Robert Smith
Estill Springs,TN
Summary
I am an experienced Process Technician with 12+ years of experience setting molds and processing injection molded parts. I have passed RJG's Master Molder 1 course and have worked with JSW, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Ube, KPM, and Roboshot injection molding machines; using nylon, polypropylene, PBT, and ABS materials. Also knowledgeable in setting up molds equipped with valve gate, gas assist, and vacuum functions
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
TE Connectivity
07.2020 - Current
- Preform change overs on injection mold machines.
- Add or remove modules and process in the new numbers of cavities.
- Read blue prints and create work orders using SAP to have tools changed for the next run and repaired.
- Troubleshoot equipment to determine the cause of issues and defects. Inspect tools for damage or other issues.
- Create new processes and new process control sheets to run quality product.
- Ensure machines are running correct cycle times.
- Change nozzle tip if needed for new mold going into press
Process Technician
Kasai North America
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Determine causes of defects in parts and process the defects out.
- Write temporary control conditions for the elimination of a defect in a part.
- Involved in Part Weight and Cycle Reductions
- Work close with Quality to ensure good quality parts are coming off the machines.
- Reports issues with a mold or machine to the area's supervisor and/or group leader
- Help with the set up of new production molds and processes
Lead Technician
Kasai North America (previously known as M-Tek INC.)
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Set up machines for daily operations.
- Performed mold changes and material changes.
- Established and stabilized machine processes.
- Identified root causes of defects and recommended processing adjustments to eliminate them.
- Built and maintained set-up sheets to produce injection molded parts.
- Experienced operating overhead cranes
- Taken RJG classes on Systematic Molding.
- Report equipment malfunctions and failures to Group Leader, Supervisor, and Maintenance Technicians.
Operator
Kasai North America (previously known as M-Tek INC.)
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Inspect part quality.
- Package good quality parts.
- Notified the appropriate support groups and leaders about functional and process failures.
- Performed material changes.
- Document machine's production daily
Waiter
Waffle House
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Take customers\' orders
- Bring customers their food and beverages
- Keep work station clean and organized
Education
Master Molder 1 -
RJG
06.2024
Fundamentals Of Systematic Molding -
RJG
05.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Coffee County Central High School
100 Red Raider Drive, Manchester, TN 373552011
Skills
- Keen eye for detail
- Skilled in machine operation
- Set-up of molds
- Competent with hand tools
- Experienced with star and yushin robots
- Experienced in molding polypropylene, ABS, and glass filled nylons
- Experienced with making work orders with SAP
- Experienced with JSW, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, UBE, and Roboshot molding presses
Timeline
Process Technician
TE Connectivity
07.2020 - Current
Process Technician
Kasai North America
07.2017 - 07.2020
Lead Technician
Kasai North America (previously known as M-Tek INC.)
10.2012 - 07.2017
Operator
Kasai North America (previously known as M-Tek INC.)
07.2011 - 10.2012
Waiter
Waffle House
10.2010 - 05.2011
Master Molder 1 -
RJG
Fundamentals Of Systematic Molding -
RJG
High School Diploma - undefined
Coffee County Central High School