Dennis Schade
Parma
Summary
Qualified lead operator with background in overseeing extrusion processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining operational efficiency. Proven ability to train team members and optimize machine performance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
Experienced with operating and maintaining extrusion equipment, ensuring consistent product quality. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Track record of optimizing production processes and leading teams to meet performance goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Extruder Operator
Technoform Glass Insulation
06.2020 - Current
- Ensured consistent product output by calibrating extruders to meet specific requirements for each job order.
- Optimized workflow by coordinating with team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Streamlined processes and reduced waste by identifying inefficiencies in the extrusion operation and proposing improvements.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, allowing for accurate performance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved product quality by closely monitoring extrusion process and making necessary adjustments.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance on extrusion equipment and machinery.
- Upheld strict quality control measures, regularly inspecting finished products to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Led a team of operators in achieving daily goals, providing guidance and support when required.
- Increased safety standards by enforcing proper handling procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
- Contributed to the development of new products through collaboration with engineering teams, providing insights from a production standpoint.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of raw materials, enabling prompt identification of potential issues affecting product quality or machine performance.
- Changed out screens, dies, and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts, and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Verified accuracy of settings and adjusted controls, conforming with customer specifications.
- Operated extrusion line by maintaining proper speeds and adjustments to deliver quality product and production rates.
- Operated extruding, forming, pressing and compacting machines to shape and form metal materials.
- Conducted periodic assessments of equipment performance, scheduling repairs as needed to maintain optimal functionality.
Lead Extruder Operator
Tymex Plastics Inc.
11.2012 - 01.2020
- Disassembled, cleaned and repaired machinery and components.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products such as LLDPE, LDPE, WELAST, PP,HDPE and TPO
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments accurately to achieve desired outcome.
- Measured and tested products against specification requirements and communicated issues immediately to manager for remediation.
- Properly cleaned tools following usage in preparation for upcoming shift.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas.
- Worked with managers to implement company's policies and goals.
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to over 1 specified locations.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities.
- Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Executed new training initiative to improve skills and develop leaders from within.
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand.
- Trained newly hired employees on extrusion and Pulverizer machines and created training manual for all Pulverizers to use as reference guide.
- Maintained high level of morale and team-work on production floor through frequent communication with 16 employees.
Extrusion Operator
American Wire & Cable Co
12.1999 - 06.2007
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments accurately to achieve desired outcome.
- Measured and tested products against specification requirements and communicated issues immediately to supervisor for remediation.
- Properly cleaned tools following usage in preparation for upcoming shift.
- Cleaned up job site by collecting tools, removing debris and returning equipment to proper locations.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges.
- Examined weld for bead size and other specifications.
Education
GED -
Cornell Abraxas
Skills
- Forklift certified
- Extruder equipment
- Production efficiency
- Plastics manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Machine operation
- Operator training
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Precision measurement
Timeline
Lead Extruder Operator
Technoform Glass Insulation
06.2020 - Current
Lead Extruder Operator
Tymex Plastics Inc.
11.2012 - 01.2020
Extrusion Operator
American Wire & Cable Co
12.1999 - 06.2007
GED -
Cornell Abraxas
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