extrusion line operator resume example with 20+ years of experience
Hardworking production professional offering 29 years of manufacturing experience. Technology-savvy and safety-driven with demonstrated success in working with strong assembly line teams.
Competent Extruder Operator well-versed in replacing parts, repairing equipment and maintaining machinery in good working order. Reads blueprints, operates forklifts and adjusts production plans to meet changing demands.
Precise Extrusion Operator with skills in Production and Quality. Adept in verifying specified temperatures, pressures and press-cycle times to meet product specifications. Attentive to quality control and safety. Works 8 to 12-hour shifts and comfortable working in fast-paced environment.
Dedicated Extrusion Operator with years of experience developing products for clients. Proficient in examining molded products for surface defects and making appropriate corrections.
Orderly Extrusion Operator with expertise in plastics manufacturing. Excellent in manipulating extruder equipment to create desired products.
- Equipment monitoring
- Recipe reading
- Manufacturing background
- Quality control understanding
- Equipment operation
- Data entry
- Insert changes
- Continuous Improvement
- Forklift certified
- Plastics manufacturing
- Production efficiency
- Extruder equipment
- Reliable and trustworthy
Pa, Malvern, 12/2012 - 12/2021
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Set controls and ran plastic extrusion machinery provided adjustments whenever necessary.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments accurately to achieve desired outcome.
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes.
- Adhered to established formulas when weighing materials and preparing compounds.
Beaumont, TX, 12/1996 - 12/2012
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products
- Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Achieved production targets by maximizing changeover efficiency
Buda, TX, 12/1994 - 12/1996
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Counted, sorted and stacked finished pieces for easy access.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase customer satisfaction.
- Adjusted machines for speed control and wood feeds to promote production of quality products.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Moved supplies and finished products by operating forklifts
City, STATE, 12/1992 - 12/1996
- Kept operations in full compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures for protection of workers and general public.
- Coordinated furnace maintenance alongside facility leaders and maintenance teams.
- Drove forklift, front-end loader and hoists to move materials and ladles of molten metal.
- Calculated quantity of material to be loaded into furnaces, following specifications.
- Directed loader operators and crew members to load vessels with materials for processing.
- Melted aluminum metals in Rotary furnace with zero critical safety incidents.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
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School Attended
- Charleston High School
Job Titles Held:
- Extrusion Line Operator
- Extruder Operator
- Team Leader
- Furnace Operator
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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