Kaleb Badhe
East Granby
Summary
Highly skilled technician that is adaptable with expertise in process optimization, quality control, and equipment maintenance across manufacturing, aerospace, medical, and food-grade industries. Proficient in ISO 9001, AS9100, and 5S/6S principles, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Extensive hands-on experience in injection molding, surface enhancement, electrical systems, mold maintenance, and machine troubleshooting. Proven leadership in managing shop floor operations, training personnel, and streamlining workflows to improve production efficiency and quality outcomes. Dedicated to continuous improvement, defect reduction, and maintaining high standards in regulated environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process/Mold Technician
Dymotek Corporation
06.2024 - Current
- Operate, monitor, and optimize injection molding machines to ensure high-quality production
- Perform mold insert changes, repairs, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Conduct quality testing using precision measuring instruments, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Troubleshoot and adjust molding processes to enhance efficiency and reduce defects
- Work with engineering teams to refine molding processes and improve part quality
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, FDA, and ISO 13485 standards in medical-grade and food-grade manufacturing
- Maintain detailed documentation, including process logs and production reports, for traceability and regulatory compliance
Service Technician
Walther Trowal
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Installed, maintained, and repaired industrial surface enhancement equipment
- Diagnosed and troubleshot electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime
- Interpreted schematics and wiring blueprints to perform installations and upgrades
- Trained customers on machine operation, best practices, and maintenance procedures
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality control standards
Quality Manager
Aqua Blasting
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Led quality assurance for aerospace and industrial surface enhancement applications
- Conducted inspections (first-piece, in-process, and final) to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA/EASA regulations
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to improve defect detection and reduce rework
- Led internal audits, prepared for NADCAP and external regulatory audits, and implemented corrective actions
- Managed supplier quality, conducted audits, and ensured adherence to industry standards
Lead Surface Enhancement Technician
AMK Welding (Meyer Tool)
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Led surface enhancement operations, optimizing shot peening and vibratory finishing processes
- Ensured compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO 9001 quality standards
- Trained personnel, supervised production activities, and implemented efficiency improvements
- Performed EDM operations, welding, and tooling modifications for aerospace components
- Conducted FPI inspections to detect surface defects and maintained quality documentation
Education
Associate's Degree - Music
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT01.2022
Skills
- Injection molding
- Mold maintenance
- Shot peening
- Vibratory finishing
- EDM
- CNC
- Wire EDM programming
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- NADCAP
- FDA
- ISO 13485
- Defect analysis
- Risk assessment
- Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Tooling design
- Welding
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S/6S organization
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Microsoft Office
- CNC programming
- CAD
- Precision measuring instruments
Certification
- Industry Certifications: Peen Inspection Certification, Forklift Certification, AWS D1.1 Welding Certification, EI Peen Training (Level 1 & 2).
- Internal Quality & Auditing Certifications: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Timeline
Process/Mold Technician
Dymotek Corporation
06.2024 - Current
Quality Manager
Aqua Blasting
09.2023 - 02.2024
Service Technician
Walther Trowal
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Surface Enhancement Technician
AMK Welding (Meyer Tool)
09.2021 - 08.2023
Associate's Degree - Music
Manchester Community College
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