RICHARD PADILLA

2814 North 75th Court, Elmwood Park, Illinois ● 872-226-5594 ●  padillacolonr@gmail.com

Professional Profile

1. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and proficient use of all Microsoft applications.
2. Hands-on experience with different types of programming timers and devices and their functions, writing programs for various controllers, understanding ladder diagrams, number systems, and Programmable Logic controller familiarity.
3. Blueprint familiarity includes lines, views, sketching, units of measurement, limits and tolerances, uses and types of fasteners, finish marks, and special dimensioning features.
4. Efficient knowledge of project planning, cost analysis, estimating, basic design, and other concepts.

Education

Coyne College- Chicago, IL                                                Graduate August 2014

Electrical Construction & Planning Associates Degree Program

Roosevelt High School– Chicago, IL                                        Graduated June 2006

High School Diploma

Professional Work Experience

REXAM INC. Buffalo Grove, IL                                               2009-2012

Set-Up Technician

1. Checked safety switches prior to machines start-up to ensure molds are not damaged 
2. Performed cleaning process on auxiliary equipment and machines prior to starting up for production 
3. Responsible for making adjustments in mold settings; clamp pressure, mold and material temperatures using measuring instrument, hand told, and gages as required per set up sheet.

Material Handler                                                          (2008-2009)

4. Responsible for retrieving raw material and delivering the presses; making sure each had the right material and color 
5. Operated forklift or similar material handling equipment to move or stock material 
6. Pulls stored material for orders: to move to production or shipping area

INPLEX CUSTOM EXTRUDERS INC. Des Plaines, IL                        2013-Present

Set Up/Process Technician

1. Developing production ready tooling (die, seizers, molds, fixtures) and process for the respective production departments.
2. modifying existing production tooling
3. creating new tooling samples and coordinating the shipment of samples to the customer.
4. utilizing standard tools, perform, repair and maintain production molding equipment.

Work Training

1. Certified fork lift operator 
2. Certified overhead crane operator 
3. 5s Training 
4. Safety training 
5. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) training