Injection Molding Machine Operator

Travis M. Kennedy

**** ***** **. **.

Caledonia, MI 49316-9536

616-***-****

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

Objective to obtain a position as a Plastic Injection Process Technician in order to produce the highest possible quality products where I can use my abilities to their fullest extent and be an asset to the company.

Employment

Grand Rapids Plastics - Michigan - 02/2012 - Present

• Process Technician

• Start-up older VanDorn and Cincinnati Presses with services jobs that haven't run in this shop before or little or no set up.

The Tech Group – Walker, Michigan – 02/2006 – 11/2011

• Process Technician

• Worked in a medical clean room making plastic parts including connectors for

blood and intravenous filters.

• Trouble shooting Aurburg Injection Molding machines and Yushin Robotics to

ensure quality parts with tolerance of flash better than 0.005”.

• Documented corrective action changes on RJG controls. Consulted customers

drawings and part specifications for quality parts.

Monroe Inc. – Grand Rapids, Michigan - 02/2003 – 02/2006

• Process Technician

• Worked in an automotive company making plastic parts including instrument

panel and speedometer needles.

• Ensured that every injection press matched the template on the RJG Insight.

• Made or modified programs on K-cut robot for proper gate cuts.

Bosch – Kentwood, Michigan - 08/2002 – 10/2002

• Machine Operator

• Obtained a temporary job to help fill an order from Detroit Diesel.

• Adjusted Okuma and Howa CMC Lathe using gauges.

Cascade Engineering ASG 33rd. – Grand Rapids, Michigan - 05/1995 – 05/2002

• Process Technician

• Worked in an automotive company that made plastic trim parts for Toyota,

Mitsubishi using two shot injection.

• Troubleshoot problems with parts from Cincinnati, Husky and Toshiba Presses.

• Troubleshoot Reis, Husky Robotics, End of Arm Tools, Valve Gate, and

Nitrogen Processor.

Master Plastics Products – Grand Rapids, Michigan – 09/1994 – 05/1995

• Machine Operator (part time)

• Assisted Quality Control by checking finished parts for conformity to

specifications.

Lacks Industries 52nd – Kentwood, Michigan - 05/1994 – 09/1994

• Machine Operator (Internship)

• Responsible for working on several machines on a daily basis insuring quality

parts.

J.A. Besteman – Grand Rapids, Michigan – 05/1990 – 05/1994

• Produce Selector

• Duties included loading and unloading produce in semi trucks to fill a

customers order.

Education

Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, Michigan - (1995)

• Associate Degree in Applied Arts & Sciences

• Curriculum: Plastics Manufacturing Technology

Kent Intermediate Skills Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan - (1990, 1991)

• Certificate of Performance - Residential Construction

Northview High School – Grand Rapids, Michigan - (1990)

• Diploma – General, Plastics, Wood Shop, Electricity, Small Motor

Training

• Systematic Injection Molding and Process Control I, RJG Associates Inc.

Traverse City, Michigan - (40 hours)

• Standard Methods of Molding, Cascade Engineering - (160 hours, RJG)

• Standardize Mold Changes, Cascade Engineering - (40 hours)

• Color Certification yearly, Cascade Engineering

• Paulson Interactive training disks, Injection Molding completed

• Certified Hilo driver and trainer, Cascade Engineering

• First Responder for first aid and CPR (current)

Honors

• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America - (1989)

• Michigan Industrial Education Awards - (1986, 1987, 1989)

References Available upon request

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