Benjamin Ellis
Hamilton
Summary
Results-driven Injection Molding Process Technician with expertise in process optimization and troubleshooting. Committed to enhancing manufacturing efficiency while ensuring reliability and quality through effective equipment maintenance and employee training.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Injection Molding Process Technician
Pact Packaging Ltd
2021 - Current
- Ensured safe and efficient manufacturing operations; collaborated with operations team to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and train staff on best practices for material and labor utilisation.
Thermoforming Die Setter
Pact Packaging Ltd
2018 - 2021
- Executed insert and die changes on all equipment to maintain operational efficiency
- Verified product conformance to quality specifications during start-up to ensure consistent output
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
- Addressed equipment and tooling breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime
Injection Die Setter
Pact Packaging Ltd
2015 - 2018
- Performing insert changes and die changes on all equipment as required
- Adjusted processes to consistently meet quality performance standards.
- Ensured product conformed to quality specifications during startup.
- Repaired equipment and tooling breakdowns, leveraging technical skills to minimize downtime.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
Apprentice
Pact Packaging Ltd
03.2011 - 2015
- To undertake the National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical) to Level 4, developing the necessary skill set to become a trade trained die setter. To work as part of the operational team providing technical and fitting services to the team, to ensure the efficient running of the manufacturing process and to help ensure best utilisation of materials and labour.
Education
National Certificate -
NZQA
01-2015
Hamilton Boys High
Hamilton, NZ01-2010
Skills
- Injection Molding Expertise
- Process Optimization
- Manufacturing Workflows
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic Systems
- Robotics automation
- Mechanically Minded
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Employee Training
Affiliations
Motorsport - Speedway
- Working And Crewing On Racecars Since I Was A Kid
- Driver, 2007 - Present
- Working And Crewing On Racecars Since I Was A Kid
- Driver, 2007 - Present
Timeline
Apprentice
Pact Packaging Ltd
03.2011 - 2015
Injection Molding Process Technician
Pact Packaging Ltd
2021 - Current
Thermoforming Die Setter
Pact Packaging Ltd
2018 - 2021
Injection Die Setter
Pact Packaging Ltd
2015 - 2018
National Certificate -
NZQA
Hamilton Boys High