Caleb Fore
Horse Shoe,NC
Summary
Hardworking production professional who is technology-savvy and safety-driven with demonstrated success in leading a department. Detail oriented with good communication skills and great at learning in fast paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Emtelle
Fletcher, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Perform tool cleaning and changeovers
- Assist operators in starting lines
- Complex troubleshooting of extrusion and downstream processes
- Performing simple fixes on equipment when maintenance isn't available
- Create specifications and run trials for new products
- Creat drawings for tooling alteration to be sent out to machine shop
- Create and put together tooling and auxillary equipement packs for line changeovers
- Take part in quality checks on lines where necessary
- Create new and revise previous documentation surrounding set up, scrap tracking, downtime tracking, tooling allocation and various other critical production performance indicators
- Train new and existing operators, trainers, and leads on extrusion fundamentals, new processes, new runs, and key job responsibilities
- Perform regular checks on lines to diagnose areas for consistent safety improvement
- Assist Operations in identifying and implenting fixes for misses that lead to shortcomings on production metrics
- Maintain 5S standards
Lead Extrusion Technician
Raumedic Inc.
Mills River, NC
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Perform daily Quality Management system checks on all Work Orders In process
- Lead and perform all change overs including line clearance and DHR paperwork based on cGMP rules
- Assure all Work Orders in process are running at rate and within validated process parameters
- Assist Extrusion Manager and Night Shift Superintendent with planning of training activities and technical instruction for the assigned shift staff
- Support new product launches assisting R&D Engineers in Trials, OQ runs, and leading all PQ runs
- Compile and maintain Key Performance Indicators for Extrusion
- Master and Implement Lean principles in Extrusion area
- Train, mentor, and coach Production Inspectors and other Extrusion Technicians
- Recommend Extrusion associates for promotion and disciplinary actions to the Extrusion Manager and Night Shift Superintendent
- Perform and record dimensional quality checks and release a production start in exceptional cases when QC staff is not available
- Troubleshoot and adjust process parameters within validated tolerances necessary to maintain product quality requirements
- Perform daily safety checks, cleanings, and give reminders to operators to ensure a safe and efficient process
- Lead and supplement extrusion operators with the tools they need to do their job successfully
- Support and perform material handling tasks as necessary
- Fill in for the Night Shift Superintendents when they are absent
- Use systems like SAP and Sharepoint to create and print documents for verified processes
Die Cast Machine Operator
GF Linamar
Mills River, NC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Used grinders and files to get rid of flash on product
- Used a 6 point inspection on all parts after minor imperfections were fixed to make sure they fit quality standard
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Performed cleaning and low level preventative maintenance on machines in order to keep them running optimally
- Troubleshooted many problems as they arose surrounding the Die Casting and Automation processes
- Performed daily safety and cleanliness audits on any machines that I was involved with
Education
Certification - Extrusion Master 1
Systematic Extrusion LLC
Norcross, GA03.2023
Certification - Single Screw Extrusion
Routsis Training Inc.
02.2023
Certification - Single Screw Extrusion
Paulson Training Programs Inc.
Charlotte, NC10.2022
Associate of Arts - Not Finished
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NCSkills
- Troubleshooting and Processing
- R&D and Tool Design/Alteration
- Leadership skills
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Building
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
- Equipment Monitoring
- Forklift Certified
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Process Technician
Emtelle
03.2024 - Current
Lead Extrusion Technician
Raumedic Inc.
05.2021 - 03.2024
Die Cast Machine Operator
GF Linamar
01.2021 - 05.2021
Certification - Extrusion Master 1
Systematic Extrusion LLC
Certification - Single Screw Extrusion
Routsis Training Inc.
Certification - Single Screw Extrusion
Paulson Training Programs Inc.
Associate of Arts - Not Finished
Blue Ridge Community College
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