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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Providing direct hands on manufacturing support crossing multiple shifts and facilities. Responsible for providing leadership and role specific knowledge on assembly and packaging related tasks.Member of innovative and collaborative manufacturing engineering teamMember of Landscape Forms Safety CommitteeMember of Landscape Forms Sustainability Committee

Portage, Michigan

Comstock, Michigan

-Responsible for the mechanical and production of bottling line, can line, keg line, brew house, and overall plant production-Versed in the troubleshooting of all mechanical and general PLC/electrical issues-Experienced in automated material handling, conveyor systems and accumulation, monoblock fillers, labelers, case packers, case formers, inserters, depalletizers, seamers, etc-Responsible for the repair of any mechanical failure to line or equipment while ensuring maximum efficiency -Implement effective training for operations personnel and mechanics-Conduct required preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment as downtime permits (includes coordinating stock and/or the ordering of necessary parts)-Key driver in establishing machine center set-up and operations - Including any modifications and/or upgrades-Investigate and analyze root cause of any mechanical failure-Support HACCP, 5S, GMP, LOTO, and all safety procedures and policies-Display keen knowledge in shop equipment

Acampo, California

-Responsible for the mechanical and production support of four high speed bottling lines-Versed in the troubleshooting of all mechanical and general PLC/electrical issues-Experienced in automated material handling, conveyor systems and accumulation, monoblock fillers, labelers, case packers, case formers, inserters, and untitizers-Responsible for the repair of any mechanical failure to line or equipment while ensuring maximum OEE-Drive machine center operation and adjustments to improve OEE and production OTIF-Implement effective training for operations personnel and mechanics-Conduct required preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment as downtime permits (includes coordinating stock and/or the ordering of necessary parts)-Responsible for conducting line changeovers, incorporating bottle molds, closure style, and package sizes, while minimizing down time and ensuring efficient start up-Key driver in establishing machine center set-up and operations - Including any modifications and/or upgrades-Investigate and analyze root cause of any mechanical failure-Support HACCP, 5S, GMP, LOTO, and all safety procedures and policies-Display keen knowledge in shop equipment

Acampo, California

-Spearheaded department capital project for the bidding, acquisition, and installation of an electro-hydraulic vibration table-Validated packaging material and process changes that impacted machine centers and production-Managed packaging projects associated with glass and PET bottling that covered 14 brands and 318 SKUs-Managed packaging projects associated with Tetra Pak that covered 3 brands and 24 SKUs-Supported glass, PET, Tetra Pak, and bag in box bottling and production facilities-Implemented aggressive time management for projects between internal departments and external vendors to meet bottling date deadlines-Validated outside vendor processes for the production of packaging components-Managed all package changes and global notification-Implemented new testing protocols and reporting procedures for line validation testing-Key contributor to all aspects of package design and approval - preliminary design, proofing, line validation, to production validation-Controlled the management of individual component and finished good items and all associated documentation-Provided packaging technical support to operations - including identifying and rectifying any packaging related issues and elevating OEE

San Jose

-Responsible for conducting preventative maintenance on assigned equipment covering: electro hydraulic systems and power supplies, water cooling tower, electro dynamic systems, basic boiler and refrigeration applications, air cylinders, and other mechanical systems-Performed package, material, and product testing in accordance with ASTM, ISTA, MIL, and client specifications-Conducted product reliability, fragility, and life cycle testing per IEC-Designed, developed, and implemented specialized test fixtures and set-ups-Displayed proficiency in the operation of a variety of equipment including: environmental chambers, boiler systems, shock machines, load frames, and vibration tables-Key contributor to the conception and development of the Engineering Services Department-Served as project manager for multiple testing related projects simultaneously with multiple critical deadlines-Authored numerous industry leading test reports

San Jose, Ca

-Package Testing and Package Analysis-Product Fragility Testing-Environment Testing-Product Operational Testing-Specialty Product Testing-Medical Device SBS Testing-Westpak Report Writing and ISTA Certification Reports-Competent in ASTM, ISTA, TAPPI, and Client Test Protocols-Relies Heavily on Teamwork and Client Relationships

San Jose, Ca

Summer packaging internship at Westpak, Inc.