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BLOW MOLDING PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Work History

October 2020-CurrentBlow Molding Process Engineer | Company Name | City, State

March 2020-September 2020Blow Molding Process Engineer | Company Name | City, State

Support the product development process by assisting the program teams as necessary to ensure successful product launches.
Participate in design review meetings for initial evaluation of part and mold design for new product development.
Responsible for the mold validation process, including set-up, troubleshooting, process monitoring, and validation.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to identify, analyze, and correct production related problems.
Responsible for mold set ups, changeovers, and process optimization.
Setup and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing, and downstream assembly equipment.
Participate in interdepartmental projects critical for the continuous improvement of production related activities.
Mentorship and training junior set up and process technicians.
Continuous improvement of existing processes using DOE and other methods to increase efficiencies.
Work with the Engineering team to resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and existing tooling.
Scientific approach to problem solving machine issues.
Tracks statistical data and utilize SPC to continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of the molding operations.
Participate in 5S initiatives and cost reduction opportunities.
Assist in continuous improvement of Company work force by training Process Technicians and Mold Technicians on efficient machine operation and set up techniques.

July 2017-March 2020Blow Molding Process Technician | Company Name | City, State

Manage daily operations, and correct process concerns on the production floor
Monitor shuttle extrusion, and injection stretch blow molding machines for repeatable process control
Perform engineering level work on Aoki, Kautex, Automa, Magic, and Heins blow molding machines running various size products
Experienced at processing and manufacturing PET, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, PVC, and PCR Resins
Complete product change overs and start-up's
Set-up and correct automation and downstream equipment
Monitor and correct vision systems for product consistency
Clean and prepare material and conveying systems
Set-up and calculate weigh scale blenders
New tool and color qualification samples as requested
Work directly with engineering teams to resolve complex processing problems to improve customer products
Analyze and audit departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
Certified forklift operator
Certified industrial crane operator
General maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Train new and existing technical staff
Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance

June 2012-July 2017Stretch Blow Molding Process Technician | Company Name | City, State

Complete product tooling changes.
Processing new production start up's.
Customer requested new product samples.
Worked with Uniloy USB 200, and Aoki injection stretch blow molding processes.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing root causes of defects and making in process adjustments to eliminate them.
Working with maintenance teams to diagnose mechanical problems with machines.
Monitor gauges, dials and various indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
Processing various grades of PET, and PCR resins.
Calculate let down ratios for color and material changes.
In process dimensional quality checks, and use of lab equipment.
Directly working with management, engineering, and quality departments.
Document production efficiency.
Preventative maintenance of blow molds, injection hot runners, and tooling.
Complete disassembly of tooling for cleaning.
Replacement of damaged and or worn components.
Tooling conversions.
Light electrical work.
Addressing tooling problems for tool makers to correct.

Education

2019Pro Molder Certificate: ProEx Blow MoldingPaulson Plastics Academy , City, State

Machine specifications.
Description of extruder and components.
Process variations (continuous extrusion blow molding, intermittent extrusion blow molding.)
Common types of thermoplastics for blow molding.
Polymer molecule properties.
Die head design.
Co extrusion review.
Blow mold design and terminology.
Processing steps for blow molding.
Machine start-up and shut down procedures.
Part quality and problem solving.
Molecular distribution.
Maintenance Procedures.
Parison programming.

2019Injection Stretch Blow Molding APEX Container Tech Inc. , City, State

Injection speeds, pressures, and switch-over point. How to control the cushion and what it means to the process. Injection profile. How it changes the blowing parameters.
Hot runner manifold design's and control. Viscous heating, shear heating, explanation and solutions.
The conditioning station, and control of optimal wall distribution. Heat transfer, and re heating preforms.
Stretch rods tip designs, adjustments. Stretch ratios, orientation, and stretching behaviors. First and second blow pressure.
Blow molding bottles. Common molding problems and their solutions.
Intrinsic viscovity, Materials, and additives. Crystallinity, and strain induced crystallinity. Thermal degradation.

2017Plastics Manufacturing: Mechanical TechnologyCayuga County Community College, City, State

Engineering blue print reading, sketching, basic drawing techniques, and geometric constructions.
English and metric measuring, inspection tools, and equipment used in manufacturing.

2010High School DiplomaEmmanuel Baptist Academy, City, State

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Degrees

Pro Molder Certificate : ProEx Blow Molding
Injection Stretch Blow Molding
Plastics Manufacturing : Mechanical Technology
High School Diploma