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BLOW MOLDING PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Work History
March 2020-CurrentBlow Molding Process Engineer | Flexcraft Co. | Neptune City, NJ
  • 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 | Currier Plastics Inc. | Auburn, New York
  • 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 | Silgan Plastics Corporation | Penn Yan, New York
  • 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.
August 2010-May 2012Inspector Packer | Silgan Plastics Corporation | Penn Yan, New York
  • Completed detailed line inspections and visually inspected parts for consistent product quality.
  • Consulted with production and engineering groups to address quality control issues.
  • Documented and reported substandard production.
  • Filled out daily log sheets quickly and correctly.
  • Gave support to other co-workers when needed.
  • Occasionally filled in for lead machine operator and performed all necessary duties.
June 2008-August 2010General Manager of Operations | Keuka Karts | Penn Yan, New York
  • Managed daily operations.
  • Preventative maintenance of equipment.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional service.
Education
2019Pro Molder Certificate: ProEx Blow MoldingPaulson Plastics Academy , Chester, CT
  • 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. , Guelph, ON
  • Injection speeds, pressures, and switch-over point.
  • Hot runner manifolds: design and control.
  • Viscous heating, explanation and solutions.
  • How to control the cushion and what it means to the process.
  • Injection profile: how it changes the blowing parameters.
  • The conditioning station: control of optimal wall distribution.
  • Stretch rods: tip designs, adjustments.
  • First and second blow pressure.
  • Common molding problems and their solutions.
  • Melting in the extruder.
  • Crystallinity, and strain induced crystallinity.
  • Co polymers.
  • Hydrolysis.
  • Thermal degradation.
  • Molding preforms.
  • Viscous flow, and shear heating.
  • Stretch ratios, orientation, and stretching behaviors.
  • Heat transfer: molding, and re heating preforms.
  • IR absorption, and additives.
  • Blow Molding Bottles.
2017Plastics Manufacturing: Mechanical TechnologyCayuga County Community College, Auburn, NY
  • Engineering blue print reading, sketching, basic drawing techniques, and geometric constructions.
  • English and metric measuring, inspection tools, and equipment used in manufacturing.
2010High School Diploma: Emmanuel Baptist Academy, Penn Yan, NY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Flexcraft Co.
  • Currier Plastics Inc.
  • Silgan Plastics Corporation
  • Keuka Karts

School Attended

  • Paulson Plastics Academy
  • APEX Container Tech Inc.
  • Cayuga County Community College
  • Emmanuel Baptist Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Blow Molding Process Engineer
  • Blow Molding Process Technician
  • Stretch Blow Molding Process Technician
  • Inspector Packer
  • General Manager of Operations

Degrees

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

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