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Michael Cooper

Middletown,DE

Summary


Professional technician skilled in operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring peak efficiency and performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting production goals and improving processes. Competent in troubleshooting, machine setup, and quality control, with keen attention to safety protocols. Reliable and flexible, ready to support dynamic operational needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator Technician

Graham Packaging
02.2025 - Current
  • Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method.
  • Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
  • Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
  • Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
  • Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
  • Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.

Machine Operator 2

Terumo Medical Corporation
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Performed routine inspections on machines to ensure proper functioning and made necessary adjustments or repairs as needed
  • Followed blueprints, work orders, or other specifications to set up machines for production runs
  • Monitored machine operations during production to detect any issues or malfunctions and took corrective actions promptly
  • Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, and quality control checks
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot problems and optimize machine performance
  • Ensured that products met quality standards by conducting regular inspections using measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers
  • Assisted in the training of new machine operators on equipment operation procedures and safety guidelines
  • Maintained inventory levels of raw materials or supplies required for machine operation
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when inspecting finished products for defects or irregularities

Machine Operator 2

Datwyler Pharma Packaging USA, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2023
  • Cleaning all equipment, tanks, and vessels as needed.
  • Observes and follows safety procedures and S.O.P’s set by the company.
  • Refers all issues to the lead/supervisor.
  • Transfers finish product into drums, and totes to complete order.
  • Sets up and monitors all mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers.
  • Ensures all chemicals returned to inventory has the correct quantity and information on the chemicals.
  • Operates all equipment including tanks, mixers, scales, meters, pump, etc.
  • Submits finished product samples to the lab for approval.
  • Communicates with production when batches are complete and ready to fill.
  • Monitors all temperatures on batches that require heating and cooling.
  • Verifies raw chemical usage on each batch are added correctly with correct weights.

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

Johnson Controls
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Set up machines to start a production cycle
  • Control and adjust machine settings
  • Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
  • Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
  • Test operation of machines periodically
  • Fix issues that might occur during the shift
  • Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
  • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
  • Maintain activity logs

Machine operator/Equipment Cleaner

Kraft Heinz Company
10.2014 - 02.2016
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
  • Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
  • Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
  • Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
  • Housekeeping and sanitation
  • Some computer skills
  • Knowledge of commercial cleaning
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans and operate toilet servicing equipment

Custodian/Janitor

Capital School District
01.2010 - 02.2014
  • Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc)
  • Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
  • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
  • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
  • Make adjustments and minor repairs
  • Stock and maintain supply rooms
  • Cooperate with the rest of the staff
  • Follow all health and safety regulations

Cashier/Customer Service

Sam's Club
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Cashier

Education

High School Diploma -

Dover High School
Dover, DE
06.2009

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Listening an understanding
  • Computer skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Flexibility
  • Detailed oriented

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Machine Operator Technician

Graham Packaging
02.2025 - Current

Machine Operator 2

Terumo Medical Corporation
08.2023 - 01.2025

Machine Operator 2

Datwyler Pharma Packaging USA, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2023

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

Johnson Controls
09.2016 - 04.2018

Machine operator/Equipment Cleaner

Kraft Heinz Company
10.2014 - 02.2016

Cashier/Customer Service

Sam's Club
11.2010 - 06.2012

Custodian/Janitor

Capital School District
01.2010 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Dover High School

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