, accessories, building, and mold making equipment. Also, I filled in for Shift Supervisors when needed. Had 7 employees reporting to me.

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Maintenance

August 1971 - March 1977

Greylock Plastics | Pittsfield, Ma

Performed all duties as a maintenance tech. Managed the maintenance department for 1 year.

EDUCATION

Certification,

April 2000

M&C Advanced Processes | Ann Arbor, MI

Training in the M&C Advanced Process

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Certification,

October 1999

Launsby Technical DOE Training | Mayfield, KY

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Certification,

July 1999

SPC Class | Mayfield, KY

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Certification,

October 1975

Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Training | Pittsfield, MA

Hydraulics training. 2 day course.

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Certification,

March 1974

Reed/Prentice Technical Training | East Longmeadow, MA

5 day training program.

Certification,

June 1973

Van Dorn Tech School |

Attended the Van Dorn Technical Training School for 4 days.

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SKILLS

DOE Intermediate

SPC Intermediate

Robotics Design & Set Up Intermediate

Hydraulic and Electrical Troubleshooting Expert

New Tool Sampling and Testing Expert

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Keith Barnes

140 Kelly Harris Road

Bowling Green, KY. 42101

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