Jose’ N. Fajardo
Florence,SC
Summary
Skilled Injection Mold Operator with comprehensive knowledge of injection molding techniques and operations. Proven ability to troubleshoot machinery, optimize production processes and maintain quality control standards. Strong problem-solving skills combined with a solid understanding of safety protocols and equipment maintenance procedures. Previous work has led to improved efficiency in daily operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator Assembler
Harbor Freight Distribution Center
Dillon, SC
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Set up and operated production machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
- Monitored machines for malfunctions or errors during operations.
- Inspected parts for defects using precision measuring instruments.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts on equipment using hand tools or power tools.
- Calibrated machine settings to ensure precise operation and tolerances were met.
- Identified problems with mechanical systems and made repairs as needed.
- Followed established manufacturing processes to assemble components correctly.
Injection Mold Operator
Niagara Bottling
Florence, SC
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Operate machines that shape plastic or other materials.
- Design and develop new molds.
- Monitor production to ensure quality during the process.
- Setting up the equipment based on blueprints or design directions.
- Cleaned molds between production cycles using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Adjusted machine components such as nozzle temperature, injection speed, and pressure settings for optimal performance.
Machine Operator
S & W Manufacturing
Florence, SC
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Operated plasma tube cutter, pines bender, and air bander
- Moved finished products through completion and prep for shipping
Drywall Finisher
Global Disaster Restoration
Johnsonville, SC
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Applied curing or surface treatments and install
- Maintained and restored various masonry structures
- Measure, cut, and fit panels around mechanical structures
Bar Inspector/Grinding Operator
Talley Metals
McBee, SC
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated machines and loaded and unloaded parts, made minor machine offsets, made minor tool changes, deburred, measured, and documented quality records.
- Set controls and regulated speed, feed, coolant flow, and angle of cut.
- Identified machine malfunctions and resolved them.
- Compared numerical displays with process sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.
- Manipulated dials, switches override program, and correct machine performance.
Injection Mold Operator
Olsten Staffing/Heinz, Inc.
Florence, SC
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained cleanliness of the injection molding machines and surrounding areas.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to determine molding specifications.
- Activating the machine to inject dyes and attaching connecting lines.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines, including lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs.
- Checked casting equipment at beginning of shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve identified malfunctions.
Forklift Driver/Assembler
Olsten Staffing/ Honda of South Carolina
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Perform repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products
- Operated forklift
- Place parts in specified relationship to each other
- Bolt, clips, screws, cements, or otherwise fastens parts together by hand, or using hand tools or portable power tools
Education
Diploma - College Prep/Academic
Darlington High School
Darlington, S.C.Skills
- Workplace organization
- Stress Tolerance
- Machine Operation
- Production Scheduling
- Electrical knowledge
- Mechanical Aptitude
Salaryrequirements
Negotiable
Timeline
Machine Operator Assembler
Harbor Freight Distribution Center
12.2023 - 10.2024
Injection Mold Operator
Niagara Bottling
12.2020 - 02.2022
Machine Operator
S & W Manufacturing
01.2019 - 11.2020
Drywall Finisher
Global Disaster Restoration
05.2015 - 12.2018
Bar Inspector/Grinding Operator
Talley Metals
04.2014 - 03.2015
Injection Mold Operator
Olsten Staffing/Heinz, Inc.
12.2013 - 03.2014
Forklift Driver/Assembler
Olsten Staffing/ Honda of South Carolina
09.2012 - 04.2013
Diploma - College Prep/Academic
Darlington High School
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