James Ecklund Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Grandview, Missouri, United States

Process Engineer specializing in twin screw operations for thermal plastics and reinforced thermoset plastics. Manage production to supply over 2000 metric tons of raw material to our local injection molding department and support foreign plant operations.Ensure continuous operations and minimize downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and upkeep.Implement quality assurance to uphold product standards and compliance.Facilitate parts procurement and manage contracts to… Show more Process Engineer specializing in twin screw operations for thermal plastics and reinforced thermoset plastics. Manage production to supply over 2000 metric tons of raw material to our local injection molding department and support foreign plant operations.Ensure continuous operations and minimize downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and upkeep.Implement quality assurance to uphold product standards and compliance.Facilitate parts procurement and manage contracts to support operational needs.Lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.Champion safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.Foster cross-functional communication with teams to align goals and enhance collaboration both locally and with our foreign branches. Show less

Faribault, Minnesota, United States

• Learned and worked under the refrigeration team to monitor and maintain a system of 60,000 lbs. of ammonia.• Developed a professional approach to teamwork and communication within a company and outside companies.• Participated in a new high pressure pasteurization unit installation, and project presentation to the corporate board.• Performed a forklift maintenance assessment to eliminate excess expenses on forklift repairs. • Updated refrigeration P&IDs and utility balances to… Show more • Learned and worked under the refrigeration team to monitor and maintain a system of 60,000 lbs. of ammonia.• Developed a professional approach to teamwork and communication within a company and outside companies.• Participated in a new high pressure pasteurization unit installation, and project presentation to the corporate board.• Performed a forklift maintenance assessment to eliminate excess expenses on forklift repairs. • Updated refrigeration P&IDs and utility balances to ensure accuracy and identify potential savings.• Shadowed managers and technicians to develop an array of leadership and management skills.• Learned how to address day-to-day problems that arise on a manufacturing floor.• Learned how to develop and plan for high value projects that exceed $1 million.• Participated in food safety and worker safety audits. Show less

Grandview, Missouri, United States

• Implemented proper repair process for high volume molds and factory machinery.• Developed a large array of proper tool use and care for both hand tools and machines.• Learned and practiced programing of Mazak, CNC, and EDM machines for various parts.• Developed skills on lathes, EDM sinkers, vertical mills, and grinders for repair and production.• Learned proper safety etiquette in a machine shop, factory floor, and lab setting.

Grandview, Missouri, United States

• Research and development using untraditional recycling materials to model and test newproducts.• Process control management for large scale floor manufacturing to increase efficiency.• Process control and recalibration for injection molding machines for time management.• Learned proper safety etiquette in a machine shop, factory floor, and lab setting.

Olathe, Kansas, United States

• Implemented identification signage and organization for $500K in nursery stock.• Offered customer service for landscape clients on average of $20K per day.• Learned how to practice safety both while operating and around heavy machinery for variouspurposes such as moving heavy yard stock and waste.• Trained staff on new mobile sales scanning devices.