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Michael Trenkler

Sparks,NV

Summary

Highly motivated and seasoned process technician and supervisor, with a proven track record for enhancing production efficiency and safety. Expert in decoupled molding and preventive maintenance, with a flair for mentoring and leadership. Experience with process optimization, and molding facility leadership. Resourceful and results driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet all company needs.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Technician/Stamping

Tesla
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
  • Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
  • Troubleshot processing molding issues, and implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
  • Developed robust molding processes for current and new tooling. Set up SPC parameters for high tolerance parts.

Process Tech Lead

Brandt Industries
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided technical support on all shifts for molding defects and out of spec processes.
  • Provided leadership to ensure the high-quality of standards are met throughout the molding process.
  • Reduced press downtime with proactive monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and efficient issue resolution.

Process Technician

United Tactical Systems
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Set up, process, and troubleshoot injection molding machines.
  • Maintain molding machine parameters.
  • Debugging of new tooling.
  • Work with all departments to create a lean and safe facility.
  • Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and reducing waste.

Process Technician

Master Lock
01.2008 - 11.2014
  • Process and troubleshoot injection molding machines.
  • Created new processes for new tooling.
  • Followed an enforced company policies while encouraging teamwork.

Set Up/Process Technician

InPro Corporation
02.2001 - 12.2007
  • Set up, process injection molding machines.
  • Help guide daily operations of molding department.
  • Scheduled machines and workforce on a daily basis.
  • Completed color changes and set up of machines as needed.

Set up Technician

Intermatic
07.1997 - 09.2000
  • Set up and troubleshoot injection molding machines.
  • Maintained and ran plant material feeding system.
  • Completed daily mold maintenance on all current jobs running.
  • Maintained all molding parameters for all jobs running.

Set up Coordinator

Dickten Masch Plastics
05.1994 - 04.1997
  • Organize, set up, and troubleshoot molding machines.
  • Familiar with a variety of resins including, PP, PS, ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PE, ACETAL, and more.

Operations Specialist

US Navy
04.1991 - 04.1993
  • Calculated courses and speeds of surrounding ships while observing radar.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lemont High School
Lemont, IL

Skills

  • Continuous improvement
  • Decoupled molding knowledge
  • Plastics processing efficiency
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Highly capable of training and mentoring
  • 5s
  • Create documentation for new and current tooling
  • Basic Microsoft 365 skills
  • Communication efficiency
  • Basic electrical and hydraulic knowledge
  • Leadership skills

Certification

  • Paulson Molding Course
  • RJG Math for Molders
  • Routsis Advanced Molding Courses

Timeline

Process Technician/Stamping

Tesla
10.2022 - 01.2024

Process Tech Lead

Brandt Industries
10.2018 - 12.2019

Process Technician

United Tactical Systems
09.2014 - 08.2017

Process Technician

Master Lock
01.2008 - 11.2014

Set Up/Process Technician

InPro Corporation
02.2001 - 12.2007

Set up Technician

Intermatic
07.1997 - 09.2000

Set up Coordinator

Dickten Masch Plastics
05.1994 - 04.1997

Operations Specialist

US Navy
04.1991 - 04.1993

High School Diploma -

Lemont High School

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