Tyler Carter

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: tyler.carter@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: tylercarteroperator

Summary

8 years operating and maintaining diverse extrusion, forming, pressing, and compacting machinery for industrial component fabrication. Proven ability to optimize production cycles, contributing to a 15% reduction in material waste and a 10% increase in output efficiency.

Adept at precision die setup, material handling, and quality control, ensuring product specifications are consistently met while adhering to strict safety protocols and lean manufacturing principles.

Experience

Lead Extrusion Machine Operator, Maple Leaf Manufacturing Solutions -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2019 – present

• Managed and operated multi-screw extruders and hydraulic presses, producing over 50,000 units monthly with a 98.5% quality acceptance rate.

• Implemented new die setup procedures, reducing changeover times by 20% and increasing daily throughput.

• Trained and mentored junior operators on machine safety, operational best practices, and troubleshooting techniques, improving team efficiency by 15%.

• Conducted routine preventative maintenance on machinery, extending equipment lifespan by 10% and minimizing unscheduled downtime.

Forming & Compacting Machine Operator, Northern Precision Components -- Brampton, Canada

Aug 2015 – Feb 2019

• Operated automated compacting presses to form powdered metals and plastics, achieving production targets with less than 2% scrap rate.

• Monitored machine parameters, including temperature, pressure, and speed, making real-time adjustments to maintain product integrity and consistency.

• Performed quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges, ensuring all components met engineering specifications.

• Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve operational issues and improve machine performance, contributing to a 5% increase in production line uptime.

Education

George Brown College, Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technician -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2013 – June 2015

Skills

Machine Operation & Setup: Extrusion Machine Operation, Hydraulic Press Operation, Compacting Machine Operation, Die Setting, Tooling Adjustment, Material Feeding Systems, PLC Controls, CNC Operation

Process & Quality Control: Blueprint Reading, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Quality Inspection, Caliper & Micrometer Use, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing

Materials & Safety: Polymer Extrusion, Powdered Metal Compacting, Composite Forming, Material Handling, OSHA Safety Standards, Lockout/Tagout Procedures, Forklift Operation

Software & Systems: HMI Interfaces, MES Systems, Microsoft Office Suite