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Bio of Garrett MacKenzie

Equipment: Niigata, Van Dorn, UBE, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, HPM, Cincinnati Milacron, Nissei, Arburg, Husky, Reed, Stokes, BOY, FCS, Battenfeld 100 Ton to 3500 Ton presses (hydraulic/ electric/ gas assist/ two color/ dual screwmultishot); Whittmann, Fanuc, Sepro and Yushin Six-Axis Robots; mills; automation systems; gauging and fixtures, zero-operator robotics/ automation design and implementation; hoists; forklifts; magnetic-base drills; McBethSpectrometer; general and machinist hand tools; drill press; band saws; centerline grinders; inspection gauging and equipment, moisture analyzers, magnetic base hand drills

Materials: PC/ABS; Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Nylon (up to 40% glass reinforced), Nylon(metal strand reinforced); Polystyrene; Acrylic; 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/ building/ implementation; troubleshooting; train programming/ troubleshooting basics; ladder logic: electrical/ hydraulic 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 tooling problems and suggest tooling modifications to improve productivity/ lower scrap rates

Qualification Highlights:

  • Over 30 years experience in a multitude of skillsets to include: engineering, supervision, moldmaker apprentice, maintenance, 4 years QS9000 quality auditing, shipping/ receiving and material handling.
  • Technical writer for Plastics Today / Plastics Technology Magazine(10 articles, access PT through link below)

http://www.plasticstoday.com/search/node/garrett%20mackenzie

  • Processing based on scientific molding principles as taught by JohnBozzelli and RJG-based decoupled molding applications
  • 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
  • Robotics: End of arm tooling design, construction, set up and programming; Training of Engineers and technical support staff

Certifications:

John Bozelli | Scientific Molding Theory and Application

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

Polymerland: Material Properties, Handling and Characteristics

Pinnacle Resource Group | Performance Supervision

Workman’s Compensation Board of Ohio | Accident Evaluation and Reporting

Kellogg Community College | Industrial Plastics

Work History:

Glock, INC. Smyrna, Georgia Production Supervisor- Molding

Handgun Manufacturer-Civilian, Law Enforcement, Military

  • Process control: All processes (US side)
  • Troubleshoot presses/ processes/ robotics/ auxiliary equipment
  • Implemented training program: operators and technical support
  • Supervised up to 20 people
  • Interview/ Hire/ Terminate
  • Sampled new molds and materials
  • Process development

B & B Tool and Molding: Muncie, Indiana – Molding Manager

Custom plastic injection operation: Automotive/ Military/Aerospace

  • Oversee all operators and technical support employees
  • Responsible for employee evaluations, discipline and termination
  • Order all parts/ components for molding operation
  • Originated molding regrind operation for direct-feed grinder/ loader
  • Full responsibilities for plant maintenance, Productivity, Efficiencies, Quality and Scrap
  • Sampling of new tools/ materials/ tooling modifications
  • Recommend tooling modifications to improve productivity/ scrap concerns
  • Whittmannrobotics set-up/ troubleshooting
  • Van Dorn NC-4 ,Pathfinder and EL SIEMENS controllers
  • Valve repair/ replacement
  • Screw repairs/ cleaning/ replacements

Johnson Controls: Kendallville, Indiana Process/ Robotics Engineer

In business over 125 Years; Tier-One automotive supplier (Big Three, Honda, Toyota, Nissan)

  • 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
  • Whittmannprogramming/ troubleshooting training (technical staff)
  • Seprorobotics programming/ troubleshooting
  • EOAT design and build/ set up and program
  • Development/ documentation of operator instructions/ requirements
  • Troubleshooting/Resolution/Optimization of production efficiencies/ downtime
  • Developed material handling training program designed to teach “NASCAR” style approach towards quick changeover
  • Made suggestions regarding capital equipment purchases (central feed system, 2 way radios)
  • Direct supervision/ training of technicians/ material handlers
  • Assisted in design/ development of 5S/ Kaizen projects

Stanley Electric, U.S. Process/ Robotics Engineer

2B in sales: Sister company- Honda (Honda headlight/ lighting systems)

  • Start up/ monitor /shut down Plastic injection and auxiliary equipment (Cincinnati Milacron andWhittmannrobots)
  • 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/ MonitorWhittmanrobotics equipment and fixture automations
  • Multi-color processing using twin screw plastic injection presses (two color taillight lenses)
  • Assisted in reducing metallized taillight department scrap rate to less than 2.5% through establishing decoupled processes

Notables:

Summit Polymers: Process/Robotics Engineer

Rubbermaid: Process Technician

Tom Smith Industries: Shift Process Education and Activity Director

Holland Plastics: Moldmaker Apprentice/ Maintenance

Clarion Technologies: Level 1-4 Technician, Supervisor

Bri-Sun Industries: Quality Auditor, Warehouse Coordinator

(404) 793-9834
Garrett MacKenzie
training@plastic411.com

Rodney Davenport CH3 Solutions

Garrett’s class is information-packed for a great price! I would highly recommend..

Rodney Davenport
CH3 Solutions

Dale B. – JSW

Excellent class! Just what I was looking for..

Dale B.
Japanese Steel Works

Chris S., MMI Engineered Solutions

“Great on-the-floor training! Much more beneficial than ‘class room’ training… I would highly recommend.”

Chris S.
MMI Engineered Solutions

Timothy M., North Georgia Molding

“Class was timed well, and the processor training was a success! Instructor was thorough and ‘easily understood’.”

Timothy M.
North Georgia Molding

Darryl B., MMI Engineered Solutions

“Instructor was very knowledgeable, and the hands-on training was very helpful”

Darryl B.
MMI Engineered Solutions

Micheal H., CH3 Solutions

“Instructor was very thorough in the delivery of his training. I would very much recommend!”

Micheal H.
CH3 Solutions

Samuel S, CH3 Solutions

“The hands-on portions were great! The pre-stage training is helpful in set ups”

Samuel S
CH3 Solutions

Kristen R., MMI Engineered Solutions

“I would love to have you come back to do more training!”

Kristen R.
MMI Engineered Solutions

John A. , CH3 Solutions

“Garrett was very knowledgeable, and helpful with questions…”

John A.
CH3 Solutions

Clare Goldsberry

“Garrett is a go-getter with lots of good ideas that he’s bringing to the plastics industry. His experience and expertise is providing him with the know-how to bring technology information to those in the industry with a “need to know”

Clare Goldsberry
Senior Editor: Plastics News/ Plastics Today

Mike Tolinski

“Garrett’s website is a great training-focused online resource of the type the industry needs, especially at a time when it’s becoming harder to find trained plastics technicians”

Mike Tolinski
Editor: Plastics Engineering magazine

Matt Defosse

“Garrett is an expert in multiple facets of plastics processing, and kindly offered to share his expertise in a series of articles for our audience. The mission of our web portal, PlasticsToday.com, is to provide plastics processors with information they can use to run their companies more efficiently. With Garrett’s expert insight, I am sure
…

“Garrett is an expert in multiple facets of plastics processing, and kindly offered to share his expertise in a series of articles for our audience. The mission of our web portal, PlasticsToday.com, is to provide plastics processors with information they can use to run their companies more efficiently. With Garrett’s expert insight, I am sure we can meet that mission.”

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Matt Defosse
Editor: Plastics Today magazine

Norbert Sparrow

“Garrett is the type of individual editors of business-to-business media are always looking for but rarely find: Someone with deep technical expertise who is able to write about a complex topic in a clear and engaging manner. He is a regular contributor to PlasticsToday and I always look forward to receiving his articles because I
…

“Garrett is the type of individual editors of business-to-business media are always looking for but rarely find: Someone with deep technical expertise who is able to write about a complex topic in a clear and engaging manner. He is a regular contributor to PlasticsToday and I always look forward to receiving his articles because I know that I will learn something new about plastics processing and that minimal editing will be required. His articles also are highly valued by our readers: They consistently receive blockbuster page views.”

Read more “Norbert Sparrow”

Norbert Sparrow
Editor-In-Chief, Plastics Today Magazine

John Bozzelli

“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 initiative is shown in starting up plastic411.com and his work at KI “Green Initiatives”. Currently we are working together to
…

“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 initiative is shown in starting up plastic411.com and his work at KI “Green Initiatives”. Currently we are working together to incorporate plastics in green technologies.”

Read more “John Bozzelli”

John Bozzelli
Scientific Molding Founder/ Consultant

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