John Jerome

• Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
• Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
• Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Responsible for all aspects of machine and building repairs. Troubleshooting electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems on injection molding machines ranging from 75 ton to 500 ton Arburg, New Britten, Krauss Maffei and JSW.
• knowledge of 110v 220v 480v electrical systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshooting and repairing thermolators, vacuum pumps, wheelabrators jetblast machines.
• Setting up for new equipment running piping for water and air systems, Conduit and wire pulling.
• All aspects of building repair electrical carpentry and pluming.

• Managed a team of 12 employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal work performance.
• Achieved consistent on-time order completion by streamlining workflows and prioritizing tasks.
• Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes in operations.
• Enhanced employee morale through clear communication, recognition of achievements, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Improved product quality through regular inspections, feedback, and process adjustments.
• Responsible for set ups start ups and troubleshooting to meet Qc standards on Krauss Maffei thermo plastic injection molding presses ranging from 75 tons to 350 tons.
• Troubleshooting and repairing minor machine repairs for continues production to reduce down time.
• Troubleshoot and identify larger machine repairs to streamline for faster up time.
• Maintain mold maintenance and logs and identify potential problems and report corrective actions.

• Managed a team of 10 employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal work performance.
• Reduced machine downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
• Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes in operations.
• Coordinated with other departments to optimize resource allocation and meet production goals efficiently.
• Oversaw all aspects of shift planning including manpower allocation and task assignment based on individual skill sets and project requirements.
• Responsible for set ups start ups and trouble shooting thermo set injection molding machine's ranging from 75 ton to 500 ton Arburg, JSW, New Britten, Engel
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems to limit down time.
• Repairing secondary equipment thermolators, degate machines, temperature controllers,

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Responsible of molding thermo plastic and thermo set parts to meet Q.C approved specifications and to meet ISO and ITAR controlled systems.
• Set up start ups and trouble shooting 16 Arburg molding machines ranging from 50 tons to 300 tons
• Barrel change outs from thermo set to thermo plastic wiring barrels and hot runner mold controllers.
• Mold sampling and identifying mold issues on new and in production molds. Reporting to tooling department on findings and facts for a joint corrective action.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
• Company consisted of 6 Fortune injection molding machines ranging from 50 tons to 250 tons and 18 employees.
• Installed all electric runs compressed air piping and cooling system plumbing.
• Rebuilt thermolators, conveyors, sonic welders and fabricated gate removal fixtures to put into operations.
• Troubleshooted all repairs needed on injection molding machines.

Started for this company in 1991 as a machine operator and material handler. Worked my way up into a set up position learning all aspects of injection molding machine set ups and injection mold / tooling components form this position i moved to mold maintenance and tooling repair was trained on dissembling cleaning, polishing, texturing, ejector pin replacement. I after time moved back to the injection molding side of the company learning how to process, troubleshoot, start ups, new mold sampling on injection molding machines ranging from 50 tons to 300 tons Arburg, Fortune, Toyo, Newbury. After fully understanding the molding process i began to focus on maintenance being trained how to troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic systems, tie bar replacement, pump and motor replacement and rebuilding. Learning 24v 120v 220v / 3 phase power testing troubleshooting and repairing, running conduit and pulling wire, piping for compressed air, cooling tower pump rebuilding, cooling system plumbing, set up maintenance and repair. I was giving the position of lead manager supporting all 3 shifts molding supervisors and maintenance techs.

• Developed strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs were met and projects were delivered on time.
• Mentored junior employees, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted personal growth and skill development.