Process engineer, maintenance, supervisor, process tech

John VanDeWark **** Highway ** east

Comer, Ga ***29

Cell Phone 770-***-**** Email kzzkgm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

TO GAIN A POSITION WITH A GROWING, COMPETITIVE FIRM WHICH WILL BENEFIT FROM MY SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY.

QUALIFICATIONS:

21 years experience in plastics in various positions from Process Engineer, Supervisor, Maintenance, and Process Tech in varied environments consisting of closures, electronics, medical, performs, and consumer packaging,

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of molding machine, material, mold, and process to communicate through the proper department for resolution.

Exceptionally skilled in machine/mold set-up and process using both decouple II, and scientific molding techniques.

Adept in wide range of injection machinery. (Husky, Cincinnati, VanDorn, Boy, Battenfeld, Nestal, KraussMaffei)

Highly competent in troubleshooting and repair of machine hydraulic/electrical.

Skilled in using SPC to dictate the running conditions of the molding machine.

Experienced in Husky, Kona, MHT, and Mold Master, hot runner systems.

Skilled in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and working knowledge of Access. Extensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheets to produce production/efficiency reports.

Team player and eager to learn.

WORK HISTORY:

Resilux America

Aug 2010 – Present

Process Tech Pendergrass, Ga

Perform start-up of molding processes to QC specifications including setup and complex trouble shooting of mold / machine / robot / equipment to achieve a stabilized process within minimum cycle times that produced quality parts.

Troubleshooting and repair of any machine issue related to electrical, hydraulic, robot, or setup.

Performed color changes with liquid, dry color pellets, micro bead, or powder.

Supervision of shift.

Silgan Closures LLC.

Sept 2000 – Aug 2010

Process Engineer Athens, Ga

Perform start-up of molding processes to QC specifications including setup and complex trouble shooting of mold / machine / equipment to achieve a stabilized process within minimum cycle times that produced quality parts.

Designed, implementing, conducting and monitoring the progress of training programs for hourly (12) operators/technicians using both decouple II, scientific molding techniques.

Writing of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

Testing and qualification of various color, and resins.

Assist Process Tech’s in process troubleshooting.

Project management relating to injection molding.

20 percent increase in Efficiency through increasing cavitation and reducing scrap.

1.5 percent reduction in cycle time by optimizing the mold open and closing speeds.

White Cap INC.

Oct 1999 - Sept 2000

Maintenance Athens, Ga

Preventative maintenance of all injection machines and molds.

Experienced in Husky’s LM90 program.

Skilled in repair of manufacturing machinery and support equipment.

Adept in reading Mold drawing, Electrical, and Hydraulic schematics,

Machines include Husky G, H line 225 – 650 Tons with Ge Fanuc and Beckoff controllers.

E2A Technology INC. Mar 1998 – Oct 1999

Process Technician Conyers, Ga

Testing and reporting on various plastics.

Supervision of (4) Employees.

Focus on machine, mold, and robot set-ups and processing.

Maintenance and repair of machine, molds, robotics, and mold changes.

Programming of Sepro robots with 900++, 900 II controllers.

Machines include Husky “D” line 1400 ton, “E” Line 900 ton both with the Siemans controllers and “G” Line 300 ton- 750 ton with the GE Fanuc controllers.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

Clarison Industries INC. Sept 1997 - Mar 1998

Second Shift Manager/Process Technician Norcross, Ga

Provide direct supervision, resolve personnel issues, write performance evaluations and determine direct compensation, in accordance with the proper policies and procedures. (15) Employees.

Administer the hiring, termination, and disciplinary processes for production personal.

Participate in prioritizing daily production schedule, and assignments of tasks.

Train all production floor positions.

Mold changes and maintenance of all machines, which include Battenfeld 880, 353, and 260 ton with the Unilog 9000 and 4000 controllers as well as Cincinnati Milacron twin 5#, 15# and 25# accumulator head blow molding machines with the CAMAC 486 controllers.

Euroma International INC. July 1997 - Sept 1997

Production Manager/ Machine Maintenance Doraville, Ga

Supervision of first shift (4) employees.

Use of a variety of low to high density/impact plastics.

Prototype mold setup and process and well as mold changes.

Mold and machine maintenance.

Maintenance of Boy injection machinery 22 –80 ton

Rehrig Pacific Company. Nov 1993 - Jan 1997

Assistant Foreman Lawrenceville, Ga

Supervision of shift. Daily reports, and record maintenance.

Problem solving, Maintenance and repair of machinery and molds.

Machine, mold setup, process, and mold changes.

Machines include Husky X line 3165 ton tandem with the Siemans controller, Krauss-Maffei 750-800 ton with the old cam and relay logic, and the VanDorn 1000 ton with the pathfinder controller.

ADVANCED TRAINING:

SPC / QC TRAINING

MELT INDEX TRAINING

BASIC HYDRAULIC / ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TRAINING

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

SEPRO LEVEL 1 PROGRAMMING AND TROUBLESHOOTING COURSE (S900 ++ S900 II CONTROLLER) JULY 1999

Husky Injection Molding Machine Maintenance “G” series course.

Husky Injection Molding Machine Maintenance “H” series course

Pressco ProVision Vision system maintenance training.

Pressco Intelispec Vision system maintenance training.

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