Josh Baldwin
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator with Cretex Medical, specializing in equipment setup and quality assurance. Achieved over 95% yield through effective troubleshooting and workflow optimization. Committed to safety compliance and production efficiency, while training new operators on best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Cretex Medical
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
11.2009 - 11.2025
- Executed equipment changeovers, setups, and sampling runs per production schedules.
- Operated plastic injection molding machines for high-quality production.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure consistent operation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Trained new operators on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Documented production data and machine performance for reporting purposes.
- Keep work area clean and organized in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Inspect finished products for defects and measure dimensions using precision instruments.
- Load raw materials into hoppers, feeders, conveyors or other devices as required by job order.
- Adhere strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Identify potential issues related to product quality or performance.
- Follow detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks assigned.
- Maintain accurate records of production data including cycle times, scrap rates.
- Collaborate with other departments such as Quality Assurance and Control and Maintenance.
- Check quality of molded parts against specified requirements before removal from machine.
- Work with engineering department to develop new processes or modify existing ones.
- Monitor the production process and make necessary adjustments as needed.
- Provide training to other employees on proper use of equipment and techniques.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors about production status.
- Maintained high levels of quality standards by closely monitoring progress and effectively streamlining procedures.
- Safely operated ultrasonic welding equipment, weight scales and forklifts.
- Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformity to specifications.
- Operated auxiliary equipment like granulators and conveyors, ensuring optimal performance.
- Troubleshot processes to maximize equipment utilization and maintain consistent quality.
- Analyzed defects, adjusting parameters to uphold product quality.
- Completed inspections, maintaining yields above 95%.
- Logged production data accurately, ensuring up-to-date documentation.
- Performed daily cleaning and reported findings to Quality.
- Conducted precise dimensional checks using specialized tools.
- Inspected and packaged parts to meet specifications.
- Accomplished hot stamping and sonic welding tasks efficiently.
- Input data into the ERP system for seamless tracking.
- Collaborated with teams to align with production goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fridley Senior High School
Fridley, MN06-1993
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Equipment setup and changeovers
- Mechanical troubleshooting and adjustments
- Quality inspection and defect reduction
- Material handling and documentation
- Production reporting and measuring tools
- Hot stamping and sonic welding
- Pad printing
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Data logging
- Safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Workflow optimization
- Critical thinking
- Cycle time reduction
- Scrap reduction
- ISO standards
- Equipment calibration
- Pallet jack operation
- Performance improvement
- Technical documentation reading
- Process validation
- Downtime management
- ISO standards compliance
- Machinery start-up
- Lean manufacturing practices
- Problem-solving abilities
- Work order following
- Teamwork
- Process optimization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Waste management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- ERP data entry
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Auxiliary equipment management
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
Golf and Church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator
Cretex Medical
11.2009 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Fridley Senior High School