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Garrett MacKenzie: Resume, Background and Skillsets

|Consultant |Process & Robotics Engineer | Scientific/ Decoupled Molding Trainer

plastic411.com Owner |Designer |Editor |Technical Writer |Sales & Marketing |

Equipment: Van Dorn, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, HPM, Cincinnati Milacron, Nissei,
Arburg 100 Ton to 3500 Ton presses (gas assist/ electric/ two color/ hydraulic);
Whittmann, Fanuc, Sepro and Yushin Six-Axis Robots; mills; automation gauging and
fixtures, zero-operator robotics/ automation design and implementation; hoists;
forklifts; magnetic-base drills; McBeth Spectrometer; general and machinist hand
tools; drill press; band saws; centerline grinders; inspection gauging and equipment

Materials: Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Nylon (up to 40% glass reinforced), Nylon
(metal strand reinforced); Polystyrene; Polycarbonate; Acetal; Santoprene; PEEK,
PolyVinylChloride (standard and Ridgid); BMC (thermoset); powder/ liquid/ pellet
concentrates; other engineering grade materials

Robotics: Quick-connect chucks (ID and peripheral set up); nest design/ build/
implementation; troubleshooting; train programming/ troubleshooting basics; ladder
logic: electrical blueprints; EOAT design/ build/ implement; initial programming set up

Tooling: Family molds; hot runner; core (set/ pull/ thread); vaccum assist; pneumatic eject;
thermoforming; Polished/ textured/ standard surfaces; core eject; cold runner; standard/ fan/
subgated tooling; hot oil; two color; tear down/ clean/ reassembly; polishing; minor tool repair
on the fly; troubleshoot tool problems and offer suggestions of tooling modifications to
improve productivity/ lower scrap rates

Qualification Highlights:

  • Over 25 years experience in a multitude of skillsets to include: supervision, engineering,
    moldmaker apprentice, maintenance, 4 years QS9000 quality auditing, shipping/ receiving and
    material handling.


  • Processing based on scientific molding principles as taught by John Bozzelli


  • Ability to not only develop processes, but strong exposure to tooling and maintenance which
    allows me to troubleshoot many different types of production issues. I then help develop
    resolutions through machine, mold, material and labor modifications


  • Strong technical ability to monitor downtime, scrap, productivity and overall efficiencies
    and develop solutions for improvements based on scientific molding, automation, tooling modifications

  • Familiar with the needs of a production facility to work as an organized team with strong
    emphasis placed on communication and training


  • Skills and Abilities:

  • Robotics: End of arm tooling design, construction, set up and programming


  • Long term utilization of specialized/ general hand tools and production tooling equipment


  • Supervision of up to 40 people with all related tasks of plastic injection floor production/ training


  • Engineering-related optimization/ construction builds/ studies


  • Strong utilization of Japanese and domestic "lean manufacturing" principles and procedures


  • Ability to quickly adjust and excel in new and unfamiliar tasks


  • 4 years experience as QS9000 quality auditor in the automotive industry


  • Tool Room: Mold teardowns, rebuilds, modifications and repair


  • Over 15 years of scientific and decoupled molding applications in molding processes

  • Certifications:

  • John Bozelli | Scientific Molding Theory and Application**Link to Bozzelli Reference: LinkedIn**

  • Whittmann Robotics | Robot Maintenance Controller Set-up: Programming

  • Van Dorn Technical | Pathfinder 1000-5000 Controllers; Machine Maintenance and Operation

  • Cincinnati Milacron | Processing I (Extreme controllers), Processing II Process Optimization, and Roboshot Maintenance

  • Pinnacle Resource Group | Performance Supervision

  • Workman's Compensation Board of Ohio | Accident Evaluation and Reporting

  • Kellogg Community College | Industrial Plastics

  • Work History

    Johnson Controls: Kendallville, Indiana
    Process/ Robotics Engineer

    ]In business over 125 Years; Tier-One automotive supplier[

    *PPAP Process Development of new tooling for Automotive Industry
    *DOE's of existing tooling for process optimization (scientific molding)
    *Development/ implementation of zero-operator work cells
    *Ergonomics analysis/ "wasted motion" improvements
    *Develop Tooling modifications for scrap reduction/ process optimization
    *Whittmann programming/ troubleshooting training (technical staff)
    *Sepro robotics programming/ troubleshooting
    *EOAT design and build/ set up and program
    *Development/ documentation of operator instructions/ requirements
    *Troubleshooting/Resolution/Optimization of production efficiencies/ downtime


    KI Green Initiatives: Gwinn, Michigan
    Project Engineer/ Technical Writer

    ]Non-Profit Organization serving the K.I. Sawyer AFB community[

    *Quote machinery and equipment for collection/ sort/ extrude/ molding operation (plastics recycling plant)
    *Met with machine/ robotics manufacturers to develop plant layout and determine equipment requirements
    *Electrical load: Quote through UPPCO (240 to 480V)
    *Met with local officials (County/ Township) to communicate and initiate proposal needs
    *Wrote 39 page business plan for submittal MEDC for grant funding
    *Handle all engineering contacts/ required actions for facility and business development
    Summit Polymers: Portage, Michigan
    Process/ Robotics Engineer

    ]500Min Sales: Tier-One automotive supplier[

    *PPAP Process Development of new tooling for Automotive Industry
    *DOE's of existing tooling for process optimization (scientific molding)
    *Development/ implementation of zero-operator work cells
    *Design/ implementation of nesting systems (applique molding)
    *Develop Tooling modifications for scrap reduction/ process optimization
    *Whittmann programming/ troubleshooting training (engineering staff)
    *EOAT design and build/ set up and program
    *Development/ documentation of operator instructions/ requirements
    *Troubleshooting/Resolution/Optimization of production efficiencies/ downtime
    Stanley Electric, U.S.: London, Ohio
    Process/ Robotics Engineer

    ]2B in sales: Sister plant to Honda; specializing in headlight/taillight assemblies[

    *Start up/ monitor /shut down Plastic injection and auxiliary equipment
    *Adjust/ troubleshoot plastics machinery and auxiliary equipment
    *Train material handlers and set up crew in set up principles and efficiencies
    *Monitor cycle efficiencies/ down time/ scrap for potential optimizations
    *Set up/ program/ Monitor Whittman robotics equipment and fixture automations
    Tom Smith Industries: Englewood, Ohio
    Shift Process Education and Activity Director

    ]100M in Sales: Tier-One automotive supplier[

    *Direct contact to upper management for shift communications/ issues
    *Supervision of 40 people in molding environment including terminations
    *Indirect supervision of Quality/Technical staff
    *Track and report scrap/production/ downtime efficiencies
    *Design/ Development of 2 day operator training program for turnover/ scrap reduction
    *Responsible for reporting all shift deficiencies and development of correctional approach
    *Attendance tracking/ Promotions/ Reprimands

    Other Positions Held:

    Green Tokai: Brookville, Ohio
    Process/ Robotics Technician

    Rubbermaid: Goodyear, Arizona
    Process/ Robotics Technician

    Wamar Products/Clarion:Caledonia/ Greenville, Michigan
    Set-up/ Process Technician/ Supervisor

    Bri-Sun Industries:Dutton, Michigan
    Quality Assurance Auditor

    References:

    John Bozzelli: Scientific Molding inventor.. ranked #3
    globally by Modern Plastics Magazine, and technical writer for Plastics Technology


    LinkedIn Reference:

    “Garrett and I go back to 1997 where he was trained in Scientific Molding
    procedures. Smart and talented, he has used this methodology and strategy to
    widen his knowledge base and grow in capabilities. His inititiave is shown in
    starting up plastic411 and his work at KI *Green*. Currently we are working
    together to incorporate plastics in green technologies.”
    John Bozzelli- March 26, 2009

    **extensive list of references available upon request**

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    Garrett MacKenzie
    1056 Highway 6
    Coronna, Indiana
    269-953-0212

    Email: email@plastic411.com
    Website: http://www.plastic411.com