Rodney Alden
Mitchell
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in plastics manufacturing and a proven track record of leadership at Cook Polymer. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, I have significantly contributed to continuous improvement projects and efficiency enhancements. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and problem-solving abilities, ensuring high production standards and innovative solutions in dynamic work environments. Very quick and motivated learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator Level 4/Floor Help With Techs
Cook Polymer
06.2021 - Current
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.
- Monitored process and work station information for accuracy and avoidance of workflow impediments.
- Operated multiple extrusion lines to extrude various tubes, wires, and structural shapes used in manufacturing of Type products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, processes, or equipment as required for specific job tasks.
- Forklift certified and Forklift Training Trainer through Crown
- Extensive knowledge of head types and mandrel/Die types and proficient in building heads and cleaning tooling. Capable of acknowledging when tooling is no longer round and/or good and needs repair.
- Start, Diagnose, and help Technicians with numerous lines.
- Been a part of quite a few throughput studies and helped analyze results. Helped Engineering with DCL wires, and various other parts including WCLT’S to figure out a better process or when problems occur and the part becomes difficult to run.
- Helped out in Research and Development and learned a lot about tooling, Drawings, Draw down, and what it takes to make a new product and setup sheet.
Sales Associate/Technican
Bedford Ford
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers find there Dream car for there dream budget on numerous occasions
- Also during my time at Ford/Chrysler I did quite a bit of technician work including repairs on all types of vehicles helped with small services such as oil changes, coolant flushes, and breaks and rotors.
- For a few months I was also a flat rate detailer while selling cars still and managing the detail departments scheduling and hiring and firing within the department.
Mill Man
Carl Star Group
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed daily mill operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained to meet production demands without excess waste or shortages.
- Worked on 4 mills that fed new and recycled rubber into a rubber extruder which produced high quality tires of all different shape sizes and colors.
- Was second in charge on a line of 10, had to keep everyone working and in good spirits while setting up all colors lots and sizes for tires. Had to make sure my operator was completely set up while he finished all changeovers in a timely manner.
- Drove a forklift to get 3,000lb pallets of rubber from up to 40 ft in the air on racks 3 high, and getting metal books filled with scrap to throw into a seperate mill.
Hot Stamp Operator/Floater
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and helping maintenance fix any issues or assisting in anyway I could.
- Helped maintenance design and build machine for breaking excessive metal off of parts in a timely fashion, using pneumatic pressure, and a switch it would send a bar down break the pieces once parts were in the holder, and collect the scrap for easy disposal of the waste metal.
- Also had to assist in grinding burrs, or any non conforming pieces from parts to make sure they were in spec.
Education
General With Automotive Collision Repair -
Anderson County Highschool
Clinton, TN05.2015
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Tool maintenance
- Plastics manufacturing
- Machine setup
- Adaptability to change
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Mechanical aptitude
- Forklift certified
- Operator training
- Extrusion process
- Production efficiency
- Punctuality
- Manufacturing background
- Die maintenance
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Extrusion Operator Level 4/Floor Help With Techs
Cook Polymer
06.2021 - Current
Sales Associate/Technican
Bedford Ford
07.2019 - 02.2021
Mill Man
Carl Star Group
09.2018 - 05.2019
Hot Stamp Operator/Floater
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
06.2015 - 01.2016
General With Automotive Collision Repair -
Anderson County Highschool
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