Carmen Caticchio
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic about developing deeper understanding of engineering design and leadership. Natural leader and networker with a hardworking, resourceful and competitive nature. 1.5 years of experience in a rubber manufacturing plant seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-form/Extrusion Manager
Custom Rubber Corporation
09.2022 - Current
- Manage pre-form rubber production for 10+ compression molds.
- Collaborate with scheduling, engineering, supervisors, maintenance, operators and upper management to ensure smooth transition from raw rubber stock to final product.
- Use statistical analysis to determine optimal specifications of rubber pre-form intermediates.
- Perform preventative maintenance on extrusion machine
- Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Onboard new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Reduce waste and pursue revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Mold Setter/Process Technician
Custom Rubber Corporation
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained in mold setting and process technician for rubber injection and compression molding presses.
- Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold rubber materials as well as to plan production sequences.
- Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up molding presses to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
- Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
- Selected and installed vacuum lines, spacer plates, and proper hardware for mold changes.
Molding Machine Operator
Custom Rubber Corporation
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained safe working conditions and followed proper operating practices and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Assessed manufacturing processes to diagnose and resolve issues affecting product quality.
- Observed manufacturer instructions when operating compression or injection molding machines to optimize quality.
- Checked over press machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
Landscaper
Caticchio And Son Landscaping
03.2008 - 08.2019
- Maintained residential properties by mowing, trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Discussed with customers on-site regarding issues, questions, future projects/work.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted in medicinal chemistry research analyzing the efficacy and selectivity of a novel anti-cancer agent against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
- Used polymerase chain reaction protocol to amplify DNA sequences.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental data.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Present research findings at a university research fair.
Education
Masters of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2017
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Product Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Experimental Design
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Pre-form/Extrusion Manager
Custom Rubber Corporation
09.2022 - Current
Mold Setter/Process Technician
Custom Rubber Corporation
07.2022 - 09.2022
Molding Machine Operator
Custom Rubber Corporation
04.2022 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
06.2014 - 09.2015
Landscaper
Caticchio And Son Landscaping
03.2008 - 08.2019
Masters of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Cleveland State University
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