Zackary Vanwinkle-Smith
Evansville
Summary
With a proven track record at Berry Global, I excel in leading teams and enhancing productivity through effective problem-solving and strong work ethic. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and repairing thermoforming equipment, coupled with a self-motivated approach, has significantly contributed to achieving and surpassing production goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Thermoforming Toolroom Assistant Group Leader
Berry Global
11.2023 - Current
- Ensure all technician time entries are correctly entered in Kronos Time Management System.
- Acquire and inventory spare parts and components for Tooling Molds and Tools.
- Work with venders to acquire parts for repairs or projects.
- Coordinate work assignments, meetings, and leadership between shifts in conjunction with Supervisor and Group Leader.
- Work with scheduling to organize maintenance down time events.
- Coordinate weekend and holiday coverage schedule.
- Conduct performance appraisals with Apprentices or Journeyman as directed by supervisor.
- Handle disciplinary matters of personnel within group
- Work unsupervised in maintaining equipment, tools, and work area.
- Respond to production calls for assistance on related Tooling equipment as needed.
- Assist Production Engineers and department management with project requests.
- Maintain cleanliness and functionality of tools and work area.
- Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental and department of health requirements.
- Inspect and repair pneumatic,hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems related to tooling on Thermoforming machines
Thermoforming Toolroom Journeyman
Berry Global
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Inspect and repair molds and dies both in shop and on production floor
- Perform preventive maintenance procedures as specified in the QSI system
- Complete work assigned by Group Leader or Assistant Group Leader
- Obtain or make parts in emergency cases
- Assist in other departments as requested by Leadership
- Seek training to stay current with job duties
- Complete four year tool maker apprenticeship program
Thermoforming Maintenance Apprentice
Berry Global
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Inspect and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems on thermoforming
- Perform preventive maintenance procedures as specified in the QSI system.
- Complete work assigned by Group Leader or Asst. Group Leader.
- Communicate activities with Group Leader and other members of department.
- Maintain neat and orderly appearance of the shop and printing equipment.
- Obtain parts in emergency cases.
- Assist in other departments as requested by Group Leader or Asst. Group Leader.
- Seek training to stay current with job requirements.
- Assume control of machine when a situation arises which has potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of machine.
Thermoforming Technician Leadman
Berry Global
02.2013 - 10.2017
- Lead the production group in assigned area in safety, quality, and production
- Assist with training of technical staff
- Provide technical expertise in addressing process and maintenance related issues associated with production equipment
- Ensure safe and efficient start up and shut down of thermoforming lines
- Adjust process parameters on production equipment as needed to maintain uptime and maintain/increase productivity
- Ensure part quality meets or exceeds customer expectations
- Ensure operators are performing required job tasks correctly
Thermoforming Technician
Berry Global
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Adjust process parameters on equipment as necessary to correct quality concerns
- Retrieve production paperwork and ensure it corresponds to product produced on former
- Complete required documentation during shift
- maintain correct fluid and lubricant levels on equipment
- Work with support groups to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues
Thermoforming Operator
Berry Global
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Checked parts regularly for sample matches, ink cure, blurriness, strings, grease, and missing print
- Placed product on skids how customers requested
- Complied with GMPs and SQF
- Verified paperwork was correct to job
Education
Toolmaker
Ivy Tech
Evansville, IN01-2023
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Senior High School
Mount Vernon, IN05-2009
Skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Hotwork Certification
- Elevated working environment
- Arc flash Certification
Timeline
Thermoforming Toolroom Assistant Group Leader
Berry Global
11.2023 - Current
Thermoforming Toolroom Journeyman
Berry Global
04.2018 - 11.2023
Thermoforming Maintenance Apprentice
Berry Global
10.2017 - 04.2018
Thermoforming Technician Leadman
Berry Global
02.2013 - 10.2017
Thermoforming Technician
Berry Global
04.2012 - 02.2013
Thermoforming Operator
Berry Global
03.2012 - 04.2012
Toolmaker
Ivy Tech
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Senior High School
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