Professional Summary
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Stephen Locke

Professional Plastics
Denver,CO
27
years of professional experience

Accomplished leader with expertise in safety management and task delegation, honed at Plastics Design & Manufacturing. Enhanced production efficiency by reducing machinery downtime and improving workflow. Proven ability to train and supervise teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and achieving timely job completion. Adept at coordinating maintenance and optimizing production schedules for consistent output.

Work History

CNC Sawyer

2 Years 5 Months
Professional Plastics | 06.2024 - Current

Set up and run CNC saw. Cut jobs to tight tolerance requirements. Make sure I am hitting customer due dates. On any free time make sure we are making improvements in warehouse. Set up racks for employees to be able to find product repeatedly and efficiently.

Extrusion Operator

4 Years 11 Months
Eldon J as Mes Corp. | 01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Operated extrusion equipment to produce consistent plastic profiles and tubing.
  • Monitored machine settings, adjusting temperature, pressure, and speed for quality output.
  • Inspected finished material for defects, thickness variation, and dimensional accuracy.
  • Troubleshot line issues to reduce downtime and restore production flow quickly.

Extrusion Supervisor

16 Years 9 Months
Plastics Design & Manufacturing | 05.2000 - 02.2017
  • Supervised extrusion operators, maintaining shift coverage and consistent production flow.
  • Monitored machine settings, die changes, and startup procedures to support product quality.
  • Coordinated material usage, resin handling, and line readiness to reduce downtime.
  • Inspected finished extrusions for defects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

Shop Foreman

16 Years 11 Months
Plastics Design & Manufacturing | 03.2000 - 02.2017
  • Supervised daily shop operations, ensuring production flow, safety compliance, and timely job completion.
  • Coordinated maintenance needs across machinery, reducing downtime and supporting consistent output.
  • Trained technicians on equipment setup, quality checks, and standard work procedures.
  • Reviewed work orders and prioritized assignments to align labor with production schedules.

Education

High School Diploma

Brookfield High School | Brookfield, CT | 05-1983

Skills

Safety management
Workplace safety
Safety awareness
Task delegation

Timeline

CNC Sawyer

Professional Plastics
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Extrusion Operator

Eldon J as Mes Corp.
01.2019 - 12.2023Read More

Extrusion Supervisor

Plastics Design & Manufacturing
05.2000 - 02.2017Read More

Shop Foreman

Plastics Design & Manufacturing
03.2000 - 02.2017Read More

Brookfield High School

High School Diploma
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Stephen Locke