Ralph (David) Eldridge Email & Phone Number

Elyria; Ohio

Brecksville, Ohio

RAMBUS-Brecksville, OH 2013–2018Rambus was a “Lighting Display Technology” {LDT} company, that produced LED light guides. The LED light guides use MicroLens Optics with a constant density pattern that can be used in a variety of applications.Production Operator | Shift LeaderShift leader; supervised five employees in daily production operations. Scheduled and issued job assignments, monitored work in progress, and checked completed products for quality workmanship.• Started and shutdown Engel, Sodick 150-T, 450-T, and 650-T injection molding machines, made-adjustments according to engineering instructions, measured and inspected finished parts, and audited machines.• Operated 3-Axis and 6-Axis Robots, Class 1 Lasers, Digital Micrometers, 2-ft. and 4-ft. Calipers, ink jet printers, laminators, conveyors, cranes, material dryers, temperature control units, and chillers. • Set machine controls; regulated molding temperature, volume of plastic, and molding pressure and time based on process sheets and knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.• Trained new users on equipment, safety protocols, and company policies.• Transported finished parts to staging area using towmotor (standup/sit down forklift).

Valley City, Ohio

Press Operator | Material Handler | Floor Utility | Shipping and ReceivingOperated injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials. Ensured the efficient operation of 28 machines producing over 500 parts.• Inspected, trimmed, cleaned, and gauged parts.• Packed finished parts, completed paperwork, and generated accurate bar codes for shipping.• Transported finished parts from press to staging area by forklift.• Adhered to OSHA and company safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).• Helped create an efficient working environment as a member of the Lean Manufacturing Team.• Acknowledged by supervisor as the “go-to” employee to implement new procedures and train new employees on production line assemble and machine operations.