Dennis Apostol

Seeks opportunities in the field of production and maintenance.

MACHINE OPERATOR - MOTHER PARKERS TEA & COFFEE - Mississauga, ON

(2019-07)

• Operate equipment to produce quality finished products in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform procedures of the production line from start up, maintenance and shut down
• Change the dates and material according to shop order requirements
• Operate IPC interface and line labellers
• Ensure machine is supplied with all appropriate materials needed and replenish when needed
• Maintain quality of packaged product according to QA standards
• Perform cleaning procedures and general maintenance
• Monitor and alert appropriate personnel for required maintenance
• Responsible to report food safety problems and quality problems

TECHNICIAN 2, CONVERTING DIVISION - WESTROCK COMPANY OF CANADA, INC - Milton, ON

(2018-04 - 2019-07)

• Responsible for the setup of print plates on FLEXO folding machine (Martin 624)
• Prepare assigned ink on designated print deck
• Assist in the installation of SRD
• Oversee the change of crosscut position from regular to extended glue system
• Set D/C section pull collars
• Responsible for proper setting of infeed sheets on on feed table
• Ensure that extendo bridge is lowered safely and proper adjustment of side gates and tampers
• Complete quality checks on strike box procedure
• Oversee that correct corner markers are prepared according to production card requirements
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout duration of shift
• Acts as backup to Operator in the setting up of job information in the computer
• Make initial registration of design as per specification on production card
• Ensure that counter ejector is set up to proper height and stable exit of bundled finished product to squaring machine and tie binding machine

PRESS ASSISTANT, PRE-PRINT DIVISION - WESTROCK COMPANY OF CANADA, INC. - Mississauga, ON

(2017-04-18 - 2018-04-07)

• Assist in the set-up of flexographic presses
• Assist in cleaning press and press area after each production run
• Provide support that will enable Operator to keep up with production rates, scrap rates and safety standards
• Assist in press set-up which includes changing gears, inks, annilox rolls, print cylinders, doctor blades, mylar, and end seals
• Coordinate with inks group(FLINT) of the next job, with colour requirements
• Assist in the partial registration(AVT) of the individual colour plates to its respective target
• Supply assigned press with all necessary chemicals (cell kleen) rugs, etc.
• Follow instructions and adheres to training provided by press operator and other press set-up employees
• Follow job docket instructions as it relates to press operations
• Ensure that finished roll is properly strapped/labeled and inspected for quality shipping
• Continuous improvement while training on the rewind and unwind section of the press
• Ensure that area is kept clean at the end of the shift and whenever possible

MACHINE OPERATOR/BACK-UP SHIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, FOAM CUP DEPT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON

(2014-10 - 2017-04)

• Responsible for operating assigned automatic steam chest moulding machine, trouble shooting, repair of leaking air/water/steam lines of cavity chest machine and other utilities involved in the production of foam cups
• Perform preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and minor repairs of mechanical plant equipment relevant to the production, testing, and transportation of cups to assigned packaging machine
• Make adjustments on photoelectric devices in case of malfunctioning and ensure accurate count of cups per sleeve released by each stacker
• Master all vital systems in the plant and keeps abreast with all new installation and renovations in order to properly execute the job during emergencies and machine breakdowns
• Accomplish necessary records and quality checklist completely and accurately
• Maintain good housekeeping within the work area
• Maintain proper operation and upkeep of tools and materials

SHIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON

(2011-04 - 2014-10)

• Utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown sheets, inspections and preventive maintenance
• Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Observe mechanical devices in operation, listen to sounds or visually inspect to detect malfunctions in order to diagnose problems and make repairs as needed
• Perform repairs (scheduled and non-scheduled) in prescribed method to resolve equipment problems using a normal range of tools
• Inspect and measure parts to detect wear misalignment or other problems and repairs or replace defective parts
• Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts
• Maintain maintenance logbook, check sheets, breakdown and performance gap report
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related boiler (steam line) and pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment
• Follow specifications of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, installs, maintains and repairs equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems

MACHINE OPERATOR, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON

(2005-03 - 2011-04)

• Comply with good manufacturing practices (GMP) as required
• Maintain consistent quality of products, machine efficiencies, and the electrical, mechanical and pneumatic maintenance of production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair the steam cavity chest machine, its accessories and utility lines
• Perform preventive maintenance and/or machine set-ups on the equipment
• Change films and film adjustment on the baggers
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild parts and repair of any process equipment that is exhibiting quality or efficiency defects
• Maintain equipment, work areas and departmental cleanliness while eliminating safety hazards
• Communicate necessary job-related information with departments and employees VAN DAM PRINTER, COLLECTIBLES DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON

(2004-02 - 2005-03)

• Responsible for operating KASE and Van Dam dry offset cylinder printing, set-ups, quality, registration and meeting production schedule
• Assist other printer operator in changeover and set-up
• Prepare inks (SunChemical) for the production run
• Maintain area and press in good housekeeping manner

OPERATOR, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON

(2001-09 - 2004-01)

• Read and review daily production schedule
• Complete daily reports to include cycle time, production
• Monitor cycle rates and machine productivity to ensure that production schedules are met
• Communicate to supervisors on problems and concerns and work as a team member resolve issues
• Maintain quality of product line, packaging only finished products which meets predetermined standards and predetermined rates
• Maintain quality and speed by continual adjustment of gauges that control temperature, pressure (steam/air), trim, rolls and speed to material
• Monitor machine for mechanical problems
• Initiate troubleshooting and solve mechanical problems
• Perform general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Notify supervisors and/or maintenance of need for repair assistance, if unable to complete repair
• Keep general work area clean
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines