Stephen Byard
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Detail-oriented Die Setter with proven expertise in die setup, quality inspection, and process optimization. Committed to enhancing production efficiency and ensuring safety compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Setter
Ammex Plastics
Monroe
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Die Setter: Set die equipment for injection molding machines to ensure proper function.
- Material Handler: Removed empty material containers with hand pallet jack, replaced with full pallets using motorized pallet jack to ensure continuous operation.
- Hilow: Load finished product onto delivery truck,haul excess scrap material to dumpsters,keep pallets and totes stocked, and move dies that are not in use.
- Press Operator: Load foam and other various parts into mold,check finished parts for flaws or defects, trim off excess material, place parts on finish rack for quality team to inspect.
- Spare Time: Monitored multiple presses for smooth operation, checked for water leaks, addressed alarms, managed scrap material, replenished supplies, assembled parts, and supported team during breaks and maintenance tasks.
Laborer/ Lead
The Andersons
Maumee
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Blended plant nutrients to create optimal fertilizer mixtures for enhanced crop yield.
- Transferred raw materials to fertilizer silos and disposed of waste and scrap pallets to maintain operational flow.
- Maintained four fertilizer silos, ensuring proper functioning and cleanliness by clearing debris and cleaning flow tubes and dust collectors.
Line Cook
Alden Bar and Grille
Alden
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area to ensure food safety compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders to maintain stock availability.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols to ensure consistent food quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, with care and precision.
- Adjusted cooking methods based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods to meet customer demand and maintain service efficiency.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Quality Control Inspector
Great Lakes Trim
Williamsburg
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results and reported discrepancies, facilitating corrective actions by management.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance adherence to quality control standards.
- Recognized opportunities for enhancement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment to boost efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth, MI06-1990
Skills
- Die setup
- Mold setup
- Injection molding
- Die setting expertise
- Mold maintenance
- Tooling adjustments
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
- Quality control
- Inspection techniques
- Safety compliance
- Process adherence
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
- Production efficiency
- Production planning
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Machine operation
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Workplace safety
- Professionalism
- Process adherence
Timeline
Die Setter
Ammex Plastics
11.2023 - 02.2026
Laborer/ Lead
The Andersons
10.2021 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Alden Bar and Grille
04.2016 - 09.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Great Lakes Trim
03.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Ellsworth Community School