Darrick Crawford
Warren,MI
Summary
- Certificate in several supervisor training classes, SPC
- Experienced working with Van Dorn, Cincinnati Milacron, Engles (100cc – 300cc), Husky, Battfield, HPM, Demag, Mitsubishi, and Hyten
- Experienced plastic Injection Molding Technician with 30 years of solid work history. Looking for an injection molding supervisor or process technician position.
Talented Process Technician bringing Number years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Magna International AIMS
04.2017 - 06.2024
- Verified after the mold change was completed and set-up properly, plus running to process parameters
- Verified predetermined height of clamp lock-up was set properly
- Ensured TCU’s were on and set to right temperature
- Made sure hot runner unit was adjusted to proper heat setting
- Ensured Robot location was set-up to grab parts correctly
- Processed verifications on every machine, making good parts and notifying Quality for inspection
- Directed Hi-Lo driver to set-up work cell area
- Ensured material handler got proper materials
- Entered production reports data at the of shift, then emailed reports to necessary personnel
- 5S and housekeeping are maintain.
Supervisor 2nd Shift Injection Mold
JVIS USA, LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Plastic injection molding supervisor on 2nd shift
- Oversaw 58 injection machines (Natco & VanDoren - 1800 to 200 tons) and oversaw 40 press operators
- Verified after the mold change was completed and set-up properly, plus running to process parameters
- Verified predetermined height of clamp lock-up was set properly
- Ensured TCU’s were on and set to right temperature
- Made sure hot runner unit was adjusted to proper heat setting
- Ensured Robot location was set-up to grab parts correctly
- Processed verifications on every machine, making good parts and notifying Quality for inspection
- Directed Hi-Lo driver to set-up work cell area
- Ensured material handler got proper materials
- Entered production reports data at the of shift, then emailed reports to necessary personnel
- SOS housekeeping to ensure every employee stayed busy.
Process Technician
Proper Polymers
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Start-up processing and tool setting of five injection molding machines
- Operated Krauss Maffei (two shot) injection mold machine with rotary tables from
- Made adjustments to robot, plus Krauss Maffei
- Bolted on injection unit.
Supervisor
Coplas Inc
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Supervised changing of large molds
- Properly set-up, and alignment and adjustments for Fanuc Robots
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Turned values and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed/feed rates
- Processed injection molding machines (Husky, Engles and Hyten) from 3000 to 150 tons
- Set-up, and operated plastic molding, casting machines to mold thermoplastic product
- Visually inspected parts for flaws, burns, shorts, sinks or discoloring
- Material handler - loading and unloading trucks
- Operated forklift/Hi-Lo to store large gage loads of materials
- Machine maintenance/tool repair technician on TCU’s and DME mold pre-heater.
Process Technician
Faurecia Interior Systems
09.2008 - 04.2012
- Started up injection molding Engles and Sepro Robot machines
- Processed and cycled good production for operators
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions; made adjustments as necessary
- Turned values and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed/feed rates
- Processed injection molding machines (Husky, Engles and Hyten) from 3000 to 150 tons
- Set-up, and operated plastic molding, casting machines to mold thermoplastic product
- Visually inspected parts for flaws, burns, shorts, sinks or discoloring
- Material handler - loading and unloading trucks
- Operated forklift/Hi-Lo to store large gage loads of materials
- Machine maintenance/tool repair technician on TCU’s and DME mold pre-heater.
Process Technician
Cadence Innovations
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Supervised 9 operators on 15 injection molding machines (Cincinnati Milacron, VanDorn, Battfield and Robic Rangers)
- Shipping and Handling for 3rd shift
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Conducted Quality control for production parts
- Maintenance and repair of tools.
Supervisor
M&N Plastics
04.1989 - 09.2004
- Supervisor for plastic injections molding
- Processed and started up plastic injection molding machine.
Mold Setter
Dyno Plastic
04.1986 - 06.1989
- Tool setter and material handler for production machines
- Hilo driver for shipping & receiving.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Cooley High School
Detroit, MI06.1984
Skills
- Process flows
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Monitoring
- Process Analysis
- Hydraulic systems
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Product Inspections
- Safety checking
- Quality Control
- System Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing process controls
- Machine Room Set-Up
- Flexible Schedule
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Work Scheduling
- Maintenance and repairs
- Technical Analysis
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Process Technician
Magna International AIMS
04.2017 - 06.2024
Supervisor 2nd Shift Injection Mold
JVIS USA, LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
Process Technician
Proper Polymers
08.2014 - 11.2015
Supervisor
Coplas Inc
10.2013 - 08.2014
Process Technician
Faurecia Interior Systems
09.2008 - 04.2012
Process Technician
Cadence Innovations
09.2004 - 09.2008
Supervisor
M&N Plastics
04.1989 - 09.2004
Mold Setter
Dyno Plastic
04.1986 - 06.1989
Diploma - General Studies
Cooley High School
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