About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1922751
PROCESS / MOLDING TECHNICIAN | INJECTION MOLDING | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & SUPERVISION
Core Expertise
- Over 20 years of hands-on plastic injection molding, setup, and process optimization.
- Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures to minimize downtime.
- Lean practitioner implementing Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, and Six Sigma methods to boost throughput.
- Quality and compliance focus including SPC, ISO 9001, FDA requirements, and OSHA safety.
- Supervisory experience leading shifts, training teams, and managing production schedules and payroll.
Project Background
- Led machine setup and changeovers for presses ranging from 28 to 500 tons.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules that reduced unplanned downtime and repair cycles.
- Collaborated with tooling, design, purchasing, and quality teams to resolve recurring defects.
- Conducted SPC, quality audits, and supported 8D problem-solving for customer-related issues.
- Managed shift operations including safety training, documentation, and compliance reporting.
Key Skills
- Injection molding machines (28–500 ton) | Setup, changeover, and troubleshooting
- PLC | DCS | SCADA | Process monitoring and control
- Lean | Kaizen | 5S | Kanban | Six Sigma | Continuous improvement
- SPC | Quality audits | ISO 9001 compliance | FDA regulatory familiarity
- Hydraulics | Pneumatics | Mechanical troubleshooting | Preventive maintenance
- SAP | Microsoft Office | Excel | Materials handling | Forklift operation
Awards & Recognition
- OSHA 30 Safety Certification
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Certifications
- Hazmat Endorsement
Why Interview this Candidate?
Manufacturing technician with 20+ years in injection molding and proven supervisory experience. Brings strong technical command of PLC/DCS/SCADA, SPC, and preventive maintenance alongside hands-on setup of 28–500 ton presses. Demonstrated ability to reduce scrap, stabilize production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in regulated environments.
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