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Andrew Visiko

Auburn,AL

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Blow Molding Process Engineer

SiO2 Materials Science
Auburn, Alabama
10.2020 - Current
  • Identification and implementation of areas of measurable improvement in process performance.
  • Responsible for all molding equipment, processes and product quality.
  • Sample and qualify all new tooling and processes to ensure they produce to the customer's requirements.
  • Conduct tooling, and material trials to determine process performance capabilities for process improvement.
  • Work with machine, and mold suppliers to specify equipment, and molds.
  • Lead document control for preventative maintenance of blow molding equipment.
  • Manage a high volume blow molding operation, with capacity to run ten million parts per month.
  • Lead, and train all technical department staff on proper procedures, and process troubleshooting.
  • Support production, and provide technical assistance when needed.
  • Participate in project review meetings for new tooling designs, and review.
  • Identify root causes of recurring problems to implement effective solutions.
  • Drive operational improvements, and scrap reduction projects which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Blow Molding Process Engineer

Flexcraft Co.
Neptune City, NJ
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • 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 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.

Blow Molding Process Technician

Currier Plastics Inc.
Auburn, New York
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • 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 by engineering.
  • 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, and industrial crane operator.
  • General maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Train new and existing technical staff.

Stretch Blow Molding Process Technician

Silgan Plastics Corporation
Penn Yan, New York
06.2012 - 07.2017
  • 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

Pro Molder Certificate - ProEx Blow Molding

Paulson Plastics Academy
Chester, CT
2019

Injection Stretch Blow Molding

APEX Container Tech Inc.
Guelph, ON
2019

Plastics Manufacturing - Mechanical Technology

Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY
2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Emmanuel Baptist Academy
2010

Timeline

Blow Molding Process Engineer

SiO2 Materials Science
10.2020 - Current

Blow Molding Process Engineer

Flexcraft Co.
03.2020 - 09.2020

Blow Molding Process Technician

Currier Plastics Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2020

Stretch Blow Molding Process Technician

Silgan Plastics Corporation
06.2012 - 07.2017

Pro Molder Certificate - ProEx Blow Molding

Paulson Plastics Academy

Injection Stretch Blow Molding

APEX Container Tech Inc.

Plastics Manufacturing - Mechanical Technology

Cayuga County Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Emmanuel Baptist Academy

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