About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1959075
INJECTION MOLD MECHANIC | HOT RUNNER SPECIALIST | TOOLING MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Core Expertise
- Injection mold maintenance for hot and cold runner systems in high-volume production environments.
- Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and restore production quickly.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance programs improving tooling reliability and reducing failures.
- Mold setup, changeovers, validation, and tooling launch support for fast production startups.
- Mentoring technicians, leading training on diagnostics, hot runner repair, and safety protocols.
Project Background
- Executed complex mold repairs including seal replacement, interlock repair, and plate realignment.
- Implemented structured maintenance program that lowered unplanned mold failures by 30%.
- Supported new mold installations and validations to ensure consistent cycle times and quality.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to develop tooling improvements and process enhancements.
- Led 5S and lean initiatives to improve toolroom organization and reduce changeover times.
Key Skills
- Hot & cold runner systems | Hot runner maintenance certification | Mold repair & diagnostics
- Preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) | Root cause analysis | Predictive inspections
- Mold setup, changeovers, validation | New mold launches | Cycle time optimization
- Blueprint interpretation | Precision measurement | Toolroom equipment operation
- Lean manufacturing | 5S | Safety compliance (OSHA) | Emergency response experience
- Team training & mentorship | Technician development | Forklift operation
Education
- Fire Science Studies — Community College of the Air Force
- High School Diploma — Camden Catholic High School
Awards & Recognition
- Air Force Achievement Medal for deployed operational service
- Top Graduate — Department of Defense Fire Academy
- Recognized for contributions to tooling reliability and plant safety initiatives
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a results-driven injection mold mechanic with 10+ years improving tooling reliability and reducing unplanned failures by 30%. Hands-on expertise with hot runner systems, complex repairs, preventive maintenance, and new mold launches. Proven trainer and cross-functional collaborator who drives lean, safety-focused improvements and delivers measurable production gains.
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