High volume plastic injection molding shop; manufacturer of hose reels, as well as numerous additional products, including outdoor storage units, snow tools, etc. Assistant Supervisor 2007 to 2010

Performed and/or oversaw creation of mold repair with tolerances as close as .0002 from prototypes up to 32 cavity molds. Direct accountability for setting up, operating and maintaining manual machines. · Read blueprints; utilized a variety of machine and hand tools, including mills, grinders, lathes, drills, punch presses and precision measuring equipment. Inspected molds for quality. · Performed TIG welding throughout plant as needed. · Partnered closely with quality control teams and customer representatives to ensure quality and customer and corporate specifications were met.

Developed into a team leader/supervisor role with responsibility for managing inventory, repair scheduling and maintenance of more than 1,000 molds for 74 injection presses. Supported disassembly of large molds. Ordered and managed production inventory and supplies, as well as replacement components. Coordinated supply chain and quality assurance of replacement parts and supplies. Performed troubleshooting of in-press work. · Safety Coordinator: Led safety meetings and assisted in auditing operations to prevent violations. Conducted safety training programs. Shop produced no lost time injuries for last 15 months. · Led all aspects of creating a refined, standardized inventory management system, which saved more than 100 labor hours over a two year period. · Filled tooling manager role for six months coordinating shop operations and mold construction. · Participated in implementing 5S program.

Performed all facets of low-tolerance mold making projects to take a product from concept to production. Worked from verbal orders and blueprints; held responsibility for timely and accurate fabrication and completion of projects. Implemented customer design changes. Oversaw shop maintenance and machine troubleshooting and repair to ensure quality. · Effectively and safety utilized vertical and horizontal milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, two-dimensional pantograph, EDM, cross-slide rotary table, etc.