KYLE FISK
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
With a proven track record, I excel in molding validation and process optimization, utilizing Decoupled/Systematic Molding techniques and robust troubleshooting skills. My leadership in cross-functional teams has driven continuous improvement and equipment qualification, showcasing my analytical prowess and ability to enhance production efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Injection Molding Technician
Manpower Engineering
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Set up and operate injection molding machines according to project schedules and specifications.
- Monitor the injection molding process to ensure quality and consistency of products.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on injection molding machines and related equipment.
- Adjust machine settings to optimize efficiency and product quality.
- Inspect and measure finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Documentation of activities, including machine settings, maintenance performed, and any issues encountered.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety protocols and procedures.
- Assist in the training of new technicians and operators as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to injection molding.
Molding Validation Engineer
Actalent
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of validation projects
- Ensured that all validation activities are conducted according to Good Manufacturing Practices
- Assisted in the development of new processes through the use of statistical techniques like Design Of Experiments or Failure Mode Effect Analysis
- Developed validation strategies and plans for a variety of medical device products
- Utilized problem-solving skills to develop solutions for process validations and equipment qualifications
- Created and executed protocols, reports and summary documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepared technical documentation such as user guides, training materials, operating instructions and other related documents
- Conducted validation and qualification tests of new and existing processes, equipment, and software in accordance with internal protocols and external standards
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for validation engineering methodologies improving team skillsets.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors ensuring smooth communication during project deployment.
Lead Technician
SMC Ltd.
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Direct daily production activities on the production floors
- Attend scheduling meetings
- Coordinate team with scheduling, tool room, and maintenance resolution of daily production issues and needs
- Ensure jobs are set up and running efficiently and within BOM parameters
- Perform set-ups, start-ups, and troubleshoot production jobs as required
- Establish a daily plan with the Shift Supervisor on the required work to be completed
- Daily changeover with the previous Technical Lead, where applicable, to discuss issues and upcoming changes
- Assist Supervisor on daily performance and attendance issues
- Assist Supervisor on identifying training needs with technical and training leadership
- Provide training or set up appropriate training when identified
- Participate in cost savings activities within the technical department
- Coordinate coverage for vacations and absences for the technical resources on your shift
- Conduct performance reviews with your direct reports
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
Process Engineer
Sanmina
08.2012 - 08.2021
- Experience molding with a wide range of amorphous and semicrystalline polymers including PC, PC/ABS, ABS, TPE, PBT, Polyamides 6 & 6,6, PMMA, PP, PS, PEEK, and PE
- Training technicians proper machine control and troubleshooting practices, so they are able to follow master outputs and achieve a repeatable process while finding root causes to problems that arise during production
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Use of computer applications pertaining to the documentation of process outputs, making the necessary work instructions for any given job, and technical training documents relating to machine control and processing
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Performing technical tests and experiments for process of R&D engineering
- Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel
- Monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators
- Perform set-up of equipment
- Processes test runs and preparing records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Equipment Qualification
Resin Associate
Plastic Products Co
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Setting up and tearing down various resins and resin equipment for production
- Use of inventory system for storing and retrieving supplies for production
Education
Associate of Science - IT - Web and Software Developer
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI05.2022
H.S. Diploma -
Unity High School
Balsam Lake, WI06.2004
Skills
- Process development
- Troubleshooting
- Decoupled Molding techniques
- Systematic Molding techniques
- Rheology curve analysis
- Gate freeze analysis
- Cavity imbalance analysis
- Pressure loss analysis
- Injection molding machines operation
- Machine qualifying tests
- Load Sensitivity Test
- Pressure Response Study
- Injection Speed Linearity Study
- Gantry robotic pickers implementation
- Multi axis robotic pickers implementation
- Data acquisition systems usage
Training
- Systematic Molding Training, Plastics Consultant, Rich Bleck, (715) 339-2462
- Master Molder 1 Certification, RJG, 03/01/17
- Growing Google Training, 10/01/17
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Training, 03/01/18
Timeline
Senior Injection Molding Technician
Manpower Engineering
09.2024 - 01.2025
Molding Validation Engineer
Actalent
10.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Technician
SMC Ltd.
08.2021 - 10.2022
Process Engineer
Sanmina
08.2012 - 08.2021
Resin Associate
Plastic Products Co
07.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - IT - Web and Software Developer
Northwood Technical College
H.S. Diploma -
Unity High School
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