Brandon Swihart
McCutchenville,OH
Summary
Focused process technician eager to leverage several years of expertise in production roles. Proven history of monitoring production efficiency to minimize downtime and costs. Dedicated to maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction and exceed corporate objectives. Resourceful and reliable with superior communication and leadership achievements. Years of experience with Milacron, UBE, Battenfeld, and Toshiba presses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician/ Shift Supervisor
Kreate
Findlay, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
- Led injection molding setups for Creative Plastic Concepts production lines.
- Monitored process parameters on presses and adjusted machine settings.
- Troubleshot molding issues during changeovers and startup cycles.
- Assisted in optimizing line layouts to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
- Monitored process parameters and adjusted accordingly to meet specifications.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiencies or reduced waste.
- Created reports on daily progress, performance metrics and other relevant information.
- Supported tooling maintenance and preventive equipment checks.
- Documented process changes and shift handoff notes.
- Coordinated material flow with warehouse and production teams.
- Trained operators on safe machine operation and process procedures.
- Inspected molded parts for quality and specification compliance.
Lead Process Technician
Creative Plastic Concepts
Sycamore, Ohio
05.2016 - 08.2024
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality or performance issues.
- Created reports on daily progress, performance metrics and other relevant information.
- Coordinated with cross functional teams in order to resolve any process related problems.
- Monitored process parameters and adjusted accordingly to meet specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all process equipment.
- Troubleshot process issues, identified root causes and implemented corrective actions.
- Experience at AP sycamore plant. I've worked here for over 6 years and know every press, mold, process like the back of my hand.
Team Leader
Taiho Corporation Of America
Tiffin, Ohio
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Education
Hydraulics - Industrial
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH09-2015
Skills
- Team Management
- Waste Reduction
- Process Validation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Process Technician/ Shift Supervisor
Kreate
08.2024 - Current
Lead Process Technician
Creative Plastic Concepts
05.2016 - 08.2024
Team Leader
Taiho Corporation Of America
03.2012 - 04.2016
Hydraulics - Industrial
Terra State Community College