Student

Joshua J. Thurkettle

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Big Rapids Mi 49307

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Objective: To obtain a part time job while attending Ferris State University.

Education:

Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

• A.A.S., in Plastics Technology. Fall 2010

• B.S., in Plastics Engineering Technology. May 2012 Expected

Courses taken included:

• Plastics and Elastic Materials

• Plastic Processing I and II

• Plastics Product-Tool Design I and II

• Plastics testing and physical properties

• Plastics Composites

• Plastics Decorating – Assembly

• Statistical Quality Control

GPA: 3.02

Employment:

May 2011 – August 2011 Royal Technologies Hudsonville, MI

Plastics Engineering Intern

• Collected and analyzed data

• Performed mold changes

• Processed first shot samples

• Processed parts to be tested

• Ran pressure drop analysis.

May 2010 – August 2010 Ess-Tec Inc. Holland, MI

Plastics Engineering Intern

• Operated Injection molding machines

• Projected area and usage calculations

• Performed quality checks on parts

• Conducted Go/no go gage quality checks

• Pad printed, loaded, unloaded, and inspected pad printed parts

• As a team and Individually performed mold changes

• Set up auxiliary equipment: Grinders, dryers, conveyer belts

• Diagnosed and troubleshot problems as a team

• Material Handling and mixing.

• Regrind scarp parts

November 2007 – August 2008 Innotec, Inc. Zeeland, MI

High School Engineering Intern

• Operated injection-molding machines

• Assisted in mold changes

• Individually performed start up and shut down of injection-molding machines

• Conducted quality checks on parts.

• Typically used Go/No go gages, visual checks, and scoring of labels.

• Performed color checks

• Worked up to 12 hour days.

April 2006 – November 2007 Rainbow Grille Hudsonville, MI

Waiter

• Waited on Tables

• Wash dishes

• Bus tables

• Cashier

Activities/ Honors:

• Treasurer of Society of Plastics Engineers FSU Chapter (January 2011 - Present)

• College of Engineering Technology Deans list (Fall 2009 – Spring 2011)

• National Member of Society of Plastics Engineers (October 2010 – Present)

• Vice President of the Residents Hall Association (Spring 2009)

• Tour guide for Plastic and Rubber Career days (Fall 2008-Present)

• Jr. Councilor for Cadets (Fall 2004-Spring 2008)

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