Tony Bullock
Machine Operator
Richmond,VA
Summary
15+ Hardworking production professional offering 15 years of related experience. Technology-savvy and safety-driven with demonstrated success in working with strong assembly line teams. Orderly Extrusion Operator with over 15 years of expertise in plastics manufacturing. Excellent in manipulating extruder equipment to create desired products. Knowledgeable in Troubleshooting with advanced skills in ribbonizing and bonding. Ready to apply for machine operator to exciting new position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extrusion Machine Operator
Hilex Poly/ Novolex LLC
Richmond, Virginia
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Inspected finished parts for conformance with customer requirements.
- Operated hoists, cranes, or other lifting equipment to move materials around the facility.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all areas of work performance.
- Assisted in the development of new products by making recommendations concerning process changes to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
- Cleaned machines after each run and removed finished parts from molds or dies for inspection or further processing.
- Conducted regular tests on finished products to verify accuracy of measurements.
- Adjusted die plates as required for different shapes and sizes of products.
- Verified that all safety guards were properly installed before operating machinery.
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products such as [Name], [Name] and [Name].
- Fit piping together according to specifications for optimal productivity.
- Inspected machines for quality verification and corrected issues.
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Fabricated parts using tools and machinery to shape raw material for desired outcome.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Education
High School Diploma -
04.1985
Skills
- Product Packaging
- Recipe Reading
- Mechanical Inspection
- Product Testing
Affiliations
- I am a highly motivated individual, willing to learn and work as a team member.
Accomplishments
- I have received numerous pay bonuses for safety and production goals met.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the developing schedules of cleaning, operating procedures in formatted diagrams.
Certification
- Certified in Emergency response, blood-borne pathogens, CPR etc.
- Certified in Powered pallet jacks, scissor lift and propane / electric forklifts.
Timeline
Extrusion Machine Operator - Hilex Poly/ Novolex LLC
02.2015 - 11.2023
Homer L. Ferguson High - High School Diploma,
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