Derek Dove
Conway,MA
Summary
Competent Machine/Extruder Operator well-versed in replacing parts, repairing equipment and maintaining machinery in good working order. Able to read blueprints, operate forklifts and adjust production plans to meet changing demands. Seeking a new role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Blank Grind Operator
Kennametal Inc
05.2021 - Current
- Operated machinery to maintain production schedule.
- Improved workflow by monitoring equipment performance.
- Ensure consistent performance through effective equipment upkeep.
- Conducted routine maintenance for optimal machine performance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Multi Line Extrusion Operator
Judd Wire Inc
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape and thickness
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts
- Used standard operating procedures to deliver chemicals and plastics of desired consistency
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes
- Set controls and ran plastic extrusion machinery in [Type] environment and provided adjustments whenever necessary
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges
- Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications
- Managed, adjusted and provided regular maintenance of manufacturing equipment to boost operational efficiency
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput
Machine Operator
Hillside plastic Inc
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software]
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%
Machine Operator
New England natural bakers
05.2012 - 02.2017
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software]
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%
Machine Operator/Extrusion Operator
Argotec Inc
03.2008 - 05.2012
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput
- Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments
- 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
Machine/CNC Machine Operator
Heat fab Inc
04.2006 - 02.2008
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities
Candle Maker/Machine Operator
Yankee Candle Company
09.1993 - 01.2006
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software]
- Operated various [Type] gauges to inspect pieces after production completion
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontier Regional High School
Deerfield, MA06.1993
Skills
- Extruder equipment
- Forklift certified
- Operational planning
- Production efficiency
- Mechanical inspection
- Plastics manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing background
- Equipment operation
- Data entry
- Quality control understanding
- Die maintenance
- Recipe reading
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine setup
- Quality control
Timeline
Blank Grind Operator
Kennametal Inc
05.2021 - Current
Multi Line Extrusion Operator
Judd Wire Inc
08.2017 - 05.2021
Machine Operator
Hillside plastic Inc
02.2017 - 08.2017
Machine Operator
New England natural bakers
05.2012 - 02.2017
Machine Operator/Extrusion Operator
Argotec Inc
03.2008 - 05.2012
Machine/CNC Machine Operator
Heat fab Inc
04.2006 - 02.2008
Candle Maker/Machine Operator
Yankee Candle Company
09.1993 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Frontier Regional High School
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