Antonio Bennett Sr.
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Skilled Process Technician known for strong technical proficiency and written communication skills. Experienced in implementing LEAN initiatives and maintaining equipment, driving improvements in efficiency and product quality while minimizing downtime. My belief is that the best systems are built upon sustainable processes that birth dependable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Specialist
Blum
Stanley, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Analyze process setups to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with different departments to enhance operational procedures and ensure compliance.
- Monitor key performance indicators(e.g. IQ weight control on Engel injection molding machine)to assess effectiveness of implemented strategies.
- Perform electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime(e.g. replace blown fuses, proximity switches, and pneumatic valves).
- Establish proper molding conditions to ensure parts meet specification.
- Perform mold changes and startups
- Setup required auxiliary equipment needed for production run on each machine(e.g. separators, dryers, gammaflux for mold heaters, and grinders).
- Assisted with implementing and maintaining our 6S program.
Lead Process Technician
IPEX USA LLC
Pineville, NC
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with establishing operating procedures during commissioning phase of new company
- Commissioned machines and molds once they passed inspection.
- Loaded and modified machine and robot programs.
- Identified maintenance and process concerns while working to assist in the resolution of the issue.
- Participated in the LEAN manufacturing initiatives to help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and meet customers requirements.
Senior Process Technician
Schaefer Systems International
Charlotte, NC
11.2014 - 06.2022
- Enhanced product quality through regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting of process issues.
- Promoted and maintained an atmosphere of cooperation between shifts with tool room, quality, and management to facilitate production goals.
- Setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including but not limited to, granulator's, conveyors, liquid temperature controllers, and mold electrical controllers.
- Trained and assisted process technicians with set-ups, mold changes, and the writing/understanding of robot programs.
- Loaded and modified machine and robot programs.
- Worked closely with other staff to ensure accuracy of work orders, documentation, and inventory.
- Programmed necessary parameters for material loader systems in accordance with part specification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SCSkills
- Machine Setup
- Machine Operation
- Work order review
- Time management
- Task priorization
- Ability to write and understand robot programs and the sub programs that accompany them
- Written communication
- Knowledge of Krauss Maffei, Wittman, Battenfeld, and Engel machines along with robotics
- Knowledge of different polymers(eg polypropelene, nylon, acetal, pvc, and abs just to name a few)
Affiliations
- Active member of The City of David Gastonia
- Leader of the F.I.R.M. men's ministry
- A licensed minster
- Founder and creator of M.E.N. organization that deals with assisting men with mental, emotional, and psychological issues that hinder them from living efficient and effective lives.
Certification
- Scientific Molding 101, 102, and 103 through Routsis training program 2013
- Engel machine and robotics training 2020
- Star automation robotics training 2014
- Krauss Maffei machine and robotics training 2018
- Certified Sr. Process Technician at Schafer Systems International 2017-2021
Timeline
Process Specialist
Blum
04.2024 - Current
Lead Process Technician
IPEX USA LLC
06.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Process Technician
Schaefer Systems International
11.2014 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeastern Technical College