Benjamin Blanchet Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Minnesota, United States

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Northland Drying, I support daily operations and assist with the design and installation of capital projects. My role involves contributing to process improvement initiatives, including product line separation and capacity upgrades to enable more efficient multi-product processing. I also participate in projects focused on enhancing productivity and reducing waste. Additionally, I assist in conducting risk analyses for safety improvements, such as managing combustible dust, and help document processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsible for producing products that meet or exceed customer-specific expectations, including equipment setup and adjustments, in-process quality testing, and finished goods packaging.Designed and built a prototype for an automated film waste removal system to replace the current manual process. Implementation would eliminate approximately 400 hours of downtime annually.Initiated troubleshooting and collaborated with 3M maintenance and engineering teams to increase equipment productivity and uptime.Track and document equipment performance metrics (hourly production outputs, downtime) to ensure productivity expectations are met, escalate for support as needed.

Worked with engineering and maintenance teams to create designs using computer programs such as AutoCAD and Siemens NX.Developed detailed drawings based on written or verbal specifications to be fabricated into parts by engineering and maintenance teams.

Prepped, organized, and loaded parcel containers for a rapid paced distribution line for Air Freight ServicesAttended First Wave level status at 7 months (process typically requires 12+ months)Received Annual Safe Loading Award in December 2019

Measured and formulated complex blends of metal alloy powders for thermal spraying.Managed and tracked inventory of metal coupons, thermal spray equipment, and metal powders.Performed Preventive Maintenance duties on production equipment to maintain optimal performance and durability. (continued on next page)

Engaged customers in a friendly, professional manner to provide assistance or information on product features and company services.Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage sales and move overstock items.Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.

Conducted and analyzed quality inspections for products in a fast-paced manufacturing facilityUtilized 3M QMS and iMES for tracking, documenting, and reporting dataManaged laboratory and PPE inventory, and maintained quality testing equipment to support optimal productivity

B.S., Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Technical emphasis in computer design and 3D parts production

Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering Technology