Nicholas Postema
Summary
Ambitious Engineering Intern keen to contribute boundless enthusiasm while expanding personal competencies. Dedicated to absorbing and leveraging new techniques and skills. Ready to positively impact all new and ongoing projects through diligent pursuit of exceptional final products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Airman Electronic Warfare Maintainer
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired the Military's fleet of helicopters and airplanes
- Troubleshot and maintained the aircraft's structure, engines, and other components
- Collaborated with other airmen to ensure proper communication and safety.
Plastics Engineering Intern
Stone Plastics and Manufacturing
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Learned how to set and de-set molds
- Learned intricate tooling techniques
- Learned how to process and create processes for injection molding.
Process Technician
Universal Products
10.2023
- Improve product quality and reduce cycle times through process alterations
- Operate Van Dorn and Milacron injection molding presses ranging from 100 tons to 950-ton clamping force
- Monitored molding machinery to ensure product integrity.
Project Engineering Injection Molding Intern
Howmet Aerospace
05.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Facilitated the install of a new Injection molding press
- Provided technical support to engineering teams during design phases of projects.
Education
Bachelors of applied science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
05.2025
Associate of applied science - Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
05.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Creating injection molding processes
- CAD software proficiency
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Personal Information
Title: Process Tech
Timeline
Project Engineering Injection Molding Intern
Howmet Aerospace
05.2024 - Current
Process Technician
Universal Products
10.2023
Plastics Engineering Intern
Stone Plastics and Manufacturing
05.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Airman Electronic Warfare Maintainer
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelors of applied science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Associate of applied science - Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Ferris State University