About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1877318
SET-UP TECHNICIAN | RUBBER INJECTION MOLDING, MACHINE SETUP & TROUBLESHOOTING
Core Expertise
- Rubber injection molding machine setup, changeover, and in-press mold maintenance.
- Optimized process parameters to reduce scrap and flash through shot volume and timing adjustments.
- Performed quality inspections using CMM, calipers, gauges, and micrometers to ensure conformance.
- Collaborated with process engineering to improve mold functionality and support new product launches.
- Certified forklift and overhead crane operator with strong safety and materials handling experience.
Project Background
- Operated and maintained injection molding cells within automotive component production environments.
- Executed mold changeovers and first-article runs, validating part quality before full production release.
- Implemented troubleshooting protocols to address abnormal machine conditions, minimizing downtime and rejects.
- Managed heavy mold transfers and rigging using forklifts and cranes, ensuring safe handling procedures.
- Performed QA documentation and production approval paperwork to support compliance and traceability.
Key Skills
- Rubber Injection Molding | Machine Setup | Changeovers | Shot Parameter Optimization
- Measurement & QA | CMM | Calipers | Micrometers | Gauges
- Material handling | Forklift | Overhead Crane | Pallet Jack certified
- PLC fundamentals | Machine troubleshooting | Preventive maintenance
- SPC & process capability analysis | Lean manufacturing principles
- OSHA compliance | GMP product handling | Safety leadership
Awards & Recognition
- Forklift Certification
- Overhead Crane Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on technician with multi-year experience in rubber injection molding, proven process optimization, and documented scrap reduction. Brings cross-functional collaboration with engineering, strong QA measurement skills, and multiple material-handling certifications to improve production reliability and safety. Ready to apply practical troubleshooting and setup expertise to stabilize new or existing molding operations.
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