Tim Williams

Extrusion (2yrs)

Operate and maintain machines responsible for resealable hook and loop products.

• Measure width, thickness, and glue weight tolerances within 1/100th
• Monitor speeds and temperatures
• Inspect products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

Inline Dyeing (2yrs)

Overlook machines that apply dye, glue, and flame guard to hook and loop products.

• Provide feedback to management and maintenance regarding bottlenecks within the production process, facilitating resolution and minimizing disruptions
• Read and interpret daily workflow plans
• Mix large batches of dye and flame guard
• Removed flips and folds in moving material
• Reduced downtime by conducting regular maintenance checks and promptly addressing technical concerns.
• Organize work to meet demanding production goals.

Special Coating (2yrs)

Apply different types of adhesives to hook and loop products including permanent, semi-permanent, and water based. Ensuring all items met established quality standards.

• Streamlined operations of workstation layout and materials required for efficient production flow.
• Support engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installations by providing valuable input based on hands-on experience.
• Increased output rate by adjusting machine settings for optimal performance during high-volume production runs.

Weaver (1yr)

• Calibrate looms to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Test and adjust machine settings and controls in preparation for production.
• Monitor machines for malfunction and adjust to eliminate problems.
• Organize looms according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
• Meet production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
• Investigate processing errors and malfunctions, resolve issues with machine repairs.