DAVID BALOCHI
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Determined leader with a passion for leveraging engineering principles and concepts to drive success. Highly skilled in implementing efficient manufacturing processes, developing innovative production systems, and analyzing intricate product designs. Committed to driving cost-saving initiatives and continuously improving processes to enhance overall efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PLANT ENGINEER
Diemold Machine Company
11.2019 - Current
- Manufactured and Designed injection Molds for Plastics and Prototypes
- Repair and modification of Plastic Injection Molds
- Programming of lathe and milling CNC Machine for high production parts.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of CNC Machines
- Programming of lathe and milling machine for production parts.
- Troubleshooting of oil-hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, reading blueprint electromechanical, hydraulic and neumatic
- Retrofit of Injection Molding Machine replacing the control with PLC of the brands Siemens S7-1200, HMI and PLC Productivity 2000
- Installation and control of variable speed motor drives (VFD), Drive Amplifiers with servo motors, step motors, pulse train outputs and analog outputs
- Supervised and repaired injection molding machines
- Set up injection molding machines
- Implementation of lockout/tagout safety standards
- Offered an excellent customer service
- Development of monthly meetings on industrial safety topics
- Improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency by 20%, reduce costs and ensure final product quality
- Assigned tasks, set goals, and secured the necessary resources to carry out the work effectively
- Implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) achieving the reduction of maintenance downtime through proactive inspection and repair scheduling
- Implementation of calculations using the scientific method, achieving a reduction in defective parts by 25% and increasing quality by 30%
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
CHIEF PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Portal Elegance LLC
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Created detailed plans for the manufacturing of products, taking into account factors such as production capacity, available resources and delivery dates
- Designed projects for different clients (kitchen doors, wine doors, entrance doors, railings and entrance gates and others)
- Supervised and manufactured projects in metals (aluminium, iron and stainless steel)
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- 15% increase in the quality of manufactured products.
- Technical and Quality control support to suppliers of products made in Mexico.
- Development of new products in stainless steel, achieving the manufacture of high quality products.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
DESIGN MANAGER/PLANT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Plastics Factory C.A.
08.2004 - 12.2015
- Designed and manufactured Injection Molds for Plastics
- Implementation of software (Cad-Cam) for Mold Design
- Worked closely with other areas, such as engineering, logistics, sales and marketing, to achieve effective collaboration at all stages of the production and design process
- Development of experience in multiple areas with welding of molds with TIG and MIG, handling of lathes, CNC milling machines, maintenance and redesign of water chiller and flat surface grinder
- Design of Fiberglass parts
- Injection Machine retrofit, Siemens PLC programming
- Troubleshooting hydraulic oil problems
- Led brainstorming sessions with multidisciplinary teams that resulted in breakthrough ideas for new product development projects
- Development and Design of 15 new products
- Installation of the Second Injection Molding plant
Education
B.Eng. - Mechanical
University of Carabobo
Naguanagua, Venezuela 01.2001 - 07.2006
Skills
- SolidWorks2008-2023
- MasterCam V9-X22 (mil and lathe)
- Autodesk Inventor2014 Software
- Fusion 360
- Mecanicaindesktop
- Iso code management (G codes) for Lather Cnc
- Iso code management (G codes) for machining centers
- Visual Basic50
- Windows98 Operator
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Logical thinking
- Investigation
- Attention to detail
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Customer support
- Maintenance
- Safety management
- Predictive maintenance
- Waste reduction
- Industrial automation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Process control
- Design
- Testing
- Instrumentation
- Technical investigations
- PLC programming
Certification
- Injection Molding Training and Consulting, Mexico State |2021
- Hydraulic Control's. Mega TEC Training, Lima -Peru |2021
- Hydraulic Pump's. Mega TEC Training, Lima -Peru |2021
Timeline
PLANT ENGINEER
Diemold Machine Company
11.2019 - Current
CHIEF PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Portal Elegance LLC
02.2016 - 11.2019
DESIGN MANAGER/PLANT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Plastics Factory C.A.
08.2004 - 12.2015
B.Eng. - Mechanical
University of Carabobo
01.2001 - 07.2006
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