Allen Warren
Agawam,Massachusetts
Summary
Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce Large Quantity, High-Quality finished products. Well seasoned with 25+ Years operating and Maintaining many different types of manufacturing equipment. Very strong paper making and converting background.
Comfortable working alone or with team members in all aspects of Production and Machining environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator-Photoprint/Laminator Operator
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
Stafford Springs, Connecticut
02.2025 - Current
- Set up and operate cut-sheet laminators for printed circuit boards using light-sensitive capillary films.
- Interpret blueprints of circuit boards to choose the proper film, boards, and artwork.
- Set up and run laser direct imaging machines for high-quality internal imaging of circuit board cores.
- Operate Developer tanks to process the printed circuit boards.
- Operate Ultra Sonic Tanks to create cavitation bubbles that scrub contaminants from complex board surfaces.
- Record data of work performed for next steps of PCB'S.
- Train employees in all aspects of Photoprint operations.
Slitter Machine Operator
Fortis Solutions
Ellington, CT
12.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate slitter machine to slit master rolls of Labels into specified widths.
- Review Job packets and set Parameters accordingly. Including Length, Amounts, Slits, Packing, and Shipping Details.
- Adjusted tensioners, guides, knives, and other parts on the machine according to job specifications.
- .Inspect product for quality assurance purposes using On-Line Camera and Software station during slitting procedures.
- Load raw materials onto feed table for slitting operation.
- Record all data related to production, packing, and shipping using Radius Software Systems.
- Loaded raw materials onto feed table for slitting operation.
- Calibrated the blades to ensure accurate cutting of materials at correct sizes.
- Monitored machine operations to detect any malfunctions or errors in production process.
- Troubleshot various issues that arose during slitting operations.
- Read work orders carefully to determine job requirements and specifications.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures while operating the slitter machine.
Machine Operator
Eppendorf
Enfield, CT
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Operate Plastic Mold Injection Machine attached to Robotic assembly and Packaging Cell.
- Monitor machine while operating and make adjustments to assembly cell to keep machine running properly.
- Load raw materials into machine as per work orders
- Fill, monitor and repair filter press attached to assembly cell.
- Data collection of measurements and injection molding counts faults to equipment and down time.
- Lab work measuring insertion of filters into micropipettes and quality controls.
- Fix machine jams and computer errors during machine operation.
- load finished parts onto carts and transport to packing center.
Machine Operator
Kongsberg Automotive
Suffield, CT
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Perform set-up, operation, and quality checks on an Ewald wire cutting machine.
- Read and interpret work blueprints, engineering specifications and instructions for set-up and cutting stainless steel wire hoses.
- Monitor machines during every aspect to ensure optimum running and cutting.
- Troubleshoot problems during machine operation
- Perform random tests to ensure accuracy of ID,OD,Length, and other specs. using proper machinist measuring tools.
- Monitor machines during every aspect to ensure optimum running and cutting.
- Ensure regular and preventative maintenance procedures are up to date.
- Daily production and scrap reporting using computer program.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Ink Technician
Functional Inks
West Springfield, MA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Produce Solvent based screen printing inks for the Cosmetic Packaging Industry.
- Measure Solvents, Pigments, and all additional additives according to Standard Formulas.
- Mix components on Industrial Mixers according to instructions and recipe.
- Create Color Swatches for color adjustments according to Customer Specs.
- Grind Pigments using a Bead Machine for base colors.
- Keep work area sterile and clean as to prevent any cross contaminations.
- Package and label pails of Ink with proper MSDS with accordance to State and Local Guidelines for shipping.
- Wrap Pallets of Ink for Shipping.
Screen Printer and Sign Maker
Turbo Signs and Screen Printing
Springfied , MA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Screen Print Textiles, Plastics, Paper and Aluminum Products.
- Operated Rotary and Flatbed, Large Format Screen Printing Presses
- Operate and Maintain Melco Embroidery Machines
- Operate CNC Flatbed Routers
- Operate Vinyl Cutters, Heat Presses, Panel Saws and Glass Cutting Machines Create Emulsion Based Screens and develop on Exposure Tables
- Reclaim Screens using Large Automated Machines
- Use Coreldraw, Flexisign, Enroute, Drawings Digital Software's
- Ship Products using Fed Ex and UPS Software Systems
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Quantity Food Production Management
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MACEU'S - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute Of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Machinery operations
- Machining and production standards
- Ingredient weighing
- Blending expertise
- Ingredient measurement
- Quality assurance
- Backtending
- Rewind / Slitting
- Screen Printing
- Rotogravure
- Forklift, Sky Crane, Hand Jacks
- Production specifications
- Equipment cleaning
- Safety proficiency
- Material sampling
- Documentation abilities
- QC
- Modifications and adjustments
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Computer Software Proficient
- Corel Draw, Flexi Sign, Art Cam
Objective
To Obtain a Permanent Full Time Position as a Machine Operator. Looking for Company that has great team spirit and a company that promotes from within based on merit and performance.
Timeline
Production Operator-Photoprint/Laminator Operator
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
02.2025 - Current
Slitter Machine Operator
Fortis Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Eppendorf
11.2021 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Kongsberg Automotive
06.2020 - 01.2021
Ink Technician
Functional Inks
12.2018 - 03.2020
Screen Printer and Sign Maker
Turbo Signs and Screen Printing
01.2012 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Quantity Food Production Management
Holyoke Community College
CEU'S - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute Of America