Craig Gardner Email & Phone Number

I have experience in Injection Molding, Extrusion, Structural Foam Molding, and Blow Molding. My Specialty is Injection Molding. I have worked in both captive and custom environments, medical & non-medical, and helped start up three operations. I have worked positions ranging from operator to manager. Manage multiple projects. Improve processes using Scientific Molding, DOE & lean six sigma. Have regular communication with customers, both internal and external to improve and exceed customer expectations. I enjoy increasing profits and teaching my skills to others. Due to my opportunities in startup situations and my years in processing, I am more than qualified to setup a new department from scratch that would produce the highest quality components with the greatest effectiveness.Machines Processed: Nissei, JSW, Engel, Roboshot, HPM, Cincinnati, Van Dorn, Arburg, New Brittan, Trubor, Windsor, Stokes, Sandretto, Negri-Bossi, Battenfeld, and Hunter Injection Molders; Davis -Standard, Egan, NRM and Prodex Extruders; APV Extrusion Blow MolderMaterials Processed: ABS, HDPE, LLDPE, POM, PA, PP, PC, TPU, TPV, TPE, TPO, TPR, SEBS, PVC, PBT, PPO, PPE, ASA, SAN, HIPS and Acrylic along with various blends, alloys and fillers/additivesSpecialties: Process Optimization, reducing process variation, primary and secondary machine selection, Injection Molding training, developing Power Point training courses, Mold Flow Mold Advisor, and Continuous Improvement

Listed skills include Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Tools, and 39 others.

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  Wake Technical Community College

  Mechanical Engineering