Charles Quinones
ORAFOL
Meriden,CT
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Lead Extruder Operator managing extrusion line setup, changeovers, and process control for film and sheet production. Monitors gauge, appearance, and specification compliance, adjusts settings to reduce waste, and resolves line issues with maintenance. Trains operators, documents production data, and supports safe, consistent output across shifts.
Work History
Lead Extruder Operator
6 Years 1 Month- Operated extrusion lines to maintain consistent film and sheet quality across production runs.
- Monitored process parameters and adjusted settings to prevent defects and material waste.
- Performed startup, shutdown, and changeover procedures for extrusion equipment.
- Inspected finished product for gauge, appearance, and specification compliance.
- Troubleshot line issues and coordinated corrective actions with maintenance teams.
- Trained operators on safe machine operation, quality standards, and production procedures.
- Documented production data, material usage, and downtime for shift reporting.
- Enforced safety practices and supported continuous improvement across extrusion operations.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while upholding high-quality standards throughout all operations stages.
- Improved product quality by closely monitoring extrusion process and making necessary adjustments.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of raw materials, enabling prompt identification of potential issues affecting product quality or machine performance.
- Led a team of operators in achieving daily goals, providing guidance and support when required.
- Optimized workflow by coordinating with team members and maintaining clear communication.
Extrusion Machine Operator & Braider Operator
2 Years 11 Months- Remarkable experience working as an extruder operator in a warehouse environment.
- Extensive knowledge of setting up and operating Extrusion machines.
- Ability to use hand tools, wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers and tape measures.
- In-depth knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Remarkable ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Activate and adjust extruding machines
- Determine setup procedures.
- Replace worn dies.
- Set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature.
- Synchronize speed of extrusion.
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Locate defects on extruded products.
- Check for conformance to specifications.
- Adjust controls as necessary.
- Splice cables.
- Install, connect, test, and adjust equipment.
- String lines or install terminal boxes.
- Clean tools.
- Position insulation over conductors.
- Seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
- Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines.
- Operate machines that extrude filaments from synthetic materials such as fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
- Start metering pumps.
Extrusion Machine Operator & Slitter Machine Operator
5 Years- Remarkable experience working as an extruder operator in a warehouse environment.
- Extensive knowledge of setting up and operating Extrusion machines.
- Ability to use hand tools, wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers and tape measures.
- In-depth knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Remarkable ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Activate and adjust extruding machines
- Determine setup procedures.
- Replace worn dies.
- Set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature.
- Synchronize speed of extrusion.
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Locate defects on extruded products.
- Check for conformance to specifications.
- Adjust controls as necessary.
- Splice cables.
- Install, connect, test, and adjust equipment.
- String lines or install terminal boxes.
- Clean tools.
- Position insulation over conductors.
- Seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
- Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines.
- Operate machines that extrude filaments from synthetic materials such as fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
- Start metering pumps.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Skills
Delivered machining support with accuracy.
Maintained quality through inspection checks.
Improved packaging flow for shipment readiness.
Supported safe forklift operation.
Completed order picking accurately.
Moved inventory efficiently with pallet jack.
Transported materials with reach truck.
Verified dimensions using blueprints.
Contributed to warehouse productivity.
Completed picking and packing work with care.
Assembled products to specification.
Kept materials moving through production.
Processed orders with order picker equipment.
Created documents in Microsoft Word.
Supported shipping and receiving accuracy.
Applied mechanical knowledge to equipment tasks.
Captured inventory data with RF scanner.
Communicated effectively in English.
Supported manufacturing output.
Handled load and unload activities.
Kept equipment up through maintenance work.
Achieved reliable operation as press operator for 2 years.
Supported extrusion line consistency.
Used time management to stay organized.
Collected data for operational tracking.
Supported blow molding output.
Supported injection molding production flow.
Maintained accurate records in SAP.
Contributed to facilities upkeep.
Produced precision work with CNC equipment.
Supported landscape maintenance needs.
Ability to use hand tools
wrenches
scrapers
die gauges
screwdrivers and tape measures.
In-depth knowledge of the mechanical
electrical
and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Remarkable ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Activate and adjust extruding machines.
Determine setup procedures.
Replace worn dies.
Set controls to regulate vacuum
air pressure
sizing rings
and temperature.
Synchronize speed of extrusion.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Locate defects on extruded products.
Check for conformance to specifications.
Adjust controls as necessary.
Splice cables.
Install
connect
test
and adjust equipment.
String lines or install terminal boxes.
Clean tools.
Position insulation over conductors.
Seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
Remove excess
entangled
or completed filaments from machines.
Operate machines that extrude filaments from synthetic materials such as fiberglass
or liquid polymers.
Start metering pumps.
Personal Information
Certification
First Aid Certification, Forklift Certification, CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish - Expert
English - Expert
Timeline
Lead Extruder Operator
ORAFOL
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Extrusion Machine Operator & Braider Operator
Omerin USA Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Extrusion Machine Operator & Slitter Machine Operator
Habasit America LLC.
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More
Orville H. Platt High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
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