Christopher Vandyke Jr

• Formed assemblies and subassemblies using basic and advanced tools.
• Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
• Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches.
• Kept accurate and correct records to inform management of low supply or damaged items.
• Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
• Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
• Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
• Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
• Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
• Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
• Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.
• Operated precision tools and equipment to perform dimensions without error.
• Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
• Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
• Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
• Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
• Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
• Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
• Directed and coordinated the activities of production workers to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Supervised, trained and evaluated production staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitored quality control standards to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Developed production schedules and ensured that deadlines were met.
• Ensured safe working conditions by enforcing safety regulations and inspecting equipment regularly.
• Coordinated activities between departments to facilitate timely completion of projects.
• Reviewed work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints to determine job instructions for employees.
• Verified accuracy of finished goods against specified measurements and standards prior to shipment.
• Established daily production goals for each shift based on customer demands and project timelines.
• Provided support in resolving technical challenges within the manufacturing environment.
• Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
• Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
• Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.

In the short time that I have been at Printpack I was able to become a extrusion technician in 8 months while training newer assistants on operating and managing material for the extruders. With production in the printing department increased I've been able to help out and print at a very high quality before returning my current position as extrusion process technician. I currently help out when needed in numerous departments.

• I perform the teardown of the whole extruder
• I utilize a 2 ton crane and hoist to move all parts and tooling
• I operate the burnout oven for cleaning of the parts
• I reassemble the extruder tooling by torquing all parts
• I use a feeler gauge to ensure correct spacing between parts
• I use torque wrenches along with pneumatic drives and drills
• I assemble and torque the extruder die
• I drill and tap any broken bolts in the teardown process
• I perform test to ensure all thermocouples and heater bands are operating properly
• Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
• Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.

• I decreased the mistakes made in printing and bindery department on my shift
• I also increased the quantity and quality of work produced on the printing presses I operated
• I was also on call and available for opposite shift associates to deal with any work issues that they had
• I maintained and maintenanced equipment
• I performed match drilling on parts that had to be machined for parts that couldn't be ordered promptly
• I changed press rollers and set them to tolerances of 0.05mm
• I routinely flushed out the chiller units for the printing presses